Tornado History
Clinton Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Clinton, Missouri. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1955 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $423K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Clinton, 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 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Clinton, Missouri with 0 deaths
1967 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 19 miles in Clinton, Missouri
Widest tornado: 1,000.0 yards in Clinton, Missouri
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 21, 1967
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Clinton, Missouri, May is the most active month with 11 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1967 was the most active year with 3 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 1955 with at least $250K 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 14, 1955 | F3 | Clinton, Missouri | 0 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| January 24, 1967 | F2 | Clinton, Missouri | 2.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 18, 1971 | F2 | Clinton, Missouri | 9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 19, 1973 | F2 | Clinton, Missouri | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 11, 1979 | F2 | Clinton, Missouri | 3.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| March 6, 2017 | EF2 | Clinton, Missouri | 16.28 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 6, 1993 | F1 | Clinton, Missouri | 1.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| November 1, 1971 | F1 | Clinton, Missouri | 1 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 29, 2004 | F1 | Clinton, Missouri | 19 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| May 18, 1959 | F1 | Clinton, Missouri | 0.2 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 12, 1964 | F1 | Clinton, Missouri | 6.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 21, 1967 | F1 | Clinton, Missouri | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.