Thunderstorm Wind — Laclede, Missouri

2024-07-04 · near Lebanon, Laclede, Missouri

Event narrative

Multiple large trees were reported blown over. Several larger branches were also broken at the old Junior High School.

Wider weather episode

Solar heating brought increased instability to the Missouri Ozarks, with adequate moisture and upper-level energy. As an upper-level shortwave trough pushed through the area during the early morning hours of July 4, 2024, shear and instability led to scattered thunderstorms. As a result, numerous trees were reported to be either uprooted or snapped, with multiple downed power lines resulting in power outages. Heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding in Dallas County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1205277. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.