National Weather ServiceMissouriSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued 864 severe thunderstorm warnings for Missouri in 2025 and 857 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 5th most of any state. 2026 through September: 1,200, 48% above the average of 809 for those months in 2008-2025. Jackson was covered most often (631 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Missouri get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1,200 |
| 2025 | 864 |
| 2024 | 1,223 |
| 2023 | 1,071 |
| 2022 | 609 |
| 2021 | 569 |
| 2020 | 646 |
| 2019 | 938 |
| 2018 | 798 |
| 2017 | 794 |
| 2016 | 637 |
| 2015 | 783 |
| 2014 | 751 |
| 2013 | 537 |
| 2012 | 795 |
| 2011 | 1,404 |
| 2010 | 912 |
| 2009 | 886 |
| 2008 | 1,202 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 631 | 183 | September 20, 2026 |
| Texas | 613 | 149 | September 6, 2026 |
| Platte | 592 | 196 | September 20, 2026 |
| Christian | 583 | 172 | September 20, 2026 |
| St. Charles | 576 | 120 | September 17, 2026 |
| Cass | 568 | 184 | September 20, 2026 |
| Franklin | 557 | 112 | September 10, 2026 |
| Douglas | 556 | 162 | August 8, 2026 |
| Greene | 555 | 147 | September 20, 2026 |
| St. Louis | 549 | 114 | September 10, 2026 |
| Clay | 543 | 167 | September 7, 2026 |
| Barry | 522 | 134 | August 22, 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.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for Missouri in AreaZine's record
NWS St LouisWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Monroe and Jefferson, IL and MO
Expired 11:30 p.m. CDT, September 20, 2026
NWS SpringfieldWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Laclede, MO
Expired 6:30 p.m. CDT, September 20, 2026
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Nodaway, MO
Expired 9:30 p.m. CDT, September 19, 2026
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Doniphan, Andrew, Buchanan and 1 more, KS and MO
Expired 8:45 p.m. CDT, September 19, 2026
NWS St LouisWarningSeptember 18, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Pike, MO
Expired 6:00 p.m. CDT, September 18, 2026
NWS St LouisWarningSeptember 17, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: St. Charles, MO
Expired 4:30 p.m. CDT, September 17, 2026
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWarningSeptember 15, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Macon and Randolph, MO
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, September 15, 2026
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWarningSeptember 15, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Caldwell, Daviess and DeKalb, MO
Expired 7:45 p.m. CDT, September 15, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. 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.