Lewis County, Missouri
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
14
Tornado reports
115
Hail reports
44
Floods since 1996
405
All events
3
Deaths
$9.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lewis County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 14 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.
Sub-severe thunderstorm winds in combination with saturated soils, caused a large tree to be blown over at Wakonda State Park in the area where RVs are allowed to stay. The tree fell onto an RV, crushing the front section of it. Five people were trapped in the vehicle. One occupa…
Up to five inches of rain fell onto already saturated soils causing flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded including Highways C and B at LaGrange. County Road 322, also known as 190th Street, was flooded where Reddish Branch Creek flows under it, about 3 miles east northeast…
At 245 am, a young woman was travelling west of County Road 195th, when the car she was driving in went into water covering the road due to the North Fabius River, which was in flood. The car became completely submerged and she perished. The North Fabius River was at 21.16 feet a…
A tornado formed just north of the Marion Lewis County line and continued northeast for 20 miles, eventually causing major damage in the city of Canton. The tornado first formed southeast of Steffenville where it damaged a barn and other outbuildings. Six homes suffered varying d…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed one large tree in Lewistown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 8 to 10 inches of snow fell primarily during the morning hours. The snowfall rate reached 1 inch per hour at times.
High Wind High Wind
Northwest winds gusted near 58 mph.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values reached as low as 26 below zero on the morning of the 21st.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The storm began early in the morning on the 5th with snow falling through the day. Snow in the evening was accompanied by wind gusts as high as 35 mph leading to areas of blowing snow. A total of 4 to 7 inches of snow fell across the county. Steffenville reported 6.7 inches.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported 2 inch hail in Williamstown. Hailstones broke multiple cars' windshields in town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple roofs of farm outbuildings were removed in Ewing. The NWS damage survey concluded straight-line winds were responsible for this damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were uprooted, multiple farm outbuildings had collapsed walls, and multiple grain silos were damaged outside of Ewing. The NWS damage survey determined straight-line winds were responsible for the damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage of varying degrees throughout Lewis County. The most extensive damage occurred in and around Ewing, La Grange, and Canton where trees and power lines were downed. Additional cities impacted were La Belle, and Maywood.
Hail Hail
Multiple reports came in from the public for hailstones of 1 to 2.75 inches in diameter. The largest stones fell near La Belle. Additional cities impacted include Lewistown, Monticello, and Ewing.
Hail Hail
An X/Twitter post reported mostly quarters to golf ball sized hail falling in Lewistown. The person found at least one hailstone measured to be 2.5 inches and photographed the measurement.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotters reported numerous tree limbs down in Canton with the largest up to 6 inches in diameter. A 3 to 4 foot diameter tree was also downed near 4th Street and Lewis Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree in La Grange.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped to as low as 25 below zero.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped to as low as 39 below zero with the coldest values during the nighttime hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 7 to 10 inches of heavy, wet snow fell across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Up to six inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding. Highway B south of Canton was closed due to flash flooding.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A period of very hot and extremely humid weather began on Sunday, August 20 and lasted through Friday, August 25. The combination of heat and humidity led to heat index values of 110 to 115 as observed at numerous reporting sites in the region.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive heat across the county with highs in the mid to upper 90s each day. Heat index values as high as 110 both days.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs between LaBelle and Canton. Some of the fallen tree limbs blocked a lane on Highway 6 between LaBelle and Lewistown.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A wide swath of large hail fell from Steffenville through Lewistown, Monticello and Canton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 1 and 2 inches of snow fell. The snow combined with gusty northwest winds (35-45 mph gusts) created extremely hazardous travel with sporadic near-blizzard conditions during the heaviest snowfall. Road conditions deteriorated rapidly during this event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused moderate damage to a farm outbuilding.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across the county with storm total snowfall up to 6.5 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Five to ten inches of snow fell across Lewis County. The highest amounts were over the eastern and southern portions of the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across the county with up to 7.5 inches reported in portions of Lewis County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Up to 5 inches of snow was reported in Lewis County. Also, up to half an inch of sleet was reported as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a one and a half foot diameter tree in town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees as well a a couple of power poles around town.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous tree limbs around town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs around town.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused minor roof damage to a mobile home.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread freezing rain moved into Lewis County after 4 am and persisted through 8 am, then a bit of a break before light snow developed and moved in around 3 pm. Overall a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation with up to seven tenths of an inch of sleet on top.
Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Up to three inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding. Two to three feet of water was flowing over State Route 16 between Canton and Monticello. Also, several other secondary roads had water over them.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 26 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 1 |
| 2007 | 18 | 1 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 2 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 27 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 2 |
| 1998 | 9 | 1 |
| 1997 | 11 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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