Storms occurred from the early afternoon to the evening of the 17th ahead of the southward moving cold front. The storms mainly affected locations along and east of a line from Stockton to Springfield to Branson, and produced hail up to 3 inches in diameter at Preston in Hickory County. Wind damage and wind gusts over 70 mph were also reported. The town of Theodosia in Ozark County was especially hard hit with widespread tree damage. Rainfall accumulations averaged between one to two inches, with isolated accumulations over three inches in Laclede and Camden counties.

Hail in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 13:06:00 to 17-JUL-23 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ICONIUM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to golf balls in size was reported with minor roof and vehicle damage.

Hail in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 12:36:00 to 17-JUL-23 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 15:05:00 to 17-JUL-23 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEYMOUR
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager recorded a wind gust of 71 mph on a weather station at the emergency management office.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:30:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALF WAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were reported down along and across Highway 32.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 13:36:00 to 17-JUL-23 13:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNETT SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were reported down across the park.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 15:05:00 to 17-JUL-23 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEYMOUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several large trees were reported down and shingles were blown of a hotel roof. A large sign was also blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:36:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple limbs up to 1 inch in diameter and minor shingle damage was reported.

Hail in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 18:55:00 to 17-JUL-23 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 13:04:00 to 17-JUL-23 13:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:20:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIANGUA JCT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 13:40:00 to 17-JUL-23 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNETT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was reported down along Route 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 15:48:00 to 17-JUL-23 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODHOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large tree branches were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 15:30:00 to 17-JUL-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 15:48:00 to 17-JUL-23 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 16:20:00 to 17-JUL-23 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMMOND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large limbs and trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:18:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIANGUA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few large trees were down along Highway M.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 15:42:00 to 17-JUL-23 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large trees were reported uprooted or snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:30:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALF WAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 18:32:00 to 17-JUL-23 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree split with half falling on and damaging a gazebo.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 15:30:00 to 17-JUL-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT ZION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 15:35:00 to 17-JUL-23 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELTNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple large trees were reported down along and across Highways T and DD.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 15:54:00 to 17-JUL-23 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS RDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple medium to large trees and limbs were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 16:01:00 to 17-JUL-23 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADLEYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple limbs up to 3 inch in diameter and power poles were downed.

Hail in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 16:15:00 to 17-JUL-23 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOVER
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to tennis balls in size was reported in downtown Stover. Vehicles and roof damage occurred.

Hail in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 17-JUL-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to half dollars in size was reported.

Hail in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 18:17:00 to 17-JUL-23 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: FUSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 19:12:00 to 17-JUL-23 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 19:06:00 to 17-JUL-23 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 3 inches in size was reported. Significant damage to multiple vehicles and roofs occurred across the town of Preston. Hail damaged trees and other outbuildings.

Hail in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 19:18:00 to 17-JUL-23 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to two inches in size was reported in a mainly rural location.

Hail in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 17:10:00 to 17-JUL-23 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEONGWAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 17:38:00 to 17-JUL-23 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNETT SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 18:09:00 to 17-JUL-23 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to golf balls in size was reported in a rural location.

Hail in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 13:55:00 to 17-JUL-23 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALMAY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to tennis balls in size was reported in a mostly rural location. However, roof damage to at least 7 homes and outbuildings or barns occurred along with a few damaged vehicles.

Hail in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:30:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALF WAY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to two inches in size was reported in town. Damage to several vehicles occurred along with minor roof damage.

Hail in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 17:45:00 to 17-JUL-23 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDYVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to two inches in size was reported at the Bennett's Spring State Park. Several vehicles were damaged.

Hail in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 17:35:00 to 17-JUL-23 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to two inches in size was reported. A few vehicles reported having cracked windshields.

Hail in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 17-JUL-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILLIPSBURG
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail up to tennis balls in size was reported along I-44. Multiple vehicles suffered damage.

Hail in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:45:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to ping pong balls in size was reported. Minor damage to some vehicles occurred.

Hail in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 13:40:00 to 17-JUL-23 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 16:59:00 to 17-JUL-23 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDENTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 17:06:00 to 17-JUL-23 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEONGWAH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to ping pong balls in size was reported. As many as 10 homes were impacted by the hail.

Hail in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 13:48:00 to 17-JUL-23 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKTON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to tennis balls in size was reported in a rural part of the county. One home and several outbuildings were impacted by the hail along with a few vehicles.

Hail in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:40:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to ping pong balls in size was reported in a rural location.

Hail in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 17:06:00 to 17-JUL-23 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEONGWAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 18:03:00 to 17-JUL-23 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILLIPSBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to golf balls in size was reported at Redmons Candy Factory along I-44. Multiple vehicles suffered damage.

Hail in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:45:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HOPE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 12:35:00 to 17-JUL-23 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarters in size was reported lasting around 10 minutes.

Hail in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 18:36:00 to 17-JUL-23 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:00:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail up to golf balls in size was reported with minor roof damage to several homes and damage to some vehicles.

Hail in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:30:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:42:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:50:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HOPE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to ping pong balls in size was reported. No damage was reported.

Hail in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 13:06:00 to 17-JUL-23 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:36:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOODLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 14:29:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBERT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 15:00:00 to 17-JUL-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.

Hail in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-23 12:40:00 to 17-JUL-23 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES LEBANON ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarters in size was reported.