Laclede County, Missouri
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
28
Tornado reports
244
Hail reports
184
Floods since 1996
800
All events
7
Deaths
$179.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Laclede County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 28 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
This is an extension of the Webster County tornado. A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-3 tornado tracked across Laclede County. Numerous homes and outbuildings south of Lebanon were destroyed while 12 were injured.
Excessive rain caused flash flooding along the Osage Fork River at Auburn Road. A 53 year old female attempted to drive across the flooded low water crossing and her vehicle became disabled. The victim exited the vehicle and attempted to swim to shore but was unsuccessful.
A band of snow impacted Interstate 44 resulting in reduced visibilities and snow and ice covered pavement leading to a multiple vehicle accident northeast of Lebanon, with numerous injuries and 1 fatality.
Extreme cold temperatures were responsible for a death of a 52 year old female walking home in Lebanon.
Numerous car accidents were reported across the county due to slick road conditions from light freezing drizzle. There was one indirect fatality and several indirect injuries from an accident near Phillipsburg. Missouri Highway Patrol reported another accident involving several c…
Lightning struck a cattle rancher as he was checking his cattle. The rancher and one calf were killed from the bolt.
Tropical Storm Erin remnants impacted areas of Laclede County. Flash flooding occurred county wide causing road closures to a section of Highway 32 near Pinetree Road, West Elm Road between Drury Road and Springfield Road, a section of Route BB northwest of Sleeper and north of R…
Flash flooding occured over a low water crossing located along Riley Drive approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Sleeper. A van carrying eight passengers tried to cross the low water bridge and was swept off of the road. All eight people were washed downstream. Six of the passenge…
A light glaze of freezing drizzle began in the morning hours of December 22nd and lasted approximately one hour before transitioning to snow. The CoCoRaHS observer MO-LD-26 5 miles northwest of Phillipsburg reported 3.0 inches of snowfall. Roads became completely covered and slic…
A light glaze of freezing drizzle began in the morning hours of December 22nd and lasted approximately one hour before transitioning to snow. The CoCoRaHS observer MO-LD-26 5 miles northwest of Phillipsburg reported 3.0 inches of snowfall.resulting in periodic blowing snow. Due t…
A hail swath from a mile to 3 miles wide began near Conway and continued to the north-northeast across Laclede County. Hail from quarters to 3 inches in size fell along a path from Conway to Phillipsburg to Eldridge as a left moving supercell moved across the County. Along the st…
Hail from golf ball to hen egg in size was reported across portions of Lebanon including the Lebanon Airport where pictures of golf ball hail were provided. Damage occurred to homes, vehicles, equipment, outbuildings and general aviation aircraft at the airport.
Catastrophic tree and power line damage resulted across all of Laclede County from the storm.
A tornado skipped across the Lebanon area, destroying several buildings including the Tracker Marine plant, and heavily damaging another 30 homes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall caused water to go over State Highway J and State Highway CC in Conway. The water was surrounding a few houses.
Flood Flood
The low water crossing by Calebs Creek was reported to be flooded due to the heavy rainfall.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported. Some shingle and vehicle damage was reported.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of golf balls were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on the intersection of Highway 32 and B.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large branches were reported down.
Hail Hail
Hail up to half dollars in size were reported.
Hail Hail
Pictures of hail measured at 3 inches in diameter were received from the public. This hail fell in a mostly rural location though a few homes in the area received hail damage to roofs, outbuildings and equipment. A few vehicles suffered damage as well.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of hen eggs was reported southwest of town.
Flood Flood
State Highway FF at Cottonwood Creek was flooded and impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was uprooted and laying on the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Highway BB was closed at Dry Auglaize Creek due to flooding.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-6 inches of snow…
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought remained but shifted across 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. …
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought developed across the county during the month. Conditions through the month saw some improvement after a record dry August. Limited rainfall occurred during the month of September to allow for some improvement by the end of the month. By the end of the month, t…
Flood Flood
State Highway FF was closed at Bear Creek due to flooding.
Flood Flood
State Highway BB was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route B was closed due to flooding along Cobb Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route O was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route J was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Flooding occurred along the Osage Fork at State Highway J.
Flood Flood
State Highway Z was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route J was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
State Highway J at Parks Creek and other stream crossings was flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route BB at Dry Auglaize Creek was flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route FF at Bear Creek and Cottonwood Creek was flooded and impassable between James and Knoxville Roads.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route FF at Bear Creek was flooded and impassable.
Flood Flood
Flooding on some of the lanes along County Road 144 and full ditches were reported.
Hail Hail
Numerous pictures and reports of hail in Lebanon with maximum size hail at 1 inch in diameter. The hail accumulated several inches deep in Lebanon.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell in Falcon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees were downed near Morgan.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was destroyed just north of Morgan.
High Wind High Wind
A 62mph non thunderstorm wind gust was measured in Lebanon.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell in Lebanon.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 0 |
| 2025 | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 | 23 | 3 |
| 2023 | 35 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 26 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 25 | 4 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 52 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 | 25 | 2 |
| 2011 | 35 | 0 |
| 2010 | 25 | 0 |
| 2009 | 38 | 1 |
| 2008 | 45 | 3 |
| 2007 | 23 | 1 |
| 2006 | 33 | 1 |
| 2005 | 29 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 1 |
| 2003 | 18 | 1 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 27 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 1 |
| 1995 | 16 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 2 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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