Scott storm history
Storm events recorded in Scott, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
934
Total events
49
Tornadoes
98
Hail
79
Floods
11
Deaths
$90.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A 16 mile long EF3 tornado started in eastern Stoddard County along County Highway Y, tracking eastward into Scott County. As it crossed Highway 61, it damaged approximately 10 power poles. The worst damage was found in the Sloanville Drive area where numerous homes were heavily …
Tornado EF3 Tornado
Two stick built homes were destroyed. One of these homes had complete roof loss, as well as most exterior walls and some interior walls blown out. A vehicle was blown out of the garage. The other home had a large portion of the roof blown off and some exterior walls blown out. Th…
A single wide mobile home was demolished. The undercarriage was blown 100 yards. A father and his two adult sons, who were inside the home, were killed. Highway 77 was shut down in Diehlstadt. Numerous power lines were down. Several large warehouse buildings sustained partial roo…
An EF-3 tornado (max EF-2 for this second Scott County portion) formed in Stoddard County, then tracked northeastward through New Madrid County into Scott County at Butler St in southwest Sikeston, then crossing back briefly into New Madrid County, re-entering Scott County near t…
Major flooding continued from April on the Mississippi River. At the Thebes, Illinois river gage, the flood crest of 45.52 feet on the night of May 2 was the second highest crest on record. The record crest was 45.91 feet in May of 1995. The activation of the New Madrid Floodway …
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Hail Hail
Media received several reports of quarter size hail measured in Scott City.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Drought Drought
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Extreme heat continued from mid-July.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Extreme heat continued into late July.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was measured in Kelso on the north end of an eastward propagating supercell.
Hail Hail
A spotter's relative in Morley reported individual hailstones up to golf ball size, with enough hailstones falling for the ground to accumulate to around an inch thick. Hail fell in the leading portion of the supercell storm, ahead of the hook echo.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado, with max winds of 110mph, touched down approximately 2.5 miles south of Benton in northern Scott County. It was on the ground for 1.3 miles before lifting just west of I-55 about 3.5 miles southeast of Benton. Total destruction of a detached garage/barn occurred a…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts measured up to 44mph at KSIK in Sikeston.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of pennies fell in Sikeston.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The gust was measured at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI). A few trees were knocked down near the airport according to 911 Center reports.
High Wind High Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Tornado EF2 Tornado
An EF-2 tornado began east of Bell City in Stoddard County and quickly moved into Scott County. The worst damage was shortly after it entered the county along Highway 91, where it destroyed a barn, flipped a center pivot, and snapped several wooden power pole. The tornado continu…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 77 mph gust occurred at the KCGI ASOS at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
High Wind High Wind
After gusting 40-46 mph for much of the afternoon and evening, winds increased up to 60 mph at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI) just before midnight.
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Strong Wind Strong Wind
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Flood Flood
Minor flooding occurred along Highway Y from Highway BB west to the Stoddard County line.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Several tree limbs were observed by broadcast media that were downed due to gusty winds.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | 3 |
| 2024 | 48 | 3 |
| 2023 | 33 | 1 |
| 2022 | 40 | 0 |
| 2021 | 26 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 0 |
| 2019 | 39 | 1 |
| 2018 | 41 | 0 |
| 2017 | 31 | 0 |
| 2016 | 29 | 0 |
| 2015 | 34 | 1 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 23 | 1 |
| 2012 | 35 | 2 |
| 2011 | 44 | 2 |
| 2010 | 33 | 0 |
| 2009 | 28 | 0 |
| 2008 | 35 | 0 |
| 2007 | 26 | 0 |
| 2006 | 39 | 2 |
| 2005 | 26 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 2 |
| 2003 | 20 | 2 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 2 |
| 2000 | 21 | 1 |
| 1999 | 30 | 5 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 4 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 7 | 2 |
| 1970 | 5 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 5 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 3 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 1 |