Tornadoes in Newton County
The Storm Prediction Center records 60 tornadoes whose paths touched Newton County, Missouri between 1954 and 2025. They killed 190 people and injured 1,656. The busiest month is May, with 14 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF5 on 22 May 2011. The most recent was on 29 April 2025.
- 60tornadoes
- 190deaths
- 1,656injuries
- 960per 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 Newton County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 18 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 27 | 45% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 3 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Newton County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 8 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 14 |
| Jun | 8 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 6 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Newton County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Joplin, Missouri tornado22 May 2011, EF5, 158 deaths, 1,150 injuries, 21.6 miles long
- Longest path: Welch, Oklahoma tornado10 May 2008, EF4, 21 deaths, 350 injuries, 75.5 miles long
- Most recent: Missouri tornado29 April 2025, EF0, 2.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Newton County
- Joplin, Missouri tornado22 May 2011, EF5, 158 deaths, 1,150 injuries, 21.6 miles long
- Welch, Oklahoma tornado10 May 2008, EF4, 21 deaths, 350 injuries, 75.5 miles long
- Springfield, Missouri tornado4 May 2003, F3, 7 deaths, 48 injuries, 49 miles long
- Seneca, Missouri tornado24 April 1975, F4, 3 deaths, 22 injuries, 11.9 miles long
- Sarcoxie, Missouri tornado26 March 1976, F3, 1 death, 3 injuries, 29.1 miles long
- Joplin, Missouri tornado3 April 1956, F4, 59 injuries, 41.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.