National Weather ServiceMissouriSevere Thunderstorm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watches in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued 30 severe thunderstorm watches for Missouri in 2025 and 55 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 5th most of any state. 2026 through September: 56, 6% above the average of 53 for those months in 2008-2025. Barton was covered most often (227 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm watches does Missouri get?
Every severe thunderstorm watch that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 56 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2011 | 81 |
| 2010 | 93 |
| 2009 | 75 |
| 2008 | 85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton | 227 | 50 | June 26, 2026 |
| Jasper | 223 | 49 | June 26, 2026 |
| Cass | 220 | 45 | September 6, 2026 |
| Cedar | 219 | 49 | July 4, 2026 |
| Newton | 219 | 51 | June 26, 2026 |
| Vernon | 219 | 45 | July 4, 2026 |
| Dade | 217 | 48 | June 26, 2026 |
| Lawrence | 215 | 45 | June 26, 2026 |
| Bates | 213 | 38 | August 19, 2026 |
| Hickory | 212 | 42 | July 9, 2026 |
| Barry | 210 | 50 | June 26, 2026 |
| McDonald | 210 | 51 | June 26, 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 severe thunderstorm watch?
Severe thunderstorm watches come from the NWS Storm Prediction Center when storms with large hail or damaging winds are possible over a large area for several hours. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Missouri.