Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
60
Hail reports
19
Floods since 1996
281
All events
1
Deaths
$1.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Ste. Genevieve County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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.
The 400+ yard wide tornado crossed the St. Francois County/Ste. Genevieve County line just north of Green Acres Lane. The tornado then traveled to the northeast crossing Route F multiple times as it traveled towards Coffman. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along this path…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused debris from trees to cover the roadway of Highway D just north of Highway O.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage of an unknown extent in Ste. Genevieve County.
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 114 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds uprooted, snapped, and topped numerous large trees west and northwest of Bloomsdale. This wind damage is separate from a confirmed tornado that occurred nearby.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado touched down near Dry Fork, uprooting trees. From there the tornado tracked northeast, causing more tree damage before dissipating near Cindy Lane.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell at US 61 and Market Street in Ste. Genevieve.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down over the road at Missouri Route O and Highway 32.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fourche a Du Clos flooded over Highway Y at Jackson School Road deeming it impassable through the first low bottom bridge headed eastbound. A water rescue was reported at this location. On April 5th, water was reported over the roadway near Missouri 32. During the event, portions…
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 6 to 7 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 Facebook user reported a collapsed large park pavilion and included a picture. After analysis, NWS concluded that the pavilion was lacking structural integrity. The thunderstorm winds that felled the structure are estimated to be between 40 and 50 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large portion of a metal barn roof was removed near Coffman.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported 65 mph winds in Bloomsdale. Large trees fell in town with one falling on a house. There was a widespread power outage reported in Ste. Genevieve and surrounding areas. Lots of small limbs were down as well.
Hail Hail
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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive heat across the county with highs in the mid to upper 90s degrees each day. Heat index values as high as 110 each day.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree damaging an unoccupied car in Ste. Genevieve. In Saint Mary, several large tree limbs were blown down around town.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Between 6 and 10 inches of snow fell across Ste. Genevieve County.
Between 1 and 3 inches of snow fell. The snow combined with gusty northwest winds (35-45 mph gusts) created extremely hazardous travel with sporadic near-blizzard conditions during the heaviest snowfall. Road conditions deteriorated rapidly during this event. Several accidents oc…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees onto Highway Z just southwest of St. Mary. In St. Mary, a tree fell onto an unoccupied car, causing major damage.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Numerous reports of large hail. A few of the hail stones were 2 inches in diameter.
Sleet Sleet
Up to an inch of sleet was reported in Ste. Genevieve County.
Sleet Sleet
Up to an inch of sleet was reported in Ste. Genevieve County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
There were two rounds of precipitation with this system. The first round was rain changing to a mix of sleet and snow, then another round of heavy snow. Up to half an inch of sleet was reported in parts of the county during the morning hours of February 2nd. With the second round…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The next tornado from this supercell began around 2 miles southwest of St. Mary between State Route Z and Saline Creek. The tornado destroyed several farm outbuildings shortly after touching down and also further northeast on St. Marys Church Road. Numerous trees were uprooted or…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous tree limbs in Ste. Genevieve. In St. Mary, a couple of trees were blown down.
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Several rounds of snow beginning the evening of February 14th. The last round of accumulating snow exited Ste. Genevieve County by 7 pm on February 15th. Overall, snowfall amounts ranged from 6 to 8 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees, tree limbs and power lines on the west side of town. Also, a building had a portion of its roof blown off.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and blew an awning off of a residence just north of U.S. Highway 61.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Several rounds of heavy snow fell across Ste. Genevieve County beginning during the afternoon hours of January 11th through the midday hours of January 12th. There were several reports of storm total snowfall between 6 and 8 inches of snow in the northern half of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees across southern portions of Ste. Genevieve County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Up to five inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding. Coldwater and Alexander Creeks were well above bankfull, flooding nearby roadways.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
High temperatures were in the mid 90s with heat index values 105 or higher each day.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs. One of the limbs blocked a roadway.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 28 | 3 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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