Stoddard County, Missouri tornadoes

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50confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1960). Most recent: May 16, 2025, EF3. 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.

The record

At a glance

Total501950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthMay10 of 50
StrongestEF3May 16, 2025
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries63whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 4Feb: 4Mar: 9Apr: 9May: 10Jun: 4Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 3Nov: 1Dec: 4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 10 of 50 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 23 AM: 0: 2: 06 AM: 3: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 3: 0: 13 PM: 1: 7: 76 PM: 4: 3: 59 PM: 4: 4: 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

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 4: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 3: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 22000: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 02010: 0: 1: 2: 3: 2: 0: 0: 3: 2: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 519501960197019801990200020102020

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
15
EF1
21
EF2
9
EF3
5

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

EF3, May 16, 2025

2 deaths, 10 injuries Strongest

EF3, May 16, 2025

16.1 mile path Longest path

36 miles, F3

May 7, 1973, whole path Widest

700 yards, EF3

February 29, 2012
Every tornado

All 50 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 16, 2025EF316.1 mi200 yd210
Apr 2, 2025EF214.67 mi600 yd00
Mar 14, 2025EF26.43 mi100 yd00
Mar 14, 2025EF14.62 mi50 yd00
Mar 14, 2025EF16.12 mi25 yd00
May 26, 2024EF319.57 mi300 yd00
May 26, 2024EF225.58 mi300 yd00
Jul 10, 2021EF25.8 mi175 yd00
Jun 21, 2018EF04.51 mi200 yd00
Apr 3, 2018EF04.49 mi100 yd00
Mar 9, 2017EF00.73 mi100 yd00
Mar 9, 2017EF111.17 mi250 yd00
Mar 9, 2017EF12.28 mi75 yd00
Oct 13, 2014EF19.35 mi75 yd00
Apr 3, 2014EF17.43 mi75 yd00
Oct 31, 2013EF21.93 mi100 yd00
Oct 31, 2013EF114.25 mi100 yd00
Apr 10, 2013EF01.53 mi50 yd00
Feb 29, 2012EF115.7 mi75 yd00
Feb 29, 2012EF319.96 mi700 yd10
Apr 23, 2011EF00.52 mi80 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF213.9 mi200 yd00
Jan 8, 2008EF14.78 mi120 yd00
May 3, 2007EF03.54 mi30 yd00
Mar 9, 2006F11.2 mi175 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 12, 2026.