Shannon storm history
Storm events recorded in Shannon, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
572
Total events
19
Tornadoes
152
Hail
153
Floods
7
Deaths
$23.0M
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 continuation of the tornado out of Oregon County that moved into far southeastern Shannon County. This tornado uprooted hundreds of trees before moving northeast into Carter County and intensifying.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
NWS Storm Survey concluded that a low end EF-3 tornado with peak wind speeds near 140 mph caused damage to homes and businesses in Howell County before moving into Shannon County and lifting north of Montier in Shannon County. The tornado in Shannon County uprooted or snapped num…
A man was killed from a tree that fell on his car while driving. This occurred on County Road 440 one tenth of a mile west of Highway 19 about 3 miles north of Winona.
A Shannon County resident was swept off a low water bridge during the early morning hours of July 5th after isolated thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall causing a small stream to become swollen and overflow its banks. The driver attempted to drive over the flooded low water bri…
One to three inches of rain fell over Shannon County. All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. A 14 year old male attempted to cross a flooded creek in extreme northeast Shannon County near the community of Bunker. He lost grip of a ca…
Route P at Big Creek was closed due to flooding. Additional county property damages were reported throughout the entire county, primarily to dirt roads and bridges, with many facilities, campgrounds, and river access points sustained damage to the Scenic Riverway parks. Damage co…
Numerous campgrounds and river access areas were severely damaged across Shannon County and in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways Park. Numerous homes and businesses were severely damage or washed away along the Jack Fork River and Current River. This report will contain the tot…
Sixty to 85 mph winds caused intense damage to trees, power poles, and structures over much of Shannon County. This damage was widespread, and impacted almost all communities within the county. The Missouri Department of Conservation estimated that nearly 13 million dollars of da…
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) or Abnormally Dry (D0) drought conditions at th…
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought developed across southern portions of the county during the month. Conditions worsened through the month after a record dry August and continued limited rainfall during the month of September. The remainder of the county was impacted by Moderate (D1) to Abnorm…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power poles were reported down or broken from high winds. Multiple reports of power outages occurred in the Eminence area.
Flood Flood
State Highway P was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route H was closed due to flooding of Rocky Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route NN was closed due to flooding of Rocky Creek.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 2.52 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Hail Hail
Report of ping pong ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of half dollar size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of two inch size hail.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down near County Rd 396 in northwest Shannon County and traveled northeast, crossing County Rd K-385 before lifting shortly thereafter. Additionally, hundreds of trees and limbs were uprooted,…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route HH along Carr Creek was flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route H was closed at a low water area with water over the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route T between 687 Street and Route TT was flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route MM between County Roads 651 and 99 was flooded at a low water area due to heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several streets in town were flooded with water reported entering structures.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route NN from County Road 522 to Route H was closed due to flooding along Rocky Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County Road 346 was flooded and impassable at a low water area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route N was flooded between Route D and County Road 328 due to flooding of a low water area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route P at Big Creek was flooded from Route P to Missouri Route 72.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route W at Pike Creek from Highway 60 to Low Wassie and County Road 568 was flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route TT between County Road 683 and Route T due to flooding from heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees and limbs were reported down.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of tennis balls fell in the town of Timber.
Hail Hail
Hail up to two inches in diameter fell in the Winona area.
Wildfire Wildfire
A 1415 acre wildfire occurred in western Shannon County near Summersville, Missouri.
Wildfire Wildfire
A 510 acre wildfire occurred in Shannon County near Winona, MO. The fire started by a downed powerline due to high winds. The fire spread rapidly and threatened several homes.
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 Shannon County during the early morning hours of February 18 before more moderate to heavy snowfall occurred during the afternoon and evening. Up to 4 inches of snow was reported across Shannon County, causing some schools to close.
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 6 inches fell across the county. A public report of a measured storm total of 6 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 0.3 inches of snowfall and 0.10 inches of flat ice accumulation was measured over a two-day period across Sha…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The CoCoRaHS station MO-SH-1 located 7.0 miles northeast of Mountain View measured a 2-day rainfall total of 8.85 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Co-Op observer station RNDM7 located in Round Spring measured a 2-day rainfall total of 9.68 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Co-Op observer station SMMM7 located 3 miles southeast of Summersville measured a 2-day rainfall total of 8.59 inches.
Flood Flood
The Current River reached Moderate to Major flood stage, with extensive damage reported at both Current River State Park and Echo Bluff State Park. Damage cost estimates are reflective of both State Parks.
Flood Flood
Route KK was closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and limbs were reported down at Pulltite Campground and along EE Highway in Shannon County.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 2 |
| 2024 | 24 | 3 |
| 2023 | 22 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 | 31 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 1 |
| 2008 | 28 | 2 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 42 | 2 |
| 2005 | 18 | 1 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |