Tornado History
Camden Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Camden, Missouri. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1954 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $8.1M, with 4 deaths and 31 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Camden, Missouri
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Camden, Missouri with 4 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 14.9 miles in Camden, Missouri
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Camden, Missouri
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on May 6, 2003
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Camden, Missouri, May is the most active month with 13 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2003 was the most active year with 7 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 2003 with at least $5.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2003 | F3 | Camden, Missouri | 14 mi | 400 yd | 4 | 27 | $5.0M |
| April 7, 1980 | F2 | Camden, Missouri | 0 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| May 28, 1954 | F2 | Camden, Missouri | 4.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 14, 1966 | F2 | Camden, Missouri | 14.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 14, 1966 | F2 | Camden, Missouri | 0 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 9, 1970 | F2 | Camden, Missouri | 4.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 9, 1982 | F2 | Camden, Missouri | 0.5 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 16, 1990 | F1 | Camden, Missouri | 1 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 6, 2017 | EF1 | Camden, Missouri | 2 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 1 | $100K |
| October 24, 2021 | EF1 | Camden, Missouri | 2.17 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $80K |
| May 6, 2003 | F1 | Camden, Missouri | 0.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| June 3, 2008 | EF1 | Camden, Missouri | 6.03 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
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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.