Tornado History
Caldwell Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Caldwell, Missouri. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1955 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.1M, with 1 deaths and 4 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Caldwell, Missouri
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Caldwell, Missouri with 1 deaths
1955 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 27.4 miles in Caldwell, Missouri
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Caldwell, Missouri
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 14, 1955
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Caldwell, Missouri, March is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1955 was the most active year with 2 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 1975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 1975 | F4 | Caldwell, Missouri | 11.4 mi | 400 yd | 1 | 3 | $2.5M |
| March 14, 1955 | F3 | Caldwell, Missouri | 5.7 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| March 14, 1955 | F3 | Caldwell, Missouri | 4.1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 8, 1974 | F1 | Caldwell, Missouri | 27.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 24, 2021 | EF1 | Caldwell, Missouri | 4.21 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| December 14, 1975 | F1 | Caldwell, Missouri | 0.7 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| January 24, 1967 | F0 | Caldwell, Missouri | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 28, 1991 | F0 | Caldwell, Missouri | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 7, 2009 | EF0 | Caldwell, Missouri | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 16, 2015 | EF0 | Caldwell, Missouri | 1.76 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 9, 2018 | EF0 | Caldwell, Missouri | 1.31 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
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.