A strong upper level trough followed a southern path and interacted with a nearly stationary front near the Arkansas Border to produce strong to severe storms from the late evening of the 15th to the early morning of the 16th. Hail up to two and a half inches in diameter and wind gusts over 60 mph occurred along and south of Highway 60 from Shell Knob to Mountain Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 16-FEB-23 02:03:00 to 16-FEB-23 02:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: YANCY MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple large 1 to 2 inch diameter limbs were downed from a measured wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 16-FEB-23 00:12:00 to 16-FEB-23 00:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLANDVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large cedar tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 16-FEB-23 00:59:00 to 16-FEB-23 00:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUSANNA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple large limbs were reported down.

Hail in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-23 23:28:00 to 15-FEB-23 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail to the size of quarters was reported.

Hail in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-23 23:32:00 to 15-FEB-23 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of quarters was reported via MPing.

Hail in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-23 23:35:00 to 15-FEB-23 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL KNOB
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail to the size of tennis balls was reported near Viola along Highway 39. Several buildings and a church had minor roof damage and multiple vehicles suffered hail damage.

Hail in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-23 23:37:00 to 15-FEB-23 23:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL KNOB TURKEY AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported via MPing.

Hail in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-23 23:41:00 to 15-FEB-23 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL KNOB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in STONE, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-23 23:45:00 to 15-FEB-23 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in STONE, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-23 23:49:00 to 15-FEB-23 23:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMBERLING CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 16-FEB-23 01:28:00 to 16-FEB-23 01:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail from nickel to quarter in size was reported.

Hail in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 16-FEB-23 01:29:00 to 16-FEB-23 01:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN GROVE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail to the size of a lime or hen egg was reported in town. numerous vehicles suffered hail damage along with damage to roofs and siding of multiple businesses and homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 16-FEB-23 00:12:00 to 16-FEB-23 00:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLANDVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of large limbs down and power outages were received. Winds were estimated of at least 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 16-FEB-23 00:27:00 to 16-FEB-23 00:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 59.6mph wind gust.