Mississippi County, Missouri tornadoes

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27confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: July 26, 2024, EFU. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total271950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril7 of 27
StrongestF4Apr 22, 1981
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries67whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Mississippi County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 1Feb: 2Mar: 4Apr: 7May: 5Jun: 0Jul: 5Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 7 of 27 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 2: 0: 33 AM: 1: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 2: 0: 012 PM: 3: 2: 13 PM: 2: 1: 26 PM: 1: 1: 09 PM: 2: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 2: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 2: 3: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
10
EF2
7
EF3
1
EF4
1
Unknown
2

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F2, November 24, 1973

2 deaths, 6 injuries Strongest

F4, April 22, 1981

63 mile path Longest path

63 miles, F4

April 22, 1981, whole path Widest

400 yards, F4

April 22, 1981
Every tornado

All 27 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 26, 2024EFU0.38 mi25 yd00
Jul 8, 2024EFU0.73 mi25 yd00
May 4, 2021EF13.71 mi400 yd00
Mar 1, 2017EF115.21 mi200 yd00
Oct 31, 2013EF17.62 mi200 yd00
Apr 30, 2006F00.2 mi50 yd00
Nov 15, 2005F00.2 mi50 yd00
May 6, 2003F225 mi400 yd01
Apr 20, 2002F11.8 mi100 yd00
Jan 18, 1996F12 mi50 yd01
May 18, 1991F10.8 mi50 yd00
Apr 22, 1981F463 mi400 yd132
May 20, 1974F10.5 mi50 yd00
Nov 24, 1973F257.3 mi10 yd26
Jul 9, 1973F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 15, 1971F20.2 mi17 yd00
Jul 15, 1971F21 mi33 yd06
Mar 15, 1971F12.4 mi200 yd00
Apr 19, 1970F00.2 mi17 yd00
Apr 1, 1970F25.1 mi50 yd04
Mar 4, 1964F10.2 mi50 yd00
Feb 8, 1962F20.1 mi30 yd00
May 22, 1957F20.4 mi33 yd00
Apr 3, 1957F00.3 mi10 yd00
Feb 25, 1956F10.5 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 26, 20264 NNE Wilson CityNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.