National Weather ServiceMissouriTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued 233 tornado warnings for Missouri in 2025 and 145 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 7th most of any state. 2026 through September: 240, 84% above the average of 131 for those months in 2008-2025. Dunklin was covered most often (97 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Missouri get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 240 |
| 2025 | 233 |
| 2024 | 208 |
| 2023 | 82 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2021 | 121 |
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2019 | 186 |
| 2018 | 93 |
| 2017 | 127 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2015 | 124 |
| 2014 | 120 |
| 2013 | 86 |
| 2012 | 86 |
| 2011 | 287 |
| 2010 | 190 |
| 2009 | 201 |
| 2008 | 316 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunklin | 97 | 21 | June 13, 2026 |
| Stoddard | 94 | 29 | August 20, 2026 |
| Pemiscot | 93 | 17 | March 15, 2026 |
| Douglas | 92 | 18 | June 26, 2026 |
| Texas | 92 | 23 | August 1, 2026 |
| Cape Girardeau | 90 | 23 | March 15, 2026 |
| Bollinger | 88 | 26 | April 28, 2026 |
| Howell | 88 | 24 | April 28, 2026 |
| Christian | 87 | 18 | June 8, 2026 |
| Franklin | 86 | 30 | July 31, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 86 | 25 | April 27, 2026 |
| Webster | 83 | 26 | June 21, 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 tornado warnings for Missouri in AreaZine's record
NWS SpringfieldWarningJuly 31, 2026
Tornado Warning: Dent, Shannon and Texas County, MO
Expired 8:15 p.m. CDT, July 31, 2026
NWS St LouisWarningJuly 31, 2026
Tornado Warning: Franklin and Gasconade, MO
Expired 7:15 p.m. CDT, July 31, 2026
NWS SpringfieldWarningJuly 9, 2026
Tornado Warning: St. Clair, MO
Expired 7:45 p.m. CDT, July 9, 2026
NWS PaducahWarningJune 26, 2026
Tornado Warning: Alexander, Pulaski, Ballard and 2 more, IL and KY
Expired 5:00 p.m. CDT, June 26, 2026
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWarningJune 17, 2026
Tornado Warning: Henry, MO
Expired 6:30 p.m. CDT, June 17, 2026
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant HillWarningJune 17, 2026
Tornado Warning: Bates and Henry, MO
Expired 6:15 p.m. CDT, June 17, 2026
NWS SpringfieldWarningJune 13, 2026
Tornado Warning: Barry, MO
Expired 12:30 a.m. CDT, June 14, 2026
NWS SpringfieldWarningJune 13, 2026
Tornado Warning: Barry and Lawrence, MO
Expired 12:15 a.m. CDT, June 14, 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 tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. 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.