Overview
A strong storm system moved across the region on Saturday April 15, 2023 producing severe thunderstorms with very large hail and a tornado in the Vichy, MO area. Numerous reports of large hail of ping pong ball size to softball size occurred across portions of the area Saturday afternoon and early evening.Tornadoes:
Tornado - Vichy, MO
Track Map |
The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:
EF0 Weak 65-85 mph |
EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph |
EF2 Significant 111-135 mph |
EF3 Severe 136-165 mph |
EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph |
EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph |
Photos & Video
Vichy, MO Tornado:
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Large Hail:
Arcola, MO Steven Douglas |
Stockton Lake Steven Douglas |
Walnut Shade, MO Branson OEM |
Bolivar, MO Chris Brewer |
Radar
Storm Reports
HIGHEST WIND REPORTS:
Location Speed Time/Date
1 NNW Vichy 97 MPH 0445 PM 04/15
1 NE Pomona 61 MPH 0533 PM 04/15
Odin 60 MPH 0503 PM 04/15
HAIL REPORTS:
Location Size Time/Date
4 W Neola 4.00 in 0220 PM 04/15
4 SSE Milford 3.00 in 0205 PM 04/15
6 SE Flemington 2.75 in 0222 PM 04/15
Bolivar 2.75 in 0245 PM 04/15
1 NNW Urbana 2.75 in 0239 PM 04/15
4 E Arcola 2.75 in 0222 PM 04/15
2 N Republic 2.50 in 0343 PM 04/15
4 WSW Sylvania 2.50 in 0158 PM 04/15
5 E Reeds Spring 2.00 in 0405 PM 04/15
Flemington 2.00 in 0208 PM 04/15
2 NNW Bolivar 2.00 in 0245 PM 04/15
Pittsburg 2.00 in 0222 PM 04/15
1 W Republic 2.00 in 0342 PM 04/15
Jerico Springs 2.00 in 0220 PM 04/15
3 NE Success 1.75 in 0455 PM 04/15
4 NNE Bolivar 1.75 in 0253 PM 04/15
3 N Willhoit 1.75 in 0435 PM 04/15
Brixey 1.75 in 0448 PM 04/15
1 NNE Republic 1.75 in 0348 PM 04/15
2 ENE Springfield 1.75 in 0404 PM 04/15
Urbana 1.75 in 0300 PM 04/15
4 SW Osage Beach 1.75 in 0325 PM 04/15
3 WSW Osage Beach 1.75 in 0326 PM 04/15
2 NW Nashville 1.75 in 0115 PM 04/15
3 WSW Boston 1.75 in 0131 PM 04/15
2 NE Bolivar 1.50 in 0250 PM 04/15
5 NNW Iberia 1.50 in 0410 PM 04/15
2 W Springfield 1.50 in 0355 PM 04/15
1 NE Tunas 1.50 in 0256 PM 04/15
4 SW Sylvania 1.50 in 0201 PM 04/15
2 W Montreal 1.50 in 0336 PM 04/15
4 WNW Nashville 1.50 in 0104 PM 04/15
2 SE Pittsburg 1.50 in 0105 PM 04/15
2 S Humansville 1.25 in 0207 PM 04/15
1 WNW Eldridge 1.25 in 0339 PM 04/15
Brushyknob 1.25 in 0432 PM 04/15
Lamar 1.25 in 0139 PM 04/15
2 S Golden City 1.25 in 0207 PM 04/15
Lamar 1.25 in 0208 PM 04/15
2 NNW Ridgley 1.25 in 0309 PM 04/15
4 SE Marshfield 1.00 in 0430 PM 04/15
3 WSW Walnut Shade 1.00 in 0415 PM 04/15
3 E Lampe 1.00 in 0415 PM 04/15
Crocker 1.00 in 0429 PM 04/15
3 N Half Way 1.00 in 0336 PM 04/15
1 E Theodosia 1.00 in 0404 PM 04/15
8 SE Powell 1.00 in 0311 PM 04/15
Aurora 1.00 in 0340 PM 04/15
3 SE Nemo 1.00 in 0234 PM 04/15
5 W Springfield 1.00 in 0351 PM 04/15
4 W Springfield 1.00 in 0353 PM 04/15
4 NNE Battlefield 1.00 in 0354 PM 04/15
4 W Springfield 1.00 in 0357 PM 04/15
2 SW Springfield 1.00 in 0400 PM 04/15
1 NNE Springfield 1.00 in 0402 PM 04/15
1 SSW Springfield 1.00 in 0402 PM 04/15
5 WNW Springfield 1.00 in 0402 PM 04/15
Squires 1.00 in 0419 PM 04/15
Gentryville 1.00 in 0503 PM 04/15
1 N Vanzant 1.00 in 0515 PM 04/15
2 S Howes 1.00 in 0539 PM 04/15
1 S Bona 1.00 in 0245 PM 04/15
1 NNW Clever 1.00 in 0349 PM 04/15
Stockton 1.00 in 0209 PM 04/15
4 WSW Hurricane Deck 1.00 in 0724 AM 04/15
3 NE Green Bay Terrace 1.00 in 0322 PM 04/15
Lamar 1.00 in 0139 PM 04/15
Monett 1.00 in 0255 PM 04/15
2 E Monett 1.00 in 0437 PM 04/15
2 SE Chicopee 1.00 in 1250 PM 04/15
Stockton 0.88 in 0141 PM 04/15
4 NNW Golden City 0.88 in 0156 PM 04/15
6 W Washburn 0.88 in 0316 PM 04/15
5 E Goodman 0.75 in 0243 PM 04/15
2 NNW Willow Springs 0.75 in 0515 PM 04/15
2 NNW Willow Springs 0.75 in 0529 PM 04/15
1 NNE Old Linn Creek 0.75 in 0318 PM 04/15
1 NW Monett 0.75 in 0300 PM 04/15
3 N Cassville 0.75 in 0332 PM 04/15
1 SW Old Linn Creek 0.70 in 0728 AM 04/15
2 SW West Branson 0.50 in 0358 PM 04/15
5 E Goodman 0.50 in 0241 PM 04/15
8 SE Powell 0.50 in 0308 PM 04/15
2 WSW Freistatt 0.50 in 0309 PM 04/15
1 NNE Old Linn Creek 0.50 in 0731 AM 04/15
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