Montgomery County, Missouri tornadoes

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25confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: November 4, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

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The record

At a glance

Total251950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay8 of 25
StrongestF3Mar 13, 2006
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries16whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 3May: 8Jun: 1Jul: 3Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 8 of 25 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 1: 13 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 23 PM: 0: 5: 56 PM: 1: 2: 09 PM: 2: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 2: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 4: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
13
EF1
5
EF2
5
EF3
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

Strongest

F3, March 13, 2006

6 mile path Longest path

44.5 miles, F3

March 13, 2006, whole path Widest

300 yards, F3

March 13, 2006
Every tornado

All 25 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Nov 4, 2024EF01.87 mi25 yd00
Aug 12, 2023EF02.54 mi40 yd00
Dec 10, 2021EF04.27 mi50 yd00
May 19, 2017EF03.98 mi75 yd00
Mar 6, 2017EF120.87 mi150 yd00
May 31, 2013EF01.06 mi40 yd00
May 31, 2013EF00.21 mi30 yd00
May 31, 2013EF00.53 mi30 yd00
May 25, 2011EF17.08 mi100 yd00
Oct 2, 2007EF02.12 mi40 yd00
Jun 10, 2006F01.3 mi60 yd00
Mar 13, 2006F344.5 mi300 yd06
Mar 13, 2006F36 mi300 yd01
Mar 12, 2006F06.2 mi200 yd00
May 27, 2004F01 mi75 yd00
Jul 18, 2000F14 mi50 yd00
Apr 13, 1998F00.2 mi50 yd00
Sep 22, 1993F212 mi120 yd00
Dec 2, 1982F12 mi70 yd02
Jul 20, 1981F21 mi50 yd00
Apr 13, 1981F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 12, 1980F20.5 mi100 yd00
May 12, 1980F20.5 mi100 yd07
Apr 23, 1955F211 mi100 yd00
Jul 17, 1952F10.2 mi10 yd00
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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.