Newton storm history
Storm events recorded in Newton, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
1,028
Total events
54
Tornadoes
340
Hail
235
Floods
21
Deaths
$130.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This tornado is an extension of the Ottawa County, Oklahoma tornado. A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-4 tornado crossed into Missouri just north of Iris Road, and tracked east southeast all the way across Newton County to just north of Fairview. Several…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Numerous car accidents were reported across the county due to slick road conditions from light freezing drizzle. There was one indirect fatality and at least one indirect injury due to accidents on slick roads around the county. A driver lost control of his car and struck another…
A major winter storm produced heavy snow and blizzard conditions at times across southwest Missouri. Heavy snow accumulations of 14 to 20 inches were observed. Significant accumulations of sleet preceded the snow with accumulations up to 1 inch. Northwest winds of 20 to 40 mph re…
Multiple rail cars floated off of the tracks due to flooding of Shoal Creek. At least three families were stranded by high water. Several homes sustained flood damage. Several mobile homes were washed away by flooding along Shoal Creek near Reddings Mill. Numerous roads and low w…
The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Extreme Drought (D3) to Exceptional Drought (D4) throughout the month of August. The region started seeing some rainfall by the end of the month. The COOP station near Diamond reported 2.69 of rainfall for the month of August. The COOP …
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts ranging between 60 and 80 mph caused widespread damage to trees, power poles, and structures across much of Newton County. A roof was destroyed on a mobile home located near the intersection of Iris Road and Highway NN. Rain fell into the home, dest…
Four to six and a half inches of rain fell over Newton County. Record flooding occurred along Shoal Creek near Joplin. Five houses and one resturant were destroyed. All locations across the county that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.
Ice accumulations of around two inches impacted exposed objects throughout the entire county. Catastrophic tree and power line damage resulted from this storm. 575 residents were sheltered while 90 percent of the county experienced power outages that ranged from a few hours to 12…
Less than one inch of snow was measured across portions of Newton County. Local emergency management reported vehicle accidents on Interstate 49 due to slick spots on roads.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of half dollars fell just south of Joplin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three inch tree limbs were downed south of Shoal Creek Estates.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in Neosho.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall amount of 1.4 inches fell in one hour near Cliff Village.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding of yards and surrounding areas was occurring just south of Joplin.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A one hour rainfall total of 1.18 inches fell in Neosho.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Highway CC was closed due to flooding in Racine.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A one hour rainfall total of 1.65inches was measured in Cliff Village.
Flood Flood
Route CC was closed due to flooding of Lost Creek.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 2.06 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 3.24 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Highway Aa at Buffalo Creek was flooded and impassable.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF0 tornado began at 8:35 am near Boulder City and moved nearly due north for around 2 miles with a maximum width of 50 yards and peak winds of 80 mph. Along its path the weak tornado damaged numerous trees with some uprooted. …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Heavy rain and winds estimated from 50-60 mph was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Very strong straight line winds blew a portion of a barn roof onto I-29 at the 23 Mile Marker blocking the southbound lane. Multiple trees, some large, were also down in a large swath.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were snapped off part way up.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several outbuildings and a few barns were damaged by high winds.
Hail Hail
Up to quarter sized hail was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State highway AA was flooded and impassable near Buffalo Creek.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
An arctic airmass slid into the Ozarks during the overnight hours of February 19-20, bringing extreme cold and wind chills in the -10 to -30 degree range across most of the region.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light snowfall began to push into Newton County during the early morning hours of February 18 before more moderate to heavy snowfall occurred during the afternoon and evening. Between 2-4 inches of snow were reported across Newton County, causing multiple schools to close. Additi…
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
An arctic airmass slid into the Ozarks during the overnight hours of January 20-21 bringing extreme cold and windchills in the -5 to -15 degree range across most of the region.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Precipitation started as a light snow during the evening of January 9 with the snow then continuing overnight into the afternoon hours of January 10. Snow amounts between 5 and 7 inches fell across the county. A public report of a measured storm total of 7 inches of snow was rece…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A band of light rain and drizzle lifted into southwest Missouri before turning into freezing drizzle and mixed wintry precipitation between January 4 and January 6. Up to 0.5 inches of snowfall was measured over a two-day period across Newton County.
Drought Drought
A period of significant rains fell across the region early in the month with 3 to 5 inches of rainfall measured at some locations. This allowed for drought improvements to Moderate (D1) drought by the end of the month despite little or no rain fall through the last three weeks of…
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported.
Drought Drought
Extreme (D3) Drought condition expanded back into the county after several weeks of little to no rainfall. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with ground water levels and reservoirs showed modest …
Drought Drought
Limited periods of rainfall through the middle the month allowed Severe (D2) Drought to develop across far northern portions of the county. Rainfall returned towards the end of the month but little to no improvements occurred with Severe (D2) drought spreading across the remainde…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a large tree uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of large tree limbs and power lines downed in Seneca.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter measured 70 mph winds.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report from dispatch of a stranded vehicle near St. Johns Blvd and 32nd street.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 1 |
| 2024 | 38 | 0 |
| 2023 | 34 | 1 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 40 | 1 |
| 2020 | 37 | 0 |
| 2019 | 50 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 1 |
| 2017 | 58 | 3 |
| 2016 | 15 | 1 |
| 2015 | 39 | 1 |
| 2014 | 21 | 3 |
| 2013 | 19 | 1 |
| 2012 | 25 | 0 |
| 2011 | 33 | 3 |
| 2010 | 42 | 0 |
| 2009 | 37 | 0 |
| 2008 | 35 | 3 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 36 | 2 |
| 2005 | 32 | 3 |
| 2004 | 19 | 1 |
| 2003 | 58 | 1 |
| 2002 | 20 | 1 |
| 2001 | 32 | 3 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 1 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 2 |
| 1993 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 2 |
| 1984 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 10 | 3 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 2 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 2 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 3 | 1 |
| 1957 | 5 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |