Webster storm history
Storm events recorded in Webster, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
976
Total events
40
Tornadoes
243
Hail
261
Floods
6
Deaths
$68.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This tornado is an extension of the Greene County tornado. A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-3 tornado tracked across northern Webster County and into southern Laclede County. Numerous homes and outbuildings were destroyed. Six injuries and two fatalitie…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A vehicle containing 3 occupants attempted to traverse a flooded low water crossing on Route Z at the Finley River. Two of the occupants were rescued safely but the driver did not survive, drowning as a result.
Snow and Ice covered roads lead to a multiple vehicle accident on Interstate 44, 6 miles east of Marshfield. This lead to a number of injuries and 1 fatality. One inch of snow was reported 2 miles northeast of Northview in Webster county at 17:35 local standard time.
Numerous roads and low lying areas experienced flash flooding countywide. One fatality occurred as a 46 year old male drove his truck into the Finley River at a low water crossing southeast of Fordland. The river swept his truck off of the road. Other locations that experienced f…
Mobile homes in Rogersville, Fordland, and Seymour were destroyed by macrobursts. One macroburst to the northwest of Fordland produced an estimated 90 mph wind that destroyed a tied down mobile home and killed a 45 year old man. In Rogersville, 50 structures were heavily damaged.…
One inch of snow was measured in Webster County. Several accidents occurred due to snow covered roads.
A significant flooding event occurred during the early morning hours of June 9th. Between 5-8 inches of rainfall fell across Webster County which caused the Pomme De Terre River, James River, Niangua River, Finley River, Gasconade River its tributaries to flood. There were damage…
Hail sizes between 2 to 4 inches were reported across areas that included Marshfield. 300 homes at an average of $32,000 suffered damages to siding, roofs and windows, and 350 cars were damaged, including many in commercial car lots that had their windows broken. Commercial prope…
Drought conditions improved across Morgan County by the end of November. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally Dry (D0) drought conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Im…
State Route Z at Finley Creek was flooded and closed. This storm report will contain the overall flood damage estimates across Webster County for this storm event. There were several episodes and heavy rainfall events which led to a compound affect to the flooding damage. Numerou…
This storm report will include the total estimated damages due to the flooding event. Numerous low water crossings and roadways were flooded and severely damaged due to the flood waters across the county. Highway 60 along with several other roadways were flooded.
Fifty to 85 mph wind gusts impacted nearly all of Webster County. Over 500 businesses and homes were damaged, meanwhile, hundreds of outbuildings were either damaged or destroyed. Tree damage was intense and widespread across all of the county. A communications tower owned by the…
Widespread rainfall amounts ranged from six to eight inches across Webster County. Record flooding occurred along the headwaters of the Finley and James rivers. Several homes flooded while all low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall flooded. Widespread…
Ice ammulations over Webster County caused catastrophic tree and power line damage across the northwest half of the county. 90 percent of the county experienced power outages. The power problems caused structure fires which destroyed six houses.
Drought Drought
Despite well below the monthly average rainfall little changed with drought conditions remaining the same or slightly expanding 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 larger…
Drought Drought
Though below the monthly average, timely rain fell across the region through the month. Despite the rains, little to no drought improvements occurred the the Severe (D2) drought conditions in the county by the end of the month. Impacts across the region were largely limited to la…
Lightning Lightning
Two barns and a home were reported to have been struck by lightning. Small fires occurred with the barns and the front porch of the home partially collapsed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb fell across a live powerline catching fire.
Drought Drought
Extreme (D3) drought developed across western and southeastern 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 th…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped trees at the base and mid trunk. A sheet metal barn roof was blown off.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought developed across the southern 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 car port was rolled and damaged, and large limbs up to 8 inches in diameter were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was reported down blocking the east bound lane of Highway FF near the intersection of Bell Ford Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Webster County Emergency Manager estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted and another tree split on Henderson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was split on Bailwick drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree split on Jennifer lane in Rogersville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb fell down.
Flood Flood
Flooding of nearby creeks was occurring east of Marshfield.
Flood Flood
A low water crossing was closed due to flooding south of Northview.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The low water crossing was flooded at Cologna Road and the Pomme De Terre River.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A 48 hour rainfall total of 4.75 inches was measured in Marshfield.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A 48 hour rainfall total of 4.89 inches was measured near Northview.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant street flooding occurred in the city of Marshfield with numerous road closures in and around the city.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A water rescue occurred along Mill Dam road south of Northview.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two water rescues occurred along the Pomme De Terre River at Cologna Road and Greenwood Road just north of Interstate 44. Water was several feet deep over the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The bridge over the Niangua River at State Highway Y was washed out near Black Horse Rd. The road was closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Highway W was closed due to flooding along Givins Branch.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route A flooded due to heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route Z at Finley Creek was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route PP at the Dry Fork Rover was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route B at Panther Creek was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were several roads flooded in Webster County, including Peck Road in the southwest part of the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A Mesonet station measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.30 inches.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | 2 |
| 2024 | 50 | 0 |
| 2023 | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 | 37 | 0 |
| 2021 | 35 | 1 |
| 2020 | 40 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 2 |
| 2018 | 39 | 2 |
| 2017 | 25 | 1 |
| 2016 | 28 | 0 |
| 2015 | 70 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 33 | 0 |
| 2012 | 56 | 0 |
| 2011 | 35 | 2 |
| 2010 | 35 | 1 |
| 2009 | 27 | 1 |
| 2008 | 39 | 6 |
| 2007 | 22 | 1 |
| 2006 | 23 | 2 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 1 |
| 2003 | 35 | 1 |
| 2002 | 23 | 1 |
| 2001 | 19 | 1 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 1 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 1 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 3 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 4 | 2 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |