Taney County, Missouri
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
232
Hail reports
160
Floods since 1996
859
All events
6
Deaths
$56.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Taney County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Bull Creek was receding but still in flood when a kayaker crossed a low water crossing and drowned after being caught in a downstream hydraulic. Time is estimated.
During the late morning to the early afternoon three kayakers entered Bull Creek after heavy rainfall caused the river to rise nearly 14 feet. When the kayakers entered the river a river gauge on Bull Creek recorded a water level near 13 feet, or near 9 feet above normal stage. T…
Highway 165 was closed due flash flooding of Cooper Creek. Numerous swift water rescues were conducted around the Branson area. Three people visiting from out of town were swept away and drowned in flood waters along Cooper Creek right off Fall Creek Road. Cooper Creek rose about…
This is a continuation of the EF-2 rated tornado that touched down in Stone County at 01:13 CST then tracked into western Taney County west of Branson. The path length in Taney County was near 16 miles and the overall path length was approximately 22 miles. While mostly rated EF1…
Numerous homes and business sustained severe flood damage across the county. Numerous roads were severely damaged or washed away across the county. Table Rock State Park suffered flood damage according to park officials. This report will contain the total dollar estimate for floo…
There were numerous high water rescues conducted across the county including the Branson area. Residents around Bull Creek Village and along Foggy River Road suffered high water and flood damage in their homes. There were numerous businesses and homes affected by flood water alon…
Flooding was occurring on Bull Creek. Many homes had water in them. The total cost estimate for flooding damages for Taney County for this entire episode has been included. This includes roads, bridges, and structures which were affected.
Five to six inches of rain fell across Taney County. All areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rain were flooded. Lake Taneycomo had flooded lowlands along the lake in response to a large water release from Table Rock Lake Dam. Areas along Turkey Creek in Hollist…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were uprooted in Kirbyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree branch was reported down.
Drought Drought
Slightly above the monthly average rainfall fell during the moth. This allowed drought conditions to improve with only Moderate (D1) drought to Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions remaining in the county at the end of the month. Impacts across the region were largely limited to farm a…
Drought Drought
Below the monthly average rainfall occurred which produced continued dry conditions with drought remaining Severe (D2) drought to Moderate (D1) drought in the county by the end of the month. Impacts across the region were largely limited to farm and stock ponds, stream and river …
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 5-10 inches of sno…
Drought Drought
Below the monthly average rainfall occurred, despite a significant snow event, which produced little changed in drought conditions through the month leaving Severe (D2) drought and Moderate (D1) drought conditions in the county by the end of the month. Impacts across the region w…
Drought Drought
Below the monthly average rainfall occurred, despite a significant snow event, which produced little changed in drought conditions 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 far…
High Wind High Wind
Numerous incidents of downed power lines occurred from non thunderstorm winds near Branson. A non thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph was measured near Branson.
Drought Drought
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 Drought
Extreme (D3) drought developed across northeastern portions of the county during the month. Conditions worsened through the month after limited rainfall during the month. The remainder of the county was impacted by Severe (D2) to Moderate (D1) drought conditions at the end of the…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Highway J was closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down and a barn suffered minor roof damage.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought developed across northeastern three fourths 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) …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 62 mph wind gust was measured southwest of Walnut Shade.
Four individuals were injured by flying debris at the Thunder Ridge Nature Arena. Stage displays and sound systems were damaged, as well as facility tents and other structures.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 2.41 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 2.77 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 3.27 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 5.97 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 7.05 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a mobile home causing minor damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
High Wind High Wind
A 60 mph non thunderstorm wind gust was measured near Walnut Shade.
High Wind High Wind
A 58mph non thunderstorm wind gust was measured southwest of Walnut Shade.
Wildfire Wildfire
A Red Flag Warning was in effect on March 18th. A 397 acre wildfire occurred in eastern Taney County in the Mark Twain National Forest. The US Forest Service battled the fire and ultimately contained it.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell on the Christian and Taney County line.
Wildfire Wildfire
A 3185 acre wild fire, called the basin fire, occurred in the Mark Twain National Forest in eastern Taney County. The US Forest Service battled the fire and ultimately contained it.
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 Taney County during the morning hours of February 18 before more moderate to heavy snowfall occurred during the afternoon and evening. Up to 8.5 inches of snow were reported across Taney County, causing multiple 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 3 and 6 inches fell across the county. A public report of a measured storm total of 6 inches of snow was rece…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Co-Op observer station BNNM7 located at the Branson Airport measured a 2-day rainfall total of 7.75 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Mesonet station BEVM7 near Ava measured a 24-hour rainfall total of 8.27 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Mesonet station FW6784 in Branson measured a 24-hour rainfall total of 6.12 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route J was closed due to flash flooding from heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 76 was reported under water due to flash flooding from heavy rainfall.
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) and Abnormally Dry (D0) drought conditions by the end of the month despite little or no rain f…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were reported down in the Kirbyville area.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 27 | 0 |
| 2024 | 45 | 2 |
| 2023 | 48 | 0 |
| 2022 | 41 | 0 |
| 2021 | 27 | 3 |
| 2020 | 20 | 0 |
| 2019 | 61 | 2 |
| 2018 | 50 | 0 |
| 2017 | 60 | 4 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 35 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 | 1 |
| 2011 | 25 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 | 42 | 1 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 |
| 2006 | 30 | 1 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 14 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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