Linn 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.
19
Tornado reports
107
Hail reports
22
Floods since 1996
353
All events
0
Deaths
$5.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Linn County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 19 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
This appears to be the largest hailstone ever measured officially in the state of Missouri. It was 6 inches in diameter and 16 1/2 inches in circumference. Hail did extensive damage to roofs and crops across Linn County, and the property damage total is reflective of all the hail…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Private weather sensor measured a 56 knot wind gust near Bucklin.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported in Linneus.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to outbuildings along Clark Drive west of Browning.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree down on Hwy DD 1 mile east of Shafter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media video of large tree limb down on MO Hwy 139.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail reported in Purdin.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail reported in Linneus.
Hail Hail
Two inch hail reported near Linneus.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported near Brookfield.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Portions of Linn County received up to 5 of snow from this event. 5 of snow was reported in Meadville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter storm oved across the area evening of the 28th, through the overnight hours and exited the region by mid-afternoon on the 29th. Snow reports gathered on the 29th yielded reports in the 5 to 10 inch range in surrounding areas, though no official reports were received within…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed limbs and wires in the Brookfield area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed tree and wires near Sunset Hill Road near Brookfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports of downed limbs and wires north and west of Brookfield.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The ASOS at Kirksville Airport reported wind chills ranging between -20 and -24 degrees between midnight and 10 am on Feb 18th with sub zero temperatures. Wind chills dropped to -20 degrees or colder again between 3 am and 8 am on Feb 20th, with temperatures between -5 and -7 deg…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sixty mph wind gusts reported in Meadville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed power lines near Glade Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed power lines near Glade Road.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Trained spotter reported a very brief tornado west of Brookfield that coincided with an area of rotation on radar. No damage was found, so rated as a no track EF unknown tornado.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail just southeast of Browning in far northern Linn County.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The nearest AWOS or ASOS site to Linn County was Kirksville Airport. The high and low temperatures at Kirksville airport were as follows: Jan 12: High: 29 Low: 10 Jan 13: High: 10 Low: -13 Jan 14: High: -6 Low: -17 Jan 15: High: 0 Low: -17 Jan 16: High: 6 Low: -9 Jan 19: High: 9 …
Heat Heat
Max heat indices during the afternoons of August 19th through August 25th, 2023 primarily ranged from the 110 to 120 degree range.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball hail was reported west of Purdin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind driven hail damaged siding and large tree limbed were downed.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief EF-0 tornado began just south of Highway O in far northern Linn County just south of the Linn and Sullivan County line. The tornado initially damaged some trees and small outbuildings before moving to the east and damaging the roof, siding, and garage doors of a newly bui…
Drought Drought
Severe drought (D2) to extreme drought (D3) improved to moderate drought (D1) by mid August.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and powerline down in Brookfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 mph winds in Marceline.
Drought Drought
After another relatively dry month across the area central and northern Missouri saw generally deteriorating drought conditions. By the middle to end of the month almost the entire area was covered in D3 extreme drought conditions.
Drought Drought
Due to relatively dry conditions across the area, severe drought was introduced by the US Drought Monitor. At this time there have been minimal to no impact due to this starting and ongoing drought.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were downed in Marceline.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
After creating a brief tornado in the city of Trenton the supercell went on to produce a more massive and long-lived tornado across central Linn County. No incorporated cities were directly impacted by the tornado, but several residences across the county were damaged. The most e…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
After the large tornado across central Linn County there was a brief interruption in the damage path. The next tornado formed a few miles southeast of where the larger tornado circulation became discontinuous. This tornado did some minor damage to residences and outbuildings betw…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About a mile to two miles south of the main tornado circulation widespread unidirectional wind damage occurred, likely as a result of a strong rear flank downdraft. This RFD wind was responsible for numerous damaged residences and outbuildings across Linn County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About a mile to two miles south of the main tornado circulation widespread unidirectional wind damage occurred, likely as a result of a strong rear flank downdraft. This RFD wind was responsible for numerous damaged residences and outbuildings across Linn County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About a mile to two miles south of the main tornado circulation widespread unidirectional wind damage occurred, likely as a result of a strong rear flank downdraft. This RFD wind was responsible for numerous damaged residences and outbuildings across Linn County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In the city of Linneus widespread trees were snapped. An old brick structure also had its roof ripped off, causing some damage to the exterior facade.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About a mile to two miles south of the main tornado circulation widespread unidirectional wind damage occurred, likely as a result of a strong rear flank downdraft. This RFD wind was responsible for numerous damaged residences and outbuildings across Linn County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About a mile to two miles south of the main tornado circulation widespread unidirectional wind damage occurred, likely as a result of a strong rear flank downdraft. This RFD wind was responsible for numerous damaged residences and outbuildings across Linn County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About a mile to two miles south of the main tornado circulation widespread unidirectional wind damage occurred, likely as a result of a strong rear flank downdraft. This RFD wind was responsible for numerous damaged residences and outbuildings across Linn County. At this location…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About a mile to two miles south of the main tornado circulation widespread unidirectional wind damage occurred, likely as a result of a strong rear flank downdraft. This RFD wind was responsible for numerous damaged residences and outbuildings across Linn County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About a mile to two miles south of the main tornado circulation widespread unidirectional wind damage occurred, likely as a result of a strong rear flank downdraft. This RFD wind was responsible for numerous damaged residences and outbuildings across Linn County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About a mile to two miles south of the main tornado circulation widespread unidirectional wind damage occurred, likely as a result of a strong rear flank downdraft. This RFD wind was responsible for numerous damaged residences and outbuildings across Linn County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About a mile to two miles south of the main tornado circulation widespread unidirectional wind damage occurred, likely as a result of a strong rear flank downdraft. This RFD wind was responsible for numerous damaged residences and outbuildings across Linn County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About a mile to two miles south of the main tornado circulation widespread unidirectional wind damage occurred, likely as a result of a strong rear flank downdraft. This RFD wind was responsible for numerous damaged residences and outbuildings across Linn County.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 29 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 1 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 1 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 26 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 2 |
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