Howell storm history
Storm events recorded in Howell, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
1,036
Total events
48
Tornadoes
279
Hail
301
Floods
12
Deaths
$125.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This is a continuation of the EF-3 tornado from Ozark County. This tornado traveled into southwest Howell County and continued to the northeast and passed just south of South Fork before causing damage along the portion of Highway 63 that turns southeast as it exits West Plains. …
NWS Storm Survey concluded that a low end EF-3 tornado with peak wind speeds near 140 mph started 7 miles west northwest of Mountain View in Howell County and travelled east for almost 13 miles before lifting north of Montier in Shannon County. This storm in Howell County severel…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-3 tornado impacted a rural area just north of Pomona. The tornado destroyed a frame home. Several cars were thrown 50 yards while two school buses were knocked over. One mobile home and one travel trailer were destroyed,…
This is an extension of the Ozark County tornado. A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that a large tornado ripped through rural sections of southwest Howell County, Missouri. The community of Caulfield experienced a direct hit. Numerous farms and structures were dama…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Several city streets in the City of West Plains were flooded, leading to two fatalities. The first fatality occurred as a car was swept off Porter Wagner into Howell Creek around 4:55 PM CST and the second swept off County Road 8230 into Mustion Creek around 5:16 PM CST. Both vic…
Heavy rain caused the Gill Branch to leave its banks and overtop Highway 71. A 71 year old motorist was swept of Highway Y and drowned in the flood waters.
The Howell County Coroner reported that a lightning strike caused the death of a woman near Pomona. Time was estimated by radar and thunderstorms in the area.
The Howell County Sheriff Office reported finding a person dead in a field from the heat. Temperatures were recorded in the 90s across Howell County with heat index reading up to 105 degrees.
The Missouri Highway Patrol reported that a 65 year old man was swept off the road and drowned by a flooded creek near the the intersection of County Road 4740 and County Road 5130. This section of the road was not a low water crossing. The stream is an unnamed small headwater tr…
Two feet of swift moving flood water over a low water crossing washed a vehicle off of the road resulting in a water rescue. One woman drowned as she was swept out of the vehicle and carried downstream. The man was also swept out of the vehicle and was carried up on an embankment…
Trained spotters reported the intersection of Washington Avenue and Broadway Street in West Plains was impassable due to flash flooding. Additional county property damages were reported throughout the entire county, primarily to dirt roads and bridges. Damage cost estimates are a…
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 …
Extreme flash floods hit the West Plains area. All roads in and out of West Plains were flooded and impassable. Numerous structures were flooded, including 51 that were affected and 13 destroyed, two of which accounted for a very large share of the dollar damage. The Missouri Sta…
A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-2 tornado tracked across rural sections of northern Howell County. The tornado damaged several homes and outbuildings. Numerous trees were also uprooted from the tornado. This tornado continued into southeastern Texas Co…
Sixty to 80 mph winds impacted central and northern Howell County. Damage to trees, power poles, and a few outbuildings were observed. The city of West Plains only sustained minor damage to a few roofs, meanwhile, areas in and around Willow Springs and Mountain View experienced e…
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
Severe (D2) drought expanded across southern portions of the county during the month. Conditions worsened through the month after continued limited rainfall during the month. The remainder of the county was impacted by Moderate (D1) drought conditions at the end of the month. Sig…
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought developed across all but the norther quarter 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 Moderate (D1)…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS station in West Plains reported a 58 mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was occurring in Willow Springs.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 3.85 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 4.75 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 3.04 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of two trees that were uprooted and an another tree that was snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Howell County EOC showed a peak wind gust of 67.6 mph as the storms passed through West Plains.
Hail Hail
Report of golf ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of golf ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of Golf Ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of tennis ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of tennis ball size hail.
Flood Flood
State Highway K was closed due to flooding that occurred on April 30, 2025.
Flood Flood
State Highway 142 was closed due to flooding that occurred on April 30, 2025.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Missouri Route 142 at Bennetts River was flooded and impassable.
Flood Flood
A water rescue was performed at Howell County Road 9330 north of Highway 142 at Myatt Creek. All occupants self rescued with no injuries.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several low water crossings including County Roads 5320 and 4910 were under water and impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds downed a few trees and large limbs.
Flood Flood
Route K was closed a a low water area due to flooding.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | 2 |
| 2024 | 27 | 1 |
| 2023 | 28 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 35 | 0 |
| 2020 | 36 | 0 |
| 2019 | 43 | 2 |
| 2018 | 36 | 0 |
| 2017 | 38 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 0 |
| 2015 | 38 | 2 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 38 | 1 |
| 2012 | 24 | 0 |
| 2011 | 58 | 1 |
| 2010 | 15 | 1 |
| 2009 | 31 | 3 |
| 2008 | 25 | 3 |
| 2007 | 12 | 1 |
| 2006 | 63 | 0 |
| 2005 | 28 | 3 |
| 2004 | 16 | 1 |
| 2003 | 42 | 0 |
| 2002 | 32 | 1 |
| 2001 | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 27 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 4 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 3 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 | 2 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 6 | 5 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |
| 1955 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |