Storms developed over central Missouri and southeast Kansas ahead of an approaching cold front during the evening of the 12th and moved across southwest and south central Missouri through the early morning of the 13th. Sporadic wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph downed trees and power poles from Arcadia and Fort Scott in Kansas eastward to near Joplin, Billings, Marshfield, and Cabool. Widespread rainfall accumulations over an inch occurred across the entire region, with a band of two to five inches extending along and north of a line from Pittsburg, Kansas to Bolivar to Salem. Flash flooding was reported in Pittsburg, Kansas where water rescues and stranded vehicles were reported. Flash flooding also occurred near Couch in Oregon County when Townfork Creek rose rapidly out of its banks.

Flash Flood in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 13-JUL-23 19:00:00 to 14-JUL-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Highway E at Louse Creek was flooded and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 13-JUL-23 01:04:00 to 13-JUL-23 01:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BILLINGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple medium to large trees were uprooted or snapped with numerous large limbs down across town from Geneva Street to Zell Road. Several small outbuildings suffered minor damage and a barn had minor roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 12-JUL-23 22:51:00 to 12-JUL-23 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALMAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few large limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 12-JUL-23 22:55:00 to 12-JUL-23 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were uprooted, snapped or damages and many large limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 12-JUL-23 23:52:00 to 12-JUL-23 23:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: (JLN)JOPLIN MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Joplin Airport recorded a wind gust of 64 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 12-JUL-23 23:58:00 to 12-JUL-23 23:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORONOGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 13-JUL-23 00:00:00 to 13-JUL-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH VIEW HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple large trees were uprooted or snapped. Shingle and siding damage occurred to several out building an at least one home.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 13-JUL-23 00:05:00 to 13-JUL-23 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 13-JUL-23 00:45:00 to 13-JUL-23 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power poles were pushed over onto the road blocking traffic. Power outages occurred in town as a result of the downed poles and power lines.

Lightning in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 13-JUL-23 01:30:00 to 13-JUL-23 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN GROVE
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Mountain Grove fire department responded to at least 3 lightning-related fires. One was at a residence while the others were tree related.

Hail in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 13-JUL-23 18:40:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARFIELD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to ping pong balls in size was reported in a rural location. Minor roof and vehicle damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 13-JUL-23 00:52:00 to 13-JUL-23 00:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOOL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and a few power lines were reported down causing power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 12-JUL-23 22:48:00 to 12-JUL-23 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 13-JUL-23 00:04:00 to 13-JUL-23 00:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUSANNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was snapped off near the top.

Flash Flood in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 13-JUL-23 19:30:00 to 14-JUL-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COUCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

County Road 235 at Townfork Creek was flooded and impassable with water from 2 to 3 feet deep. Townfork Creek was reported out of its banks in multiple locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 13-JUL-23 01:30:00 to 13-JUL-23 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was reported down across Highway 17 blocking traffic.