Marion storm history
Storm events recorded in Marion, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
420
Total events
12
Tornadoes
109
Hail
38
Floods
1
Deaths
$9.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
After crossing the extreme northwest corner of Ralls County, the second tornado from the Monroe County supercell crossed back into Marion County southwest of Ely. Approximately one mile north of Ely, three farmsteads sustained varying degrees of damage including damaged or destro…
A non-severe thunderstorm moved through Hannibal. Winds gusted up to 50 mph and blew down a large tree that was rotten inside. The tree fell onto an occupied camper located on the 1600 block of Montana Street. A person inside the camper was crushed by the fallen tree and was pron…
The Mississippi River at Hannibal, MO crested at 29.54 feet on 6/18/2008. This is the second highest crest ever recorded. The City of Hannibal escaped relatively unscathed as the flood wall and most levees north and south of town held due to work by the National Guard and volunte…
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Marion County ambulance at Highway 6 and Highway V in Maywood had to pull over due to estimated 70+ mph winds, zero visibility, and heavily leaning trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A spotter estimated 60 mph winds on the west side of Quincy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped several trees in and around Palmyra, including a large tree that fell on the roof of a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree approximately 2.5 feet in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed 2 trees in Hannibal. The trees were approximately 2.5 feet in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds knocked a large tree onto power lines at the intersection of Hamilton and Dickerson in Palmyra. This caused a power outage that affected about 100 residences.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed two trees near the split of US 61 and US 24 at the intersection of Route F south of Palmyra. These trees blocked traffic at this intersection. Northeast of Palmyra, thunderstorm winds downed trees along Missouri 168 near Route JJ.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two sources reported estimated 70 mph thunderstorm wind gusts west of Hannibal. Multiple instances of damage around Hannibal due to thunderstorm winds were reported, including the destruction of a trailer near Hannibal Regional Hospital.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At 7:28 pm CDT, ambulance drivers estimated 70 mph winds near the intersection of Highway 24 and Highway 61 just northwest of Hannibal. Six minutes later, permanent MoDOT signs were reported downed near the intersection of Highway 61 and County Road 421, just east of the initial …
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values reached as low as 25 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 midday. After a brief break in the afternoon, more snow fell in the evening accompanied by wind gusts as high as 35 mph leading to areas of blowing snow. A total of 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the cou…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed two large trees on the north side of Monroe City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a 2 foot diameter tree on Market Street and downed a 1 foot diameter tree on Beech Street both in Hannibal.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large portion of a healthy tree was snapped lengthwise from its base.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a report of damage to a metal outbuilding in Palmyra.
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 6 to 9 inches of heavy, wet snow fell across the county.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The leading edge of the storm impacted Rensselaer and Palmyra at nearly the same time, causing widespread damage to a farm and destroying a garage in Rensselaer. Several trees were downed there as well, and a 10 inch diameter tree fell in Palmyra.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive heat across the county with highs in the upper 90s to 102 degrees each day. Heat index values as high as 110 both days.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree damage across the central portions of Marion County, from near Philadelphia to just east of Palmyra. In Palmyra, the door to a pizza restaurant was blown off. Also, numerous power lines were blown down due to fallen trees and tree limbs. A large 4 foot diameter tr…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a couple of large trees and numerous tree limbs. One tree fell onto a house causing moderate roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A strong outflow boundary from a supercell that was north of Hannibal moved through the city. A large tree was blown over onto a house, causing minor damage.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A wide swath of large hail up to golf ball sized fell across Hannibal.
Hail Hail
Large hail up to baseball size fell over southern portions of Marion County. One house sustained siding and window damage.
Hail Hail
Another wide swath of large hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter fell across Hannibal. Numerous cars sustained damage as well as siding on homes.
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 knocked down several power lines around town. Also, several power poles were leaning on the west side of town. A large tree was blown down, as well as numerous tree limbs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs around town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous tree limbs were blown down around town. Also, a large tree was blown over onto a house causing minor roof damage.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across the county with storm total snowfall between 6 and 10.5 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Six to twelve inches of snow fell across Marion County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across the county with up to 7 inches reported in portions of Marion County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread damaging winds occurred across Hannibal. Numerous large trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. One tree was blown down onto an unoccupied camper and another tree was blown down onto an unoccupied car. A hardware store in town sustained moderate roof damage.…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Up to four inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding, especially in and around Palmyra and Hannibal. Several roads were flooded including the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Ross Street in Palmyra. In Hannibal the intersection of Lindell Avenue and …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread wind damage across the central sections of Marion County. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. Some of the debris landed on roads blocking them.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Up to four inches of rain in a short amount of time caused flash flooding in Hannibal, especially for areas along Bear Creek. Numerous streets in the area were flooded due to Bear Creek rising well above its banks.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado touched down to the northeast of Renseselaer very early in the morning on June 25th. The tornado first touched down along County Road 429. The tornado quickly pushed northeast, doing damage to a few sheds at the intersection of County Road 429 and Highway MM. One …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief, narrow tornado touched down in a residential subdivision northwest of Hannibal, MO early Friday morning. The tornado first touched down along Rosewood Drive, where it ripped the siding off the westward facing wall of a residential home. The tornado then continued northea…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused widespread damage across Hannibal. Several large tree limbs and minor roof damage was reported on Lilly Street. Several trees were blown down onto Lindell Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous tree limbs around the intersection of U.S. Highway 36 and Highway H.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds broke off a large section of a tree.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread freezing rain moved into Marion County after 2 am and persisted through 730 am, then a bit of a break before light snow developed and moved in around 230 pm. Overall at least a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation and an inch of snow accumulation on top. Numerous tre…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 24 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 4 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 | 15 | 2 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |