Lafayette County, Missouri
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
29
Tornado reports
157
Hail reports
108
Floods since 1996
563
All events
4
Deaths
$5.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lafayette County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 29 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.
Two fatalities occurred the evening of 2/5/19 on I-70, in Lafayette County when a vehicle skidded off the road due to ice. A semi trailing the vehicular accident then impacted the vehicle, killing two of the four occupants. The MHP police report is linked here: https://www.mshp.d…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Lafayette County received widespread 5 or more of snow from this event. Some highlights include a report of 7 of snow near Aullville, 6 near Higginsville, and a 5.5 report from Bates City.
Drought Drought
Lafayette County was highlighted within D2 (Severe) Drought from Nov 1 through Nov 25, 2025.
Drought Drought
Precipitation deficits over the past few months created drought (D2) conditions in much of Lafayette County by the Oct 14, 2025 issuance of the US Drought Monitor. This would continue through the end of October 2025.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Branches and six foot fence downed in Bates City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media report of downed tree limbs on U.S. Highway 24 near Napoleon. Utility company reported tree and wire damage in this area as well.
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Multiple reports of downed wires and power outages in the Lexington area.
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KSHB-TV viewer shares photo of shed roof damage south of Bates City. Stronger storm with subtle downburst divergence signature noted.
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Downed wires and several power outages in the Bates City area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed wires near Route WW east of Odessa.
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Downed wires near Maple Leaf Lake Conservation Area south of Higginsville.
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Downed tree limbs in the Lexington area.
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Downed tree limbs near U.S. Highway 24 east of Lexington.
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Large tree uprooted and split. Cornfield debris strewn across property. Heavy fire pit lifted and moved 10 feet. Metal framing twisted and bent. Metal chairs lifted and moved.
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Delayed report of downed limbs and a couple of wires near Odessa.
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Downed tree on Route 131 near Route FF.
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Downed wires near Old Santa Fe Trail.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The ASOS at Kansas City International Airport reported a minimum wind chill of 26 degrees below zero at 13z on Feb 20th (temp of minus 9). Wind chills of -18 or colder were reported for multiple time frames between Feb 18 and Feb 20. The ASOS at Lee's Summit Airport reported wind…
Drought Drought
D2 drought carried over from October in Pettis County, but drought improved to better than D2 with the Nov 5th issuance of the drought monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed wires southeast of Wellington with power outages.
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Measured gusts up to 60 mph near Interstate 70 and Highway 13.
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Report of 3 inch tree limbs broken; power poles broken in Bates City.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado developed from the same mesovortex that produced the Grain Valley tornado a few minutes later. The tornado began north of Oak Grove, damaging trees at several farm residences along Hudnall Road and Doris Neer Road in far eastern Jackson County. The tornado moved no…
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Downed wires and power outages near Old Santa Fe Trail.
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Sporadic tree and limb damage near Wellington and east to Lexington along US Highway 24 and Route 224.
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A couple of large trees downed and several small limbs near Route U between Route M and State Highway 13.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of large trees downed and several small limbs near Route U between Route M and State Highway 13.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of large trees downed and several small limbs near Route U between Route M and State Highway 13.
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A couple of large trees downed and several small limbs near Route U between Route M and State Highway 13.
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Downed power lines and power outages near Smelser Road.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail along Interstate 70 just east of Bates City.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail in Odessa.
Hail Hail
Social media photo of ping pong ball sized hail in Lake Lafayette.
Hail Hail
Mping report of half dollar sized hail near Route M and Varner Road southeast of Odessa.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail near Bates City.
Hail Hail
Two inch hail was reported just south of US Highway 24 about 2 miles SSW of Napoleon.
Hail Hail
Two inch hail was reported in Wellington.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The high and low temperatures at Kansas City International Airport were as follows: Jan 12: High: 27 Low: 5 Jan 13: High: 5 Low: -11 Jan 14: High: -3 Low: -12 Jan 15: High: 2 Low: -16 Jan 16: High: 12 Low: -10 Jan 19: High: 10 Low: -1 Jan 20: High: 11 Low: -7 Jan 21: High: 31 Low…
Drought Drought
Lafayette County experienced severe drought through the entirety of October.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported at TA Travel Center.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought impacted all of Lafayette County in September 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 mph winds in Waverly.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 mph winds in Concordia. Tree limbs downed.
Drought Drought
While some areas saw some average or above average rain through July, most of the area across eastern Kansas saw the severe drought conditions continue through the month of July. As of now, widespread drought impacts have not been reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported on the north side of Lexington.
Hail Hail
Social media photo of a hail stone larger than 4 inches in diameter on the southeast side of Lexington.
Hail Hail
Tennis ball sized hail was reported at Lexington Middle School.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 1 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 1 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 28 | 3 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 1 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 4 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 19 | 1 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 | 28 | 2 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 27 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 1 |
| 1995 | 15 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 7 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 3 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 5 | 3 |
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