Texas storm history
Storm events recorded in Texas, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
726
Total events
37
Tornadoes
244
Hail
157
Floods
3
Deaths
$30.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
Widespread flooding occurred over Texas County. A section of Highway BB one quarter mile east of the bridge over the Big Piney River became flooded and impassable to motorists. A 53 year old man was killed after his car was swept off of Highway BB. An investigation concluded that…
Numerous homes and business sustained severe flood damage across Texas County. Numerous roads and bridges were severely damaged or washed away across the county. This report will contain the total dollar estimate for flood damage to infrastructure, businesses, and homes across Te…
Route M north of Route YY near Roubidoux Creek was closed due to flooding. Nearly all low water crossings were flooded across the county. There were numerous reports of flood-related damage to homes and businesses. There was significant damage to county roads and bridges. This st…
This storm report will include the total estimated damages due to the flooding event. Numerous roadways and low water crossings were flooded and damaged due to the flood waters across the county. Several homes were flooded. Route ZZ near Douglas Road was closed due to flood water…
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought contracted across southern portions of the county during the month leaving the southwestern corner of the county in severe drought at the end of the month. Conditions worsened through the month after continued limited rainfall during the month. Except for the …
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought developed across western 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 Abnorma…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped a tree in a residence yard during a storm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
As much as 8 inches of water was flowing over the road at Thomasville Road and Highway 63 in Houston.
Flood Flood
State Highway BB was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
State Highway BB was closed due to flooding at the Big Piney River.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route ZZ was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
State Highway BB was closed due to flooding at the Big Piney River.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A Mesonet station measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.01 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees and multiple power poles were down.
Hail Hail
Report of golf ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of golf ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of two inch size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of tennis ball size hail.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Using remote sensing, an EF-1 tornado track with maximum wind speeds of 95 mph was identified in Texas County, east of Cabool and north of Grogan, using Sentinel data. Numerous trees were uprooted and damaged along a confined path starting just east of Highway Y, traveling betwee…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were snapped with at least one on a home causing minor damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route BB at Big Piney Creek was flooded and impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route U at South Prong Jacks Fork was flooded and impassable between Highway 137 and Varvel Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large trees and limbs were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and damaged two large hangar doors at the Houston Airport.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell near Roby.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell in Houston.
Hail Hail
Hail to 2.25 inches in diameter fell in Yukon.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell west of Cabool.
Hail Hail
Hail to two inches in diameter fell north of Roby.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell just north of Roby.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell in Evening Shade.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado with peak winds around 90 mph continued from Wright County into far northwestern Texas County north of Plato. In Texas County, the tornado uprooted numerous tree. The tornado then tracked northeast into Pulaski County.
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 Texas County during the early morning hours of February 18 before more moderate to heavy snowfall occurred during the afternoon and evening. Up to 4.5 inches of snow was reported across Texas County, causing some schools to close. Additionally, M…
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 5 inches fell across the county. A public report of a measured storm total of 4.5 inches of snow was re…
Ice Storm Ice 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 0.5 inches of snowfall was measured over a two-day period across Texas County. Additionally, 0.63 inches of f…
Flood Flood
State Highway BB was closed due to flooding of the Big Piney River.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The CoCoRaHS station MO-TX-44 located 3.6 miles south of Summersville measured a 2-day rainfall total of 10.77 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The CoCoRaHS station MO-TX-47 located 3.6 miles south of Cabool measured a 2-day rainfall total of 9.80 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The CoCoRaHS station MO-TX-41 located 1.1 miles northeast of Houston measured a 2-day rainfall total of 11.97 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Mesonet station GW2631 in Cabool measured a 24-hour rainfall total of 7.61 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Photo report of the Big Piney River north of Cabool overflowing onto Highway 63 and causing flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous low water crossings were flooded and impassible in northwestern Texas County.
Flood Flood
Highway 32 at the Big Piney River was reported flooded.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 2 |
| 2024 | 43 | 1 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 3 |
| 2018 | 17 | 2 |
| 2017 | 31 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 32 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 4 |
| 2008 | 31 | 3 |
| 2007 | 11 | 1 |
| 2006 | 32 | 0 |
| 2005 | 20 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 25 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 11 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 3 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 4 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |