National Weather ServiceMissouriHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued 10 high wind warnings for Missouri in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 31st most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, in line with the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Clay was covered most often (16 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Missouri get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 9 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Missouri get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Missouri?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | 16 | 7 | March 19, 2025 |
| Jackson | 16 | 7 | March 19, 2025 |
| Cass | 15 | 5 | March 14, 2025 |
| Platte | 15 | 8 | March 15, 2026 |
| Clinton | 14 | 8 | March 15, 2026 |
| Buchanan | 13 | 7 | March 15, 2026 |
| Barton | 12 | 5 | April 30, 2025 |
| Ray | 12 | 7 | March 19, 2025 |
| Vernon | 12 | 5 | April 30, 2025 |
| Atchison | 11 | 6 | March 15, 2026 |
| Bates | 11 | 5 | March 14, 2025 |
| Caldwell | 11 | 7 | March 15, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Missouri.