Tornado History
Benton Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Benton, Missouri. The records below identify 31 tornadoes from 1954 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.2M, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Benton, Missouri
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 15 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Benton, Missouri with 0 deaths
1982 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 19.4 miles in Benton, Missouri
Widest tornado: 700.0 yards in Benton, Missouri
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on May 14, 1982
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Benton, Missouri, May is the most active month with 15 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1982 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1982 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 1982 | F3 | Benton, Missouri | 14 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| April 20, 1973 | F3 | Benton, Missouri | 19.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| April 20, 1973 | F3 | Benton, Missouri | 10.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 16, 1960 | F3 | Benton, Missouri | 11.9 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 28, 1954 | F2 | Benton, Missouri | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 20, 1973 | F2 | Benton, Missouri | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 15, 1994 | F1 | Benton, Missouri | 7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| July 1, 2015 | EF1 | Benton, Missouri | 3.25 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| April 17, 2026 | EF1 | Benton, Missouri | 6.41 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $425K |
| October 2, 1986 | F1 | Benton, Missouri | 10 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 27, 1990 | F1 | Benton, Missouri | 0.5 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 19, 2025 | EF1 | Benton, Missouri | 4.4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $160K |
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Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.