Greene storm history
Storm events recorded in Greene, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
2,225
Total events
59
Tornadoes
659
Hail
371
Floods
16
Deaths
$308.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-3 tornado tracked across rural east central Greene County causing extensive damage to homes and outbuildings north of Strafford. An 84 year old female was killed when her wood constructed home was destroyed by the tornad…
A large tree was blown over due to high winds and landed on top of a vehicle in Battlefield. There was one fatality in the vehicle.
A 42 year old man attempted to drive through a flooded low water crossing on Highway CC at Sims Branch. That person was swept away and drowned. An indirect fatality occurred when a 60 year old man tow truck driver was attempting to retrieve a car off the roadway. He was electrocu…
Four to seven inches of rain fell over Greene County. Nearly all county roads experienced flooding. The Greene County Emergency Management Director stated that the county had insufficient barracades to block all flooded areas from motorists. An elderly couple was surveying floode…
An elderly women (exact age unknown) was overcome by excessive heat. She lived in Springfield, MO (Greene County) and had a history of health problems.
Less than one inch of snow was measured in Greene County. Several accidents occurred due to snow covered roads.
Two rounds of wintry precipitation fell across the county. The first round began during the very early morning hours of January 29th as freezing drizzle and lingered into the early morning of January 30th. The second round fell during the mid morning through afternoon of January …
The Greene County Health Department reported 41 heat related illnesses during the month of August. Most of the illnesses occurred during the first week of the month. A strong ridge of high pressure settled over the central portions of the U.S. beginning in June and became the dom…
The Greene County Health Department reported 116 cases of heat related illness due to the extreme and prolonged heat during the month of July. Several record highs were broken around the area and high temperatures reached above 100 degrees 12 days. The overall mean temperatures f…
The Greene County Health Department reported a total of 58 heat related illnesses during the month of June due to the extreme heat. The majority of those heat related illnesses occurred during the last week of June when temperatures were around the century mark. Several record hi…
During the period from July 17th through July 25th, 57 heat related illnesses were reported in Greene County.
Between July 4th and July 12th, 55 heat related illnesses were reported in Greene County.
Multiple trees and powerlines were reported down throughout Springfield and portions of western and southern Greene County. Springfield City Utilities reported hundreds of poles and transformers along with miles of line. Tree damage was extensive with an estimated 30,000 cubic ya…
Numerous trees and power lines were downed by high winds across the Springfield Metro. At lease 40 homes had trees on the roof causing shingle, gutter, vent, soffit and siding damage. Weather heads were pulled out or damaged on several homes. several fences were damages or destro…
Tennis ball sized hail was reported in the western portion of Greene County stretching from northern sections of Republic into west Springfield and northward into Willard. More than 100 homes and dozens of cars suffered damage. This entry will include damages for all entries for …
Drought conditions improved across Morgan County by the end of November. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Moderate (D1) drought conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impacts …
A severe thunderstorm producing hail from nickle size to as large as 2.25 inches moved across southern Greene County which included the towns of Battlefield, Southern portions of Springfield, Galloway and areas west of Rogersville. Numerous homes and vehichles suffered minor to m…
This is the continuation of the EF-2 supercell tornado that touched down and tracked from two miles north of Ozark, Missouri to five miles northwest of Rogersville, Missouri. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 20 minutes along its 10.3 mile total track with maximum w…
Farm Road 174 and Oakwood Street to Farm Road 174 and Route ZZ was impassable due to high water. Nearly all low water crossings were under water and impassable. Approximately 630 homes and 16 business sustained water damage. Numerous roads, bridges, and culverts across the county…
Sixty to 90 mph winds caused widespread tree, power pole, and structural damage across much of Greene County. Major roof damage to schools included Willard North Elementary, Fair Grove High School, Ash Grove High School, Bois D' Arc Elementary, and Glendale High School. Four stud…
A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-2 tornado impacted northern sections of Republic. Numerous buildings and houses sustained damage. Nearly 15 houses were severly damaged or destroyed. The E3 elementary school in Republic experienced a direct hit causing …
Excessive rainfall associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Erin impacted northern Greene County. Numerous roads and low water crossings were washed out and had to be fully repaired. Flooding also impacted a bank in Walnut Grove. Specific locations that were impacted includ…
The worst natural disaster to ever impact Greene County including the city of Springfield occurred from major ice accumulations associated with this storm. Two inches of freezing rain accumulated on exposed objects causing catastrophic tree and power line damage. Several resident…
High Wind High Wind
A non thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph was measured at the Springfield Branson National Airport.
Drought Drought
Despite well below the monthly average rainfall little changed with drought conditions remaining the same or slightly expanding through the month leaving Severe (D2) drought conditions in the county by the end of the month. Impacts across the region were largely limited to larger…
Drought Drought
Though below the monthly average, timely rain fell across the region through the month. Despite the rains, little to no drought improvements occurred the the Severe (D2) drought conditions in the county by the end of the month. Impacts across the region were largely limited to la…
Drought Drought
Extreme (D3) drought developed across most of the county during the month. Conditions worsened through the month after limited rainfall during the month. The remainder of the county was impacted by Severe (D2) drought conditions at the end of the month. Significant impacts were n…
Hail Hail
A social media picture showed hail to the size of quarters in Willard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts snapped power poles and cause some structural damage near Bois d'Arc.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were brought down near Willard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were brought down near Ash Grove.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell to the east of Ash Grove.
Hail Hail
Large hail to the size of quarters fell northeast of Republic.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell east of Republic.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of half dollars fell east of Republic.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought developed across all but the northwestern portions of the county during the month. Conditions worsened through the month after a record dry August and continued limited rainfall during the month of September. The remainder of the county was impacted by Moderat…
Flood Flood
Fassnight Creek at Grant and Meadowmere Streets were flooded along with Fassnight Park.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 145 | 3 |
| 2024 | 78 | 2 |
| 2023 | 63 | 1 |
| 2022 | 67 | 0 |
| 2021 | 37 | 0 |
| 2020 | 57 | 1 |
| 2019 | 91 | 6 |
| 2018 | 123 | 2 |
| 2017 | 106 | 1 |
| 2016 | 40 | 1 |
| 2015 | 117 | 0 |
| 2014 | 63 | 1 |
| 2013 | 88 | 1 |
| 2012 | 91 | 1 |
| 2011 | 67 | 2 |
| 2010 | 89 | 0 |
| 2009 | 60 | 4 |
| 2008 | 118 | 5 |
| 2007 | 44 | 1 |
| 2006 | 54 | 2 |
| 2005 | 50 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 81 | 1 |
| 2002 | 42 | 0 |
| 2001 | 40 | 2 |
| 2000 | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 0 |
| 1998 | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 29 | 0 |
| 1995 | 22 | 1 |
| 1994 | 27 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 1 |
| 1990 | 7 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 9 | 2 |
| 1987 | 12 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 15 | 0 |
| 1984 | 8 | 1 |
| 1983 | 25 | 3 |
| 1982 | 9 | 1 |
| 1981 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 10 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 7 | 2 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 2 |
| 1966 | 5 | 1 |
| 1965 | 7 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 6 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 4 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 7 | 0 |
| 1958 | 4 | 0 |
| 1957 | 3 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |