Andrew storm history
Storm events recorded in Andrew, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
366
Total events
24
Tornadoes
112
Hail
31
Floods
1
Deaths
$7.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado touched down southeast of Whitesville destroying 12 mobile homes. A 58-year old woman was killed and her husband injured in one of the mobile homes, which had been tied down. Another occupant sustained minor injuries after fleeing the home to seek shelter in a nearby pi…
Tornado touched down southeast of Fillmore and traveled northeast 5 miles before dissipating around Highway 71 and A Highway. Three homes were nearly or completely destroyed and 8 had minor to moderate damage. Eight persons were injured.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Private weather sensor recorded 52 knot wind gust near Fillmore.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports of downed tree limbs and wires near County Line Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of downed limbs and wires near Happy Holler Lake Conservation Area.
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Downed wires near Route V.
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Downed wires and power outages near Amazonia.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported in Fillmore.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed wires near Business U.S. Highway 71 near 15th Terrace.
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Downed wires and power outages near Route E.
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Downed wires and power outages near County Line Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media report of damage to a barn roof and to a chicken coop near Helena.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The ASOS at St. Joseph airport reported a minimum wind chill of 23 degrees below zero at 8z on Feb 20th (temp of minus 7). Wind chills of -17 or colder were reported for multiple time frames between Feb 18 and Feb 20.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated gusts up to 60 mph in Fillmore with tree limbs downed.
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Downed trees reported in Savannah from a second round of storms about 50 minutes after the initial round that also brought tree limbs down.
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Downed trees reported in Savannah.
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Emergency Management reported sporadic wind damage from Rosendale north to the county line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 mph wind gusts in Savannah.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The nearest ASOS site to Andrew County was St. Joseph Airport. The high and low temperatures at St. Joseph airport were as follows: Jan 12: High: 25 Low: 4 Jan 13: High: 5 Low: -11 Jan 14: High: -4 Low: -13 Jan 15: High: 3 Low: -12 Jan 16: High: 11 Low: -7 Jan 19: High: 10 Low: -…
Drought Drought
Northern portions of Andrew County began December 2023 in severe drought, but conditions improved to only moderate drought by the December 26th issuance of the Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
The Nov 14th installment of the Drought Monitor introduced severe drought (D2) for northern portions of Andrew County. Severe drought continued through the end of November 2023.
Heat Heat
Max heat indices during the afternoons of August 19th through August 25th, 2023 primarily ranged from the 110 to 120 degree range.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Up to 6 of snow fell across southeastern Andrew County on Jan 21st.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
An arctic air mass sent temperatures below zero along with strong winds. Minimum wind chills across the region generally ranged from -30 to -40 degrees between roughly 10 am on 12/22 to noon on 12/23.
Per MHP crash report, a vehicle was traveling northbound on Interstate 29 when it lost control on an icy road and crashed in traffic. A trailing large truck and trailer rig then hit the vehicle causing two occupants to be seriously injured. MHP crash report: https://www.mshp.dps.…
Drought Drought
Significant precipitation deficits over the previous several months yielding D2 drought conditions continuing into early November before improving to D1 on November 8th.
Drought Drought
Significant precipitation deficits over the summer months and continuing into fall led to severe drought developing across Andrew County and continuing through the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Via social media, the public relayed the damage to a metal barn near Cosby.
On Highway 71, just north of Savannah, Missouri a vehicle slid out of control on the snowy roadway. The driver was ejected and sustained serious injuries.
High Wind High Wind
Through the afternoon on December 15th strong wind caused sustained winds in the 40 to 50 mph range, with frequent gusts well over 60 mph. While most ASOS and AWOS stations recorded gusts around 65 mph, there were several reports of higher winds and damage representative of aroun…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
After several rounds of rain caused flash flooding water rescues were taking place in and around Amazonia.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A construction crane along I-29 near Amazonia started tipping over due to erosion from rapid running water on a nearby creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public estimated a 60 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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A two inch diameter tree is down near Amazonia.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
In the third night of bitter cold across the area, temperatures dropped well below zero and with winds around 10-20 mph wind chills overnight going into Sunday morning dropped to around 20 to 30 below.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
In the second night of bitter cold across the area, temperatures dropped well below zero and with winds around 10-20 mph wind chills overnight going into Monday morning dropped to around 20 to 30 below.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
In the first night of bitter cold across the area, temperatures dropped well below zero and with winds around 10-20 mph wind chills overnight going into Sunday morning dropped to around 20 to 30 below.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light to moderate snow moved into far northwest Missouri on the morning of January 25, by mid day roughly 6 inches of snow fell, and by the end of the event roughly 6 to 7 inches of snow fell across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
During the day on December 29, a potent winter storm moved into the area. The precipitation started as primarily snow during the morning hours producing a couple inches of accumulation, but switched to freezing rain just before 10 am as warm air aloft moved over the area. Moderat…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Missouri Department of Transportation reported a closure of Highway 48 just east of Rosendale due to heavy rain.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A road sign was blown over and tree leaves were stripped in the area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Freezing rain occurred through much of the night going into January 11, and caused around a quarter to one-third inch accumulation. This occurred prior to about 2 to 3 inches of snow falling. This resulted in several auto accidents.
Flood Flood
Highway 48 and Route B were both closed due to high water over those roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were reports of a roof collapsed onto the building. No injuries were reported.
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A trained spotter reported a 60 mph wind.
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A large, live tree fell near Country Club Villa.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 1 |
| 2005 | 11 | 2 |
| 2004 | 22 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 30 | 2 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 4 | 0 |
| 1962 | 4 | 4 |
| 1961 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 5 | 3 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 3 | 0 |