Thunderstorm Wind — Washington, Missouri

2023-08-02 · near Potosi, Washington, Missouri

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines from Potosi to Mineral Point.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed over central Missouri during the early evening hours. They moved east/southeast through the overnight hours. Numerous large hail and damaging wind reports were received. During the late evening through overnight hours, widespread heavy rain fell causing flash flooding. There was fairly widespread 1-3 rainfall totals, with isolated 6-8+ in central Missouri and south-central Illinois.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1143515. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.