Oregon storm history
Storm events recorded in Oregon, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
428
Total events
22
Tornadoes
114
Hail
91
Floods
0
Deaths
$19.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This is the beginning of a long-track EF-3 tornado that began south of Rover, MO and tracked northeast before lifting in southern Reynolds County. The peak wind speed was 165 mph with a maximum width of 800 yards. The tornado initially touched down around 2 miles northeast of Bra…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A 24 mile long tornado path was determined by a combination of NWS survey, storm reports, and satellite damage to have moved from just north of Koshkonong to 2 miles north of Alton before lifting 8 miles northeast of Alton. Maximum width was approximately a half mile wide though …
Numerous county roads and bridges were damaged by flash floods. Several campgrounds and river access areas were severely damaged across the county. This report will contain the total dollar estimate for flood damage to infrastructure, businesses, and homes across Oregon County. $…
A National Weather Service storm survey team revealed that an F-2 tornado touched down 9 miles east of Thayer near Highway V. The tornado continued on a path 300 yards wide to 8 miles northeast of Myrtle. Two mobile homes were destroyed and several other homes were heavily damage…
Drought Drought
Despite well below the monthly average rainfall little changed with drought conditions remaining the same or slightly expanding through the month leaving Severe (D2) drought conditions in the county by the end of the month. Impacts across the region were largely limited to larger…
Drought Drought
Though below the monthly average, timely rain fell across the region through the month. Despite the rains, little to no drought improvements occurred the the Severe (D2) drought conditions in the county by the end of the month. Impacts across the region were largely limited to la…
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought expanded across southern portions of the county during the month. Conditions worsened through the month after continued limited rainfall during the month. The remainder of the county was impacted by Moderate (D1) drought conditions at the end of the month. Sig…
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought developed across Oregon County during the month. Conditions worsen through the month after a record dry August and continued limited rainfall during the month of September.
Flood Flood
State Highway A was closed due to flooding.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 3.09 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Hail Hail
Hen egg sized hail was reported in a mainly rural portion northeast of Alton, Mo.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several city streets were flooded causing vehicles to become stranded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several city streets were flooded with a few structures reporting water coming into the building.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Missouri Route 99 was closed between Highway 160 and Middle Fork Eleven Point River due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Missouri Route 19 near Frederick Creek was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Missouri Route 142 was closed due to flooding of a low water area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Missouri Route 142 at the Eleven Point River was flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route M at the Warm Fork Spring River was flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Excessive rainfall caused high water to occur around town which caused flooding in the Harps Store.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Piney Creek at Highways 160 and 19 flooded several structures.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Piney Creek at Highways 160 and 19 flooded several structures.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Tucker Creek was flowing out of its banks into fields and some roads.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flooding was reported in streets and fields around Thomasville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Missouri Route 19 at the Eleven Point River was flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route K at a low water area was closed from County Road 158 to County Road 162 due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route A near Fredericks Creek was flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Missouri Highway 19 at the Warm Fork Spring River was flooded and impassable.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell in Thayer.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of golf balls fell in Myrtle.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell between Birch Tree and Thomasville.
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 Oregon County during the morning hours of February 18 before more moderate to heavy snowfall occurred during the afternoon and evening. Up to 5.6 inches of snow was reported across Oregon County, causing some schools to close. Additionally, the M…
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 4 and 8 inches fell across the county. A public report of a measured storm total of 8 inches of snow was rece…
Flood Flood
County property damages were reported throughout the entire county, primarily to dirt roads and bridges. Damage cost estimates are a reflection of the county as a whole.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail.
A NWS storm survey concluded that an EF-1 tornado occurred in far southeast Oregon County to the east of Myrtle. Two homes suffered siding damage, five barns/outbuildings were destroyed, along with numerous trees suffering damage that ranged from limb damage to being uprooted alo…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two large trees were blown down on Highway P west of Alton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Precipitation started as a light rain and snow mixture during the early morning of February 12 before changing over to snow later in the morning, with the snow then continuing into the evening. A Co-op observer reported a measured storm total of 0.6 inches of snow in Alton. Roads…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A broad area of precipitation overspread a below freezing airmass over the Missouri Ozarks. The combination of cold temperatures and precipitation produced widespread reports of a glaze to a tenth of an inch of ice. Roads were impacted and schools closed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An anomalously cold airmass moved into the Ozarks on January 13th bringing high temperatures around Zero degrees with wind chills in -20 to -30 degree range for some locations. As precipitation overspread the cold air in place over the region on the 14th, accumulating snow fell a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed and minor shingle damage occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large tree limbs were reported down. A few power outages were also reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway E at a low water crossing on Louse Creek was flooded and impassable.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A Co-Op observer reported a 24 hour rainfall of 4.63 inches.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | 2 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 32 | 2 |
| 2005 | 8 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 1 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |