Ahead of a strong cold front, discrete supercells developed and rapidly moved northeast across the region during the early afternoon. Then as the front moved through the activity became more linear before moving out by late evening. There were numerous reports of large hail, damaging winds and two tornadoes.

Hail in MARION, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 15:03:00 to 31-MAR-23 15:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANNIBAL
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Another wide swath of large hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter fell across Hannibal. Numerous cars sustained damage as well as siding on homes.

Hail in MONROE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 14:33:00 to 31-MAR-23 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOUTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The golf ball sized hail resulted in several broken windows on a house.

Hail in AUDRAIN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 14:07:00 to 31-MAR-23 14:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARRABEE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MONROE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 14:15:00 to 31-MAR-23 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDDLE GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RALLS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 14:45:00 to 31-MAR-23 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BOONE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 14:30:00 to 31-MAR-23 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC BAINE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MARION, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 14:59:00 to 31-MAR-23 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WITHERS MILL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large hail up to baseball size fell over southern portions of Marion County. One house sustained siding and window damage.

Hail in BOONE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 14:35:00 to 31-MAR-23 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two severe storms moved through the Columbia metro area dropping large hail up to two inches in diameter over a 25 minute period. Numerous vehicles sustained dents as well as broken windows. Also, numerous homes and businesses had minor to moderate siding damage.

Hail in RALLS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 14:59:00 to 31-MAR-23 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPALDING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 15:07:00 to 31-MAR-23 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in AUDRAIN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 15:00:00 to 31-MAR-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEXICO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A long swath of large hail up to golfball size fell across Audrain County between Mexico and Vandalia. Large hail was also reported in Laddonia, Vandiver, Rush Hill, Benton City, and Farber.

Hail in PIKE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 15:10:00 to 31-MAR-23 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 15:45:00 to 31-MAR-23 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 16:18:00 to 31-MAR-23 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULLIVAN MEM ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 16:25:00 to 31-MAR-23 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 17:28:00 to 31-MAR-23 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE SOTO ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A wide swath of large hail up to golfball sized was reported from the DeSoto area northeastward into Festus and Crystal City.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 17:27:00 to 31-MAR-23 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FESTUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported an estimated 60 mph wind gust on I-55 just south of Exit 175.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 17:59:00 to 31-MAR-23 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSON VLY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds snapped off a large tree at the base. When the tree fell it took down a couple of power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 18:36:00 to 31-MAR-23 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARLBOROUGH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree  limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS (C), MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 18:40:00 to 31-MAR-23 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARONDELET
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds snapped off a large tree. The tree landed on an unoccupied car causing major damage. Also, several other large trees were uprooted, some of which pulled down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 19:05:00 to 31-MAR-23 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEVELY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew a large down across a road.

Hail in RALLS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 11:52:00 to 31-MAR-23 11:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPALDING
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARION, MISSOURI
From 31-MAR-23 11:54:00 to 31-MAR-23 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANNIBAL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A wide swath of large hail up to golf ball sized fell across Hannibal.