Tornado History
McDonald Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on McDonald, Missouri. The records below identify 23 tornadoes from 1954 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.1M, with 0 deaths and 9 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for McDonald, Missouri
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in McDonald, Missouri with 0 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 19.5 miles in McDonald, Missouri
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in McDonald, Missouri
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 24, 1954
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In McDonald, Missouri, May is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2008 was the most active year with 4 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 2017 with at least $1.1M 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 22, 2011 | EF3 | McDonald, Missouri | 1.43 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 2 | $1.0M |
| April 4, 2017 | EF2 | McDonald, Missouri | 4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| May 9, 1959 | F2 | McDonald, Missouri | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 24, 1954 | F2 | McDonald, Missouri | 19.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| March 24, 1954 | F2 | McDonald, Missouri | 6.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 15, 1988 | F2 | McDonald, Missouri | 10 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 7, 2008 | EF1 | McDonald, Missouri | 5.49 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| December 14, 1971 | F1 | McDonald, Missouri | 14.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| May 18, 2017 | EF1 | McDonald, Missouri | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 19, 2017 | EF1 | McDonald, Missouri | 2.03 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 30, 2019 | EF1 | McDonald, Missouri | 6.28 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 3, 1956 | F1 | McDonald, Missouri | 8.8 mi | 37 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
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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.