Ralls storm history

An NWS storm survey discovered a macroburst that first initiated to the north of Rensselaer, MO. This macroburst caused extensive tree damage in town, especially on the western side of Rensselaer where several large branches and trees were snapped or uprooted and a few roofs sust…

A total of 8 to 10 inches of snow fell primarily during the morning hours. The snowfall rate reached 1 inch per hour at times.

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree which blocked Highway 79 at an unknown location.

Heavy rain caused waters on Camp Creek to rise out of their banks. This resulted in flooding at Camp Creek Lane and Highway O where a police truck was moved by flood water.

The storm began early in the morning on the 5th with snow falling through midday. After a brief break in the afternoon, more snow fell in the evening accompanied by wind gusts as high as 35 mph leading to areas of blowing snow. A total of 5 to 7 inches of snow fell across the cou…

Wind chill values dropped to as low as 38 below zero with the coldest values during the nighttime hours.

A total of 5 to 7 inches of heavy, wet snow fell across the county.

A period of very hot and extremely humid weather began on Sunday, August 20 and lasted through Friday, August 25. The combination of heat and humidity led to heat index values of 110 to 115 as observed at numerous reporting sites in the region.

Excessive heat across the county with highs in the upper 90s to 102 degrees each day. Heat index values as high as 110 both days.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs and power lines onto Highway 79 just southwest of Saverton.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees, numerous tree limbs and several power lines, especially between New London and Old Highway 79. Some of the fallen trees blocked Highway V just east of New London.

Between 1 and 2 inches of snow fell. The snow combined with gusty northwest winds (35-45 mph gusts) created extremely hazardous travel with sporadic near-blizzard conditions during the heaviest snowfall. Road conditions deteriorated rapidly during this event.

Widespread wind damage across Ralls County, especially in Center, New London and portions of Hannibal in northeastern Ralls County. There were numerous tree limbs blown down as well as power lines. In Center, a tree was blown down onto a house causing moderate roof damage. In New…

Heavy snow fell across the county with storm total snowfall between 6 and 8 inches.

Eight to twelve inches of snow fell across Ralls County.

Heavy snow fell across the county with up to 6 inches reported in portions of Ralls County.

Thunderstorm winds snapped a telephone pole in town.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree near the Ralls County Sheriff's office in New London.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto a house causing major damage to the walls, which were buckling under the weight of the fallen tree. Several windows were broken on the house as well.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous tree limbs around town.

Up to five inches of rain fell in about a two hour period causing flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded including Highway A in New London, U.S. Highway 61 south of New London, and the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Highway 19. Also, Highway 19 just southwest of Center …

Thunderstorm winds damaged a large trampoline.

Thunderstorm winds blew over several large trees onto Buford Cave Lane.

Widespread freezing rain moved into Ralls County after 130 am and persisted through 730 am, then a bit of a break before light snow developed and moved in around 2 pm. Overall four tenths of an inch of ice accumulation.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a 12 inch diameter tree blocking New London Gravel Road.

Up to three inches of rain caused flash flooding in and around the Spalding area. Water two to three feet deep was over Highway M about 3.5 miles west of U.S. Highway 61. Also, a vehicle was stuck in water up to 18 inches deep on Highway H just south of intersection with Highway …

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto Highway B south of Perry.

Up to 3 inches of rain fell in about a two hour period over portions of Ralls County causing flash flooding. Highway F, just north of intersection with Highway C, was flooded where it crosses over Spencer Creek. Also, Highway 19 between Perry and Center was closed due to flooding…

Thunderstorm winds blew down a 12 inch diameter tree in town.

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees across multiple roads in Ralls County, including near Ilasco.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto Highway 154 just east of intersection with Idaho Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto Highway 154 just east of intersection with Idaho Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew over portions of an field irrigator, bent a section of it and drove another portion of it into the ground.

A wide swath of large hail fell across portions of Ralls County, from the Mark Twain Lake area eastward to Center. The largest hail reported was golf ball sized.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs around town.

Several rounds of heavy snow fell across Ralls County beginning during the afternoon hours of January 11th through the early morning hours of January 13th. The co-op observer at Clarence Cannon Dam reported 14.0 inches of snowfall and at Saverton Lock and Dam the storm total snow…

Between 2 and 4 inches of snow fell across Ralls County with winds gusting up to 45 mph at times. This caused reduced visibilities of less than a quarter of a mile at times and hazardous driving conditions.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree across a road just south southwest of Saverton.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees between Huntington, Rensselaer and the southern sections of Hannibal. Some of the trees fell onto Highway DD and Highway O.

Between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding. Several roads were flooded including the intersection of Highway F and Seely Lane and at the intersection of Highways F and AB.