Madison storm history
Storm events recorded in Madison, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
282
Total events
36
Tornadoes
35
Hail
25
Floods
2
Deaths
$7.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado touched down near the St. Francis River approximately 5.5 miles to the WSW of Fredericktown, MO, where it topped or snapped the trunks of several trees. The tornado continued to the northeast along the river and began impacting homes as it approached Fredericktown. He…
Between one and three inches of rain fell over an extended amount of time onto partially frozen ground causing runoff. Numerous creeks and rivers rose due to the runoff. Several low water crossings were flooded. On Highway V about a mile southeast of where it intersects with High…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fredrock Glampground received 4 inches of rain in 1.5 hours. This resulted in Twelvemile Creek overtopping a private bridge and making portions of the campground inaccessible. Near Saco, a portion of a resident's property were inaccessible due to road washouts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed tree limbs across Fredericktown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 Call Center reported numerous events in Fredericktown including water over the roadway at Morley St and Villar St, City Lake Road, Buford Boulevard, Highway Z and North Chamber Drive, the 200 block of East College, and North Main Street. Southeast of town, Route F was clo…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 7 to 9 inches of snow was reported across the county with the storm.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain began during the morning of the 5th occasionally mixed with sleet. After a brief break in the afternoon, light snow fell in the evening. Between one quarter and one half inch of freezing rain was reported. Significant icing occurred leading to treacherous travel con…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and caused a citywide power outage in Marquand.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported trees down on Highway C near Saco and a tree across the road at Highway M in Marquand.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado continued into Madison County where it passed north of Beulah and south of Shelton Ford, only producing minor tree damage prior to dissipating south of Saco. The tornado was rated EF0 in Madison County with a path length of 5.81 miles and a max path width of 50 yards.…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down in Marquand (WFO LSX) where several tree limbs were broken. The tornado traveled southeast into Bollinger County (WFO PAH). The tornado was rated EF0 in Madison County with a path length of 1.08 miles and a max path width of 250 yards. No deaths or injuries…
Hail Hail
Reports of 1 to 2 inch hail fell in Iron County with the largest stones falling 4 miles southeast of Roselle. The largest community impacted was Fredericktown which received 1 inch hail.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado continued to track to the northeast for another 1.53 miles before lifting and dissipating. A few more large trees were uprooted on Highway FF near the intersection with County Road 451. In Madison County, the path length was 1.53 miles with a max path width of 30 yard…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
As the tornado moved into Madison County it began to move in a more south southeasterly direction, crossing over Highway 72 once again. It snapped off or uprooted numerous large trees throughout this portion of the tornado. Around 2.1 miles southeast of Roselle, it crossed over H…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down 3.8 miles southwest of Fredericktown on County Road 503, uprooting a large tree. The tornado tracked to the northeast towards Fredericktown, crossing over U.S. Highway 67, just south of intersection with Highway 72. On the northwest side of town it caused m…
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 120 as observed at numerous reporting sites in the region.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Up to 6 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding across the southern half of Madison County. U.S. Highway 67 was flooded in several locations from the Madison/Wayne County line northward to Highway N. Also, Highway C near the intersection with County R…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees along Highway M, near County Road 310 and County Road 301. Also, there were several power poles broken over the southern portions of Madison County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Up to four inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded including Highway M where it goes over East Fork Big Creek, near County Road 301.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Isolated flash flooding occurred across eastern portions of Madison County. One to two inches of rain fell during the evening hours of August 2nd. Then a second round occurred during the early morning hours of August 3rd with an additional 2 to 3 inches. This caused Saline Creek …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down around Fredericktown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs in Fredericktown, as well as several power lines. About 4 miles southwest of Cherokee Pass, a large tree was blown onto Highway C.
Sleet Sleet
Up to an inch of sleet was reported in Madison County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Between 6 and 10 inches of snow fell across Madison County.
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. Several accidents oc…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew over a utility pole causing several power outages across the town.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Between 6 and 7 inches of rain fell in about a 2 to 3 hour period across northern portions of Madison County. Numerous creeks flooded, including Saline Creek in Fredericktown. Also, several rivers flooded including Little St. Francois River in Fredericktown, which rose 18.6 feet …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree damage was reported between Fredericktown and Marquand. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. MODOT crews were called to clear tree debris from Highways M, J, W and D.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees on the north side of Fredericktown.
Hail Hail
Sleet Sleet
Up to an inch of sleet was reported in Madison County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
There were two rounds of precipitation with this system. The first round was rain changing to a mix of sleet and snow, then another round of heavy snow. Up to half an inch of sleet was reported in the far northwestern portions of Madison County during the morning hours of Februar…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto Highway C, about 8 miles south southwest of Fredericktown.
Tornado EFU Tornado
The tornado crossed from Iron into Madison County, about 4.8 miles WSW of Braddy Ford, and continued moving to the northeast. The damage in western Madison County was extensive tree damage as seen on high resolution USGS satellite imagery. Shortly after lifting, around 1.7 miles …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees on the southeast side of Fredericktown to about 3 miles southeast of Fredericktown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped off several trees that were 10 to 12 inches in diameter on the south side of Fredericktown. One of the trees fell against a house causing moderate damage. A roof was torn off of a metal garage as well.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Several rounds of snow beginning the evening of February 14th. The last round of accumulating snow exited Madison County by 6 pm on February 15th. Overall, snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 8 inches.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree in town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused some tree damage on the north side of Fredericktown. A large tree was blown down blocking Highway OO and Mine La Motte Avenue. Also, another tree was blown down blocking City Lake Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down a little over 3 miles west southwest of Marquand, MO, near the intersection of Madison 310 and County Road 311. In this location, several large trees were snapped off, a tv tower antenna was bent, and a portion of the roof of an old barn was blown off. The …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree in town.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines between Fredericktown and Marquand. About 5 miles southwest of Fredericktown, a 3 foot diameter tree was uprooted. Also, a small portion of a roof was blown off of a barn. In Fredericktown, part of the roof o…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Seven to ten inches of rain fell causing widespread flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded including Highway V between County Road 243 and Route F. Levee along Castor River in Marquand was overtopped. Flooding occurred on the south side of town. Several people were moved to …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped off a flagpole.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 1 |
| 2011 | 19 | 5 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 2 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 4 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 2 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 1 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |