Warren County, Missouri tornadoes

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14confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1971). Most recent: July 16, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports 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

Total141950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthApril5 of 14
StrongestF3Mar 13, 2006
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries10whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

April is the peak month, with 5 of 14 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 2: 112 PM: 1: 0: 13 PM: 3: 0: 16 PM: 1: 1: 09 PM: 0: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 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. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
5
EF1
6
EF2
2
EF3
1

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, June 21, 1981

1 deaths, 6 injuries Strongest

F3, March 13, 2006

6 mile path Longest path

20.87 miles, EF1

March 6, 2017, whole path Widest

300 yards, F2

June 21, 1981
Every tornado

All 14 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 16, 2024EF00.25 mi25 yd00
Mar 6, 2017EF120.87 mi150 yd00
Apr 26, 2016EF15.46 mi100 yd00
Jan 29, 2013EF11.17 mi40 yd00
Apr 23, 2010EF00.12 mi10 yd00
Apr 23, 2010EF00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 13, 2006F36 mi300 yd01
Apr 10, 2001F00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 13, 1998F018 mi50 yd00
Aug 3, 1990F10.3 mi50 yd00
May 1, 1983F20.5 mi200 yd03
Jun 15, 1982F13.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 21, 1981F26.5 mi300 yd16
Jul 10, 1971F10.3 mi77 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 17, 20262 E HolsteinNot yet rated
Apr 17, 20263 WNW TreloarNot 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.