Dunklin storm history
Storm events recorded in Dunklin, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
656
Total events
38
Tornadoes
147
Hail
38
Floods
3
Deaths
$61.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado crossed from Mississippi County, Arkansas into Dunklin County, Missouri near the Little River area south of Hornersville, near the Arkansas/Missouri state line. Several homes and mobile homes were heavily damaged or destroyed along State Line Road. Several vehicles an…
The tornado tracked east out of Greene County, Arkansas into Dunklin County, Missouri. The tornado then continued east into Pemiscot County, Missouri. Seven homes were destroyed and thirty-three homes were damaged.
A person drowned when attempting to swim in the St. Francis River while it was flooded.
The tornado developed near the intersection of County Roads 627 and 638 and moved east. The tornado damaged storage buildings, trees, power poles, and center pivot irrigation systems. A few residences also experienced shingle and roof damage. The tornado turned northeast after cr…
The tornado tracked from Clay County, AR to Dunklin County. Most of the damage was in Malden where a number of homes were damaged. A few homes, trees and power poles were damaged from the St. Francis River to Malden. The path was intermittent. The tornado crossed into New Madrid …
One inch of ice fell over Dunklin County. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads were impassable.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) Conditions improved to Moderate Drought (D1) conditions early in October across Dunklin County.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought conditions were present at the beginning of September before worsening to Extreme (D3) conditions for a brief period mid-month. Slight improvement occurred by the end of the month as D3 conditions ended, but D2 conditions prevailed and continued into early Oct…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree blown down on East Commercial St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed between Senath and Caruth.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 116 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 115 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index value of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
AWOS reported a maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines down in Clarkton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two homes, in low-lying areas, were beginning to flood in Kennett. Sandbagging occurred.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few homes were flooded in Kennett, along Hwy 25.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and large limbs down around southwest portions of the county. Minor roof damage to a few structures was also noted.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado crossed from Butler County, Missouri, over the St Francis River, and into far northwest Dunklin County for a brief time before lifting. A couple of homes received minor roof damage and numerous trees were uprooted in Dunklin County. Estimated peak winds were around 95…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were knocked down across northern Dunklin County near where the tornado dissipated.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail northwest of Malden.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | 2 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 0 |
| 2022 | 39 | 1 |
| 2021 | 18 | 1 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 22 | 2 |
| 2017 | 22 | 2 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 1 |
| 2011 | 31 | 0 |
| 2010 | 25 | 1 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 1 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 30 | 1 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 27 | 1 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 3 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | 7 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 7 | 3 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 3 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 6 | 4 |
| 1955 | 3 | 2 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |