Tornado History
Pettis Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pettis, Missouri. The records below identify 41 tornadoes from 1952 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $85.5M, with 3 deaths and 97 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Pettis, Missouri
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Pettis, Missouri with 1 deaths
2006 was the most active year with 9 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Pettis, Missouri
Widest tornado: 700.0 yards in Pettis, Missouri
Most tornadoes in one day: 6 on Mar 12, 2006
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Pettis, 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: 2006 was the most active year with 9 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 1952 with at least $25.0M 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, 1977 | F3 | Pettis, Missouri | 11.2 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 24 | $25.0M |
| May 12, 1980 | F3 | Pettis, Missouri | 15.8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 23 | $25.0M |
| April 20, 1973 | F3 | Pettis, Missouri | 5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| August 21, 1952 | F2 | Pettis, Missouri | 1.3 mi | 300 yd | 1 | 13 | $25.0M |
| May 25, 2011 | EF2 | Pettis, Missouri | 2.11 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 20 | $4.0M |
| March 12, 2006 | F2 | Pettis, Missouri | 11.2 mi | 500 yd | 1 | 6 | $2.5M |
| April 20, 1973 | F2 | Pettis, Missouri | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 8 | $2.5M |
| March 12, 2006 | F2 | Pettis, Missouri | 3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 12, 2006 | F2 | Pettis, Missouri | 0.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 30, 2006 | F1 | Pettis, Missouri | 13.6 mi | 75 yd | 1 | 0 | $450K |
| October 29, 2004 | F1 | Pettis, Missouri | 9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| July 22, 1961 | F1 | Pettis, Missouri | 1.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.