Thunderstorms packing 91-mph winds damage homes in Springfield, Missouri

Intense wind, rain and storm clouds roll through Springfield, Missouri

Video taken on Tuesday, April 29 shows severe weather moving through Missouri as power outages surged and reports of damages came in. 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A potent storm system charging across the central U.S. on Tuesday knocked down trees onto homes and power poles in the Missouri community of Springfield.

Damage reports began to roll in on Tuesday morning near Springfield around the same time a tornado-warned storm moved into the area, part of the same system threatening people across a 2,000-mile stretch of the country. 

At least 41,000 people in Missouri were without power on Tuesday morning, according to FindEnergy.com.

A 91-mph wind gust was recorded at Springfield Airport on Tuesday morning, as damage reports started coming in to local first responders.

A tree fell on a home in Springfield, Missouri on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. 

(City of Springfield / FOX Weather)

A spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department said crews were busy responding to property damage across the community and blocked roads. The Springfield Fire Department was responding to downed power lines and fire calls due to the storm. 

"Please stay home if you can," the department wrote on Facebook. "There are many obstacles on the roadways right now, which will cause delays in traffic."

Photos shared with FOX Weather show a large tree that fell on a home in Springfield. 

Earlier in the day, students and staff at Ozark, Missouri, schools were told to shelter in place during a Tornado Warning.

Another community impacted by the storms was Purdy, Missouri, home to Camp Barnabas, a beloved organization that provides camping experiences for people with chronic illnesses and special needs. 

Damage to Camp Barnabas in Purdy, Missouri on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

(Camp Barnabas / FOX Weather)

The camp was severely damaged during the storms. Many trees were knocked down on the property, damaging buildings and equipment. 

"In just one month, our campers with disabilities and chronic illnesses will arrive for the summer of a lifetime. We are committed to opening camp as planned—but we can’t do it without your help," Camp Barnabas wrote on Facebook. 

Volunteers and donations are needed to help them reopen in time to welcome the campers for the summer. 

"We are so thankful for God’s protection today—and we’re trusting Him to provide through the hands and hearts of our community," the camp said.

These storms continue to move east on Tuesday, bringing impacts from the southern Plains to the Northeast.