Missouri Tornadoes
Missouri tornado history: home to Joplin 2011 EF5 (158 killed), St. Louis 1896 disaster (255 killed), and the western half of the 1925 Tri-State tornado.
Notable Missouri Tornadoes with Full Details
Joplin 2011 EF5
- May 22, 2011The deadliest single tornado in the US since 1947. 158 killed in Joplin. Read the full story ->
Tri-State 1925 F5
- March 18, 1925The tornado touched down in Ellington, MO and killed dozens in Missouri before crossing into Illinois. Read the full story ->
St. Louis 1896 F4
- May 27, 1896The deadliest urban tornado in US history. 255 killed across St. Louis and East St. Louis. Read the full story ->
Other Historic Missouri Tornadoes
- Marshfield, MO (1880) - F4, ~99 killed
- St. Louis (September 29, 1927) - F4, 79 killed
- Marmaduke, MO (April 2, 2006) - F3
- Sedalia, MO (May 25, 2011) - EF3
Key Facts About Missouri Tornado Activity
- Missouri has been struck by all six major tornado outbreaks affecting the Mississippi Valley - 1917, 1925, 1949, 1974, 2011, 2013
- The southern half of Missouri lies within Dixie Alley - nocturnal tornadoes are common
- The St. Louis metro has been struck by significant tornadoes in 1896, 1927, 1959, and 2013
Missouri Tornado Season
Peak: April-June. See our tornado season guide -> and tornado safety guide ->.
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