St. Clair County, Missouri
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
25
Tornado reports
163
Hail reports
72
Floods since 1996
531
All events
2
Deaths
$34.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in St. Clair County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Though below the monthly average, timely rain fell across the region through the month. This allowed for drought improvements to Moderate (D1) drought by the end of the month. Impacts across the region were largely limited to larger scale agriculture. However, farm and stock pond…
Drought conditions improved across St. Clair County by the end of November. The US Drought Monitor indicated that moderate (D1) drought conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Impac…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Highway A eastbound was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Highway HH southbound was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Southeast 1000 Rd east of Hwy J near the Birdsong Conservation area west of Collins was impassable due to flooding.
Flood Flood
The local fire department reported flooded roadways in numerous locations on State Highway P near Appleton City.
Hail Hail
Hail up to two inches in diameter fell in Appleton city.
Flood Flood
A culvert collapsed from the heavy rainfall on B Highway leading to road closure.
Flood Flood
The crossing on SE 550 Rd was flooded and impassable from the heavy rainfall.
Flood Flood
Brush Creek was flooded out of its banks at the bridge on SE 1200 Rd. A small crossing before the bridge was damaged from the heavy rainfall.
Flood Flood
Water was over the road and bridge at Brush Creek on SE 451 Rd from the heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
De Laporte SE 900 Rd in Collins flooded from the heavy rainfall and started to wash out.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A brick building in town suffered minor damage from high winds.
Hail Hail
Hail up to 3 inches in size was reported in a mainly rural area. A few homes and vehicles suffered some damage from the hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power lines were reported down along A and M Highways between Lowry City and Appleton City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet Station GW3465 in Osceola measured a 58 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines and poles were reported down causing power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 79 mph wind gust was measured at the scout camp near Iconium.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall began to push into the County during the late evening hours of January 23 as the first round of snow that would continue into January 25th. Moderate to heavy snowfall then occurred during through the day January 24 and into midday January 25th. Between 4-6 inches of snow…
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought improved for portions of the county during the month with the northern and far eastern portions of the county remaining in severe drought. The remainder of the county was impacted by Moderate (D1) drought conditions at the end of the month. Significant impacts…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 72 mph thunderstorm wind gust occurred near Iconium.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Report of 3.00 inches of storm-total rainfall.
Hail Hail
Hail just larger than quarter size occurred in Osceola.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A garage had significant damage due to a large tree that fell on it.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof of a barn was blown off and was blocking southbound 13 in Lowry City. Reports of significant damage were relayed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were down along Highway HH blocking roadways in numerous places.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A NWS storm survey determined that a tornado touched down south-southwest of Lowry City, continued through the city, and then caused the worst damage along NE 1000 Rd northeast of Lowry City, ending north of the intersection of NE 1000 Rd and NE 401 Rd. In addition to a roof torn…
Flood Flood
A low water crossing on Southeast 1200 Road and nearby 541 Road was flooded by Brushy Creek.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of ping pong balls fell in Collins.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of ping pong balls fell north of Collins.
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 St. Clair County during the morning hours of February 18 before more moderate to heavy snowfall occurred during the afternoon and evening. Between 4 to 5.8 inches of snow was reported across St. Clair County, causing multiple schools to close.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light freezing drizzle began during the evening of February 11 before stratiform precipitation changed to snow during the early morning of February 12. Up to 1.6 inches of snow was reported in St. Clair County near Appleton City.
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 3 and 6 inches fell across the county. A public report of a measured storm total of 6 inches of snow was rece…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
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 1.2 inches of snowfall was measured over a two-day period. Additionally, 0.51 inches of flat ice accumulation…
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…
Drought Drought
Extreme (D3) Drought condition expanded back into all but the southwestern portions of the county with Severe (D2) Drought in the remainder of the county. Impacts across the region were primarily felt in larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw continuing impacts with g…
Drought Drought
Limited periods of rainfall through the middle the month allowed Severe (D2) Drought to develop across much of the county. Rainfall returned towards the end of the month allowing for some improvements but shifting the Severe (D2) Drought towards the eastern parts of the county. T…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several uprooted trees in and around Lowry City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several uprooted trees were reported in and around Osceola.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near the town of Iconium.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree damage occurred at the boy scout camp near Iconium. Numerous trees were either uprooted or snapped. The weather station at the camp measured a 64 mph wind gust. There was damage to some outbuildings due to falling trees.
Hail Hail
Mping report of ping pong ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of golf ball size hail.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 0 |
| 2025 | 18 | 1 |
| 2024 | 30 | 2 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 2 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 11 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 30 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 2 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 35 | 2 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 1 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 1 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 4 |
| 1972 | 2 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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