Tornadoes in Clark County
The Storm Prediction Center records 20 tornadoes whose paths touched Clark County, Missouri between 1954 and 2025. They killed 2 people and injured 24. The busiest month is April, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 1 May 1973. The most recent was on 10 August 2025.
- 20tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 24injuries
- 396per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Clark County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 6 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 5 | 25% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 35% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 5% |
Clark County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 7 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Clark County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Kahoka, Missouri tornado1 May 1973, F3, 2 deaths, 20 injuries, 3.6 miles long
- Longest path: Missouri tornado30 April 1954, F2, 89.6 miles long
- Most recent: Missouri tornado10 August 2025, Unknown rating, 0.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Clark County
- Kahoka, Missouri tornado1 May 1973, F3, 2 deaths, 20 injuries, 3.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.