Vernon storm history
Storm events recorded in Vernon, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
747
Total events
33
Tornadoes
247
Hail
118
Floods
3
Deaths
$49.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado destroyed homes and buildings to the west of Nevada, then heavily damaged brick buildings within the city. The tornado weakened as it tracked east northeast towards Dederick, but was still strong enough to uproot trees and destroy outbuildings. Witnesses reported extrem…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
A 29 year old male duck hunter drowned when his flat-bottomed kayak type of boat overturned while trying to return to shore during 30 mph winds and rising water. The area of water in which he was hunting was normally controlled at a depth of two feet; however, the region was floo…
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…
A National Weather Service Storm survey determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down north of Bronaugh and tracked northeast on a route just east of a separate tornado that tracked through the Moundville area. Based upon radar, satellite imagery and ground surveys, the Bronaugh t…
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought expanded across the eastern half of the county during the month. Conditions worsened through the month after continued limited rainfall during the month. The remainder of the county was impacted by Moderate (D1) drought conditions at the end of the month. Sign…
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of quarters fell in Metz per social media report.
Hail Hail
Hail to the size of half dollars fell north of Nevada per social media pictures.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large 2-3 inch diameter branches were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust measuring 60 mph wind were recorded on a home weather station. Hail up to penny size was also reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down and roads blocked in Nevada, Missouri.
Flood Flood
Minor flooding was reported near Horton.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 2.37 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Storm total rainfall amount of 3.35 inches from May 23 through May 27.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
CoCoRaHS station measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 4.84 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A Co-op observer measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 4.70 inches.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Management reported water over the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports of flooding in Nevada.
Flood Flood
Report of a vehicle submerged in water.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A Co-Op observer reported 2.77 inches of rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Report of 4.82 inches of rainfall that occurred in the last 6 hours.
Hail Hail
Penny sized hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Penny sized hail was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall caused flooding of county roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn suffered minor roof damage from high winds.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
A NWS survey team found EF2 tornado damage to a home along Highway F to the southwest of Moundville. The tornado moved northeast damaging a few more homes along with barns and numerous trees as it tracked west and north of Moundville. A second tornado that touched down near the s…
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 Vernon County during the early morning hours of February 18 before more moderate to heavy snowfall occurred during the afternoon and evening. Up to 7 inches of snow were reported near Nevada in Vernon 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. Between 2 to 2.2 inches of snow were reported in Vernon County from CoCoRaHS reporters.
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 5 inches of snow was rece…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
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. Co-op and CoCoRaHS observers measured between 0.5 and 1.0 inches of snowfall over a two-day period.
Drought Drought
Limited periods of rainfall through the middle the month allowed Severe (D2) Drought to develop across the county. By the end of the month Severe (D2) drought spread across the county. Impacts across the region occurred over larger scale agriculture. Farm and stock ponds saw some…
Drought Drought
Limited rainfall amounts during the first half of the month lead to Severe (D2) Drought development by the middle of the month. Rainfall returned towards the end of the month allowing for some improvements resulting in Moderate (D1) drought conditions. Little if any impacts to ag…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The Mesonet station FW7458 in Nevada measured 2.07 inches of storm total rainfall.
Flood Flood
State Highway H was closed at the Marmaton River due to flooding.
Flood Flood
The intersection of Highway MM and WW at Pryor Creek was flooded and impassable.
Flood Flood
Highway WW at the Little Osage Crossing was flooded and impassable.
Flood Flood
Several low water areas along East Northern Road were flooded and impassable.
Flood Flood
Highway OO at Hightower Creek was flooded and impassable.
Flood Flood
Moderate flooding on the Marmaton River closed the westbound lane of Highway 54.
Flood Flood
Highway KK at the Marmaton River was closed due to flooding.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | 2 |
| 2024 | 18 | 1 |
| 2023 | 38 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 2 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 1 |
| 2013 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 | 29 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 26 | 1 |
| 2008 | 39 | 2 |
| 2007 | 37 | 1 |
| 2006 | 23 | 2 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 35 | 2 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 3 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 11 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 4 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 8 | 6 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 3 | 1 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |