Springfield, MO

Weather Forecast Office

Tornadoes and Severe Weather - March 31st, 2008

Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding - March 31st, 2008

National Weather Service, Springfield, MO

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Event Summary

Yet another strong storm system affected the Missouri Ozarks and southeast Kansas on March 31st, 2008. A strong cold front interacted with abundant moisture and instability already in place across the region. This interaction produced widespread severe storms with damaging wind, large hail, and 11 confirmed tornadoes through storm surveys on April 1st and 2nd.

In addition to the severe weather, heavy rain continued to batter the region with more flooding. In fact, Springfield set another record for monthly precipitation at 9.38 inches of rain for the month of March surpassing the previous record of 9.09 inches set back in 1935. This marks the second month in a row for record rainfall in Springfield.

Event Tor 1

Buffalo, MO March 31st Tornado
EF-2
Width: 300 yards
Length: 5 miles
Winds: Estimated 120 mph

Event Tor 2

Gainesville, MO March 31st, 2008 Tornado
EF0
Width: 20 yards
Length: 1/10th of a mile
Winds: Estimated at 65 mph

Event Tor 3

Lebanon Tornado - March 31 2008
EF- 0
Width: 75 yards
Length: 1/2 mile long

Event Tor 4

Miller, MO March 31 2008 Tornado
EF - 0
Width: 40 yards
Length: 250 yards

Event Tor 5

Neosho, MO March 31, 2008 Tornado
EF - 1
Width: 80 Yards
Length: 1 mile
Winds: Estimated 90 to 100 mph

Event Tor 6

Pleasant Hope, MO - March 31, 2008 Tornado
EF - 0
Width: 50 yards
Length: 1/3 of a mile

Event Tor 7

Seneca, MO - March 31, 2008 Tornado
EF - 1
Width: 60 yards
Length: 600 yards
Winds: Estimated 88 to 95 mph

Event Tor 8

South Fork, MO - March 31, 2008 Tornado
EF - 0
Width: 20 yards
Length: 150 yards

Event Tor 9

El Dorado Springs Tornado, March 31, 2008
EF - 0
Width: 75 yards
Length: 0.5 miles

Event Tor 10

EF - 1
Length: 4 miles
Winds Estimated at 90 mph