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Tornado History

Hickory Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hickory, Missouri. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1967 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.8M, with 0 deaths and 21 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes16
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries21
Property Damage$1.8M
Avg Length3.2 mi
Avg Width132 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Hickory, Missouri

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Hickory, Missouri with 0 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 17 miles in Hickory, Missouri
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Hickory, Missouri
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 12, 2006

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Hickory, Missouri, March is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2003 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: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 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.

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Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2006 with at least $1.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 March 12, 20062006F2 May 4, 20032003F1 February 25, 20002000EF1 November 24, 20102010EF1 January 10, 20202020F1 December 18, 20022002F1 April 13, 19721972EF1 January 29, 20132013F1 May 7, 19951995EF1 March 6, 20172017F1 October 24, 19671967EF0 March 31, 20082008EF0 November 24, 20102010EF0 April 30, 20122012F0 May 6, 2003F0 March 12, 2006© 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
March 12, 2006F3Hickory, Missouri17 mi200 yd019$1.0M
May 4, 2003F2Hickory, Missouri1 mi500 yd00N/A
February 25, 2000F1Hickory, Missouri5 mi100 yd00$500K
November 24, 2010EF1Hickory, Missouri2.79 mi150 yd00$75K
January 10, 2020EF1Hickory, Missouri1.57 mi100 yd00$45K
December 18, 2002F1Hickory, Missouri5 mi100 yd01$43K
April 13, 1972F1Hickory, Missouri2.7 mi50 yd01$25K
January 29, 2013EF1Hickory, Missouri0.89 mi400 yd00$25K
May 7, 1995F1Hickory, Missouri0.4 mi50 yd00$20K
March 6, 2017EF1Hickory, Missouri0.75 mi100 yd00$5K
October 24, 1967F1Hickory, Missouri2 mi30 yd00$2K
March 31, 2008EF0Hickory, Missouri3.38 mi100 yd00$25K

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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.