Thunderstorm Wind — Newton, Missouri

2025-04-29 · near Neosho Arpt, Newton, Missouri

$20K

Property damage

61 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Very strong straight line winds blew a portion of a barn roof onto I-29 at the 23 Mile Marker blocking the southbound lane. Multiple trees, some large, were also down in a large swath.

Wider weather episode

A cluster of severe thunderstorms moved through southwest Missouri on the morning of April 29th, 2025. Widespread wind damage and several tornadoes occurred. Significant wind damage with over 50,000 power outages occurred in Springfield alone. Numerous trees, powerlines and structures sustained damage from this system. A 90 mph wind gust was measured at the Springfield Branson National Airport.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1255963. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.