Tornado History
Scott Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Scott, Missouri. The records below identify 49 tornadoes from 1955 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $52.9M, with 10 deaths and 76 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Scott, Missouri
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 16 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Scott, Missouri with 3 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 14.9 miles in Scott, Missouri
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Scott, Missouri
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Jan 21, 1999
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Scott, Missouri, May is the most active month with 16 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1999 was the most active year with 5 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 1986 with at least $27.5M 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 16, 2025 | EF3 | Scott, Missouri | 12.64 mi | 200 yd | 2 | 10 | $15.0M |
| November 17, 2013 | EF3 | Scott, Missouri | 14.25 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| May 15, 1986 | F2 | Scott, Missouri | 6 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 19 | $25.0M |
| December 18, 1957 | F2 | Scott, Missouri | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 3 | 1 | $2.5M |
| May 15, 1986 | F2 | Scott, Missouri | 4 mi | 400 yd | 1 | 15 | $2.5M |
| May 24, 1981 | F2 | Scott, Missouri | 6.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| May 26, 2024 | EF2 | Scott, Missouri | 11.49 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.4M |
| March 14, 2025 | EF2 | Scott, Missouri | 5.68 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| July 24, 2023 | EF2 | Scott, Missouri | 0.28 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 2 | $400K |
| June 4, 2012 | EF2 | Scott, Missouri | 0.5 mi | 75 yd | 3 | 0 | $100K |
| May 26, 2024 | EF2 | Scott, Missouri | 8.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $90K |
| May 4, 2003 | F2 | Scott, Missouri | 11.5 mi | 130 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
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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.