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Tornado History

Matthews Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Matthews, Missouri as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 6 matching records from 2005 through 2018. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is April 3, 2018, and minimum reported property damage totals $1.3M.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes6
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries2
Property Damage$1.3M
Avg Length2.6 mi
Avg Width121 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Matthews, Missouri

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Matthews, Missouri with 0 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 4.69 miles in Matthews, Missouri
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Matthews, Missouri
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Nov 15, 2005

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Matthews, Missouri, April is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2017 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$840K$84K$8K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2018 with at least $840K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 February 24, 20182018EF2 April 30, 20172017EF1 March 1, 20172017EF1 October 31, 20132013EF1 April 3, 20182018F0 November 15, 20052005© OpenStreetMap contributors

Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
February 24, 2018EF2New Madrid, Missouri0.95 mi150 yd02$750K
April 30, 2017EF2New Madrid, Missouri4.04 mi150 yd00$60K
March 1, 2017EF1New Madrid, Missouri4.69 mi200 yd00$200K
October 31, 2013EF1New Madrid, Missouri2.99 mi50 yd00$175K
April 3, 2018EF1New Madrid, Missouri2.55 mi125 yd00$90K
November 15, 2005F0New Madrid, Missouri0.2 mi50 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.