Lawrence storm history
Storm events recorded in Lawrence, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
863
Total events
30
Tornadoes
269
Hail
166
Floods
14
Deaths
$67.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A supercell thunderstorm that produced a tornado in Newton County, spawned a large tornado in Lawrence County approximately one mile north of Verona. The tornado damaged 46 structures and destroyed 21. One fatality occurred from flying debris striking an elderly man in his frame …
An EF-1 tornado developed just west of the water tower and tracked northeast to the Aurora Motel, where one fatality occurred. The tornado then tracked northward across Highway 60 and impacted Sutherlands before dissipating. Path length was near one half mile. Peak wind was estim…
A 37 year old male was swept off of Farm Road 1130 due to flash flooding. The flooding occurred along a small tributary of Browning Hollow which is a tributary of the Spring River. Nearly all low water crossings across the county were flooded. There was several rural and county r…
Two people attempted to cross a low water bridge on County Road 2110 three miles west of Mount Vernon along the Spring River. One male was rescued in the river and the other male drowned. His body was later recovered. Heavy rainfall from the previous night led to elevated water l…
Four to six inches of rain fell over Lawrence County. All locations that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. One fatality occurred in Kelly Creek near Monett. A 19 year old male died after walking into the swift current.
A light glaze of freezing drizzle began in the early morning hours of December 22nd and lasted approximately one to two hours before transitioning to snow. The CoCoRaHS observer MO-LW-9 approximately 9 miles northwest of Miller reported 2.5 inches of snowfall. Roads became comple…
A light glaze of freezing drizzle began in the early morning hours of December 22nd and lasted approximately one to two hours before transitioning to snow. The CoCoRaHS observer MO-LW-9 approximately 9 miles northwest of Miller reported 2.5 inches of snowfall. Roads became comple…
Despite well below the monthly average rainfall little changed with drought conditions 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 scale agriculture. However, farm and sto…
Sixty to 85 mph winds caused widespread wind damage across much of Lawrence County. Damage consisted of trees, power poles, structures, and business signs. Winds destroyed a garage along with several outbuildings in Round Grove, and three homes experienced roof and window damage …
Volunteer observations near the community of Miller measured nearly 12 inches of rain during the early morning hours as the remnants of Tropical Storm Erin passed over the county. Very serious flash flooding resulted in numerous water rescues across northern sections of the count…
Two inches of ice accumulation impacted exposed objects across the entire county. Catastrophic tree and power line damage occurred leaving residents without power up to 15 days.
A supercell thunderstorm tracked over the community of Aurora launching hail to the size of baseballs over the central and northern sections of the city. Numerous structures in the downtown area lost windows and sustained minor damage from the large hail. Two car lots were affect…
High Wind High Wind
Non thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees on Old Aurora Road near Verona.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Less than one inch of snow fell across Lawrence County. Multiple vehicle slide offs occurred along Interstate 44 due to the snow.
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 from September across the eastern half of the county during the month. The remainder of the county was impacted by Moderate (D1) drought conditions at the end of the month. Significant impacts were noted in surface water including ponds and streams wi…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred along County Road 2220 with the entire road covered.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down due to thunderstorm winds and was blocking the road on state highway mm near Lawrenceburg.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought developed across eastern 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 Moderate (D1) drought co…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were down in the Halltown area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree down on a powerline in Monett.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on powerlines in Lawrence County.
Flood Flood
County Road 2110 was flooded just east of Highway 97.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down and partially blocking the roadway at Western Street north of railroad tracks.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed southwest of Stotts City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms downed a limb and blocked the roadway near Hoberg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed southwest of Everton.
Flood Flood
Flooding occurred at state highway 97 along the Spring River.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A report was received of roads being flooded and impassable.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 3.35 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 3.07 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of healthy, 8-10 inch diameter maple tree limbs down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported to be down in the middle of Highway ZZ in Marionville.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An National Weather Service survey found that an EF-1 tornado began at 9:00 AM near Highway 60 between Verona and Aurora and ended in eastern Aurora just east of Highway 60. The tornado had a path length of 4.88 miles, a width of 100 yards, and maximum wind speeds of 90 mph. The …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An NWS survey found that an EF-1 tornado began at 8:55 AM 3 miles south of Freistatt near CR 1090 and CR 2210. The tornado had a path length of 4.18 miles, a width of 100 yards, and maximum wind speeds of 90 mph. It ended at 9:00 AM around CR 1125 and CR 1131. The tornado uproote…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey found that an EF-0 tornado began at 9:09 AM near the Lawrence County and Stone County line along CR 2210, about 2 miles west of Bradfield. The tornado had a path length of 5.17 miles, a width of 50 yards, and maximum wind speeds of 80 mph. It end…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown onto a home causing minor damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A vehicle was trapped in downed power lines. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home suffered minor siding and roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The mesonet station GW5516 at Mount Vernon measured a 58 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home suffered moderate siding and roof damage from high winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines were reported down.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | 3 |
| 2024 | 24 | 1 |
| 2023 | 27 | 0 |
| 2022 | 32 | 0 |
| 2021 | 28 | 0 |
| 2020 | 33 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 | 2 |
| 2018 | 16 | 3 |
| 2017 | 34 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 31 | 1 |
| 2014 | 20 | 1 |
| 2013 | 26 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 1 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 31 | 2 |
| 2007 | 21 | 1 |
| 2006 | 33 | 1 |
| 2005 | 27 | 1 |
| 2004 | 27 | 0 |
| 2003 | 38 | 1 |
| 2002 | 19 | 1 |
| 2001 | 26 | 1 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 8 | 0 |
| 1974 | 7 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 2 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 4 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |