Tornadoes in Clay County
The Storm Prediction Center records 43 tornadoes whose paths touched Clay County, Missouri between 1955 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 74. The busiest month is May, with 17 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 4 May 2003. The most recent was on 6 May 2024.
- 43tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 74injuries
- 1,081per 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 Clay County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 35% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 21% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 4 | 9% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Clay County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 17 |
| Jun | 10 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Clay County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Kansas City, Missouri tornado4 May 2003, F4, 2 deaths, 30 injuries, 21 miles long
- Longest path: Liberty, Missouri tornado7 May 1961, F4, 12 injuries, 26.2 miles long
- Most recent: Missouri tornado6 May 2024, EF0, 6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Clay County
- Kansas City, Missouri tornado4 May 2003, F4, 2 deaths, 30 injuries, 21 miles long
- Liberty, Missouri tornado7 May 1961, F4, 12 injuries, 26.2 miles long
- Missouri City, Missouri tornado4 May 1977, F4, 5 injuries, 12 miles long
- Liberty, Missouri tornado4 May 2003, F4, 13 injuries, 5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.