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Thunderstorm Wind in Madison County, Missouri

Thunderstorm Wind May 31, 2026 · Madison County, Missouri

81 mph
Estimated gust (70 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Thunderstorm winds estimated to be about 60 mph in magnitude downed large, healthy branches in and near Fredericktown. Some fell on a residence and damaged its gutters and roof, though the true extent of the damage is unknown. Other large trees and power lines were downed through the county. Notably, winds caused extensive damage across a farmstead near Junction City. A farm outbuilding was collapsed, and a wooden beam was drilled into the top of a garage. Debris was all over the yard, including atop a GMC Denali and Buick crossover. The debris did damage both vehicles.

The wider storm

Scattered thunderstorms developed in Missouri during the morning of May 31st. As they passed through central Missouri, one cell was able to produce minor flooding in Boone and Moniteau counties. The thunderstorms then congealed before producing a swath of wind damage in southeast Missouri.

Began near Mine La Motte (37.6200, -90.2900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1334143. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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