St. Francois storm history
Storm events recorded in St. Francois, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
471
Total events
27
Tornadoes
119
Hail
30
Floods
16
Deaths
$60.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Several inches of rain caused flooding of small creeks and streams and low-water crossings across much of St. Francois County. A 71 year-old man was killed near Bonne Terre when he tried to cross a low-water crossing on Cedar Run Road through Terre Blue Creek.
Snow covered roads led to multiple accidents. Although only 2 to 3 inches of snow was reported, accidents caused several injuries and road closures led to long traffic delays.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Hot and extremely humid conditions led to heat index values over 105 degrees for a week. The heat index values peaked around 110 degrees.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down and remained on the ground for about 1.25 miles, resulting in removal of a large portion of a barn roof, roof damage to a home, and notable damage to a number of trees. The tornado was rated EF-0 with a path length of 1.25 miles and a maximum …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down in Iron Mountain causing tree damage and minor roof damage before moving northeast. From there, the tornado moved northeast causing similar damage on Highway N and severely damaging a home's roof on Lake Avalon Road. The tornado dissipated shortly after.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed powerlines in Park Hills and trees in Farmington.
Hail Hail
An NWS employee received this information from a family member in the area.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail fell near KREI Radio in Farmington.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed power lines at Camilla Street and Polk Avenue near Park Hills. They also downed power lines in Desloge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported estimated 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain on the scale of 9 to 11 inches caused Dry Creek near Bismarck and Indian Creek near Iron Mountain Lake. Near Farmington, 6 inches of water was reported on Maple Street, and Westmeyer Road had an estimated foot of running water over it. An older model Chevy Trailblazer …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple water rescues were reported in St. Francois County, one in Blackwell and another in an unnamed location in northern St. Francois County. Near Libertyville, an estimated 3 feet of water was running swiftly across Highway DD into a small lake across the street. The lake wa…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell in French Village for approximately 5 minutes.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 5 to 11 inches of snow was reported across the county with the storm.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mix of freezing rain and sleet fell through the morning of the 5th. After a brief break in the afternoon, snow fell in the evening. A total of 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet fell across the county. About 1 to 2 inches of this fell in the form of sleet along with one quarter to…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was snapped near Farmington.
Hail Hail
Reports of 1 to 1.75 inch hail occurred between Leadwood and Desloge and south to Farmington. Additional cities include Park Hills and Leadington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported to be down on Highway P and Barbary Road near Desloge.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A picture was submitted of 6 to 10 inch limbs snapped off of a tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was one report of a tree down on Highway 47 between Bonne Terre and Terre du Lac.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 10 to 12 inch diameter tree was downed on King School Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter reported trees down along Highway K and leaves stripped from standing trees. Home damage was also reported nearby on Stormy Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds uprooted or snapped off numerous trees between Doe Run and Farmington. Two of the trees were large oaks that were uprooted near the intersection of Missouri Highway 221 and Route B. Also, numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down. In Farmington, a bus…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds uprooted several trees in Desloge and Park Hills. Some of the trees were two feet in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple sources including the public and amateur radio operators reported estimated 60mph wind gusts in the Farmington area. Only minor tree damage was noted from the gusts.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A period of very hot and extremely humid weather began on Sunday, August 20 and lasted through Friday, August 25. The combination of heat and humidity led to heat index values of 110 to 120 as observed at numerous reporting sites in the region.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Isolated flash flooding occurred just northeast of Farmington. One to two inches of rain fell during the evening hours of August 2nd. Then a second round occurred during the early morning hours of August 3rd with an additional 2 to 3 inches. This caused Camp Creek to rise well ab…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees in Leadwood and Bonne Terre. One tree landed on a garage in Bonne Terre causing it to collapse.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 2 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 2 |
| 2020 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 1 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 33 | 3 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 2 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 1 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 3 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 2 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 3 | 0 |
| 1957 | 4 | 3 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |