Tornadoes in Barry County
The Storm Prediction Center records 50 tornadoes whose paths touched Barry County, Missouri between 1954 and 2025. They killed 24 people and injured 396. The busiest month is April, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 10 May 2008. The most recent was on 6 June 2025.
- 50tornadoes
- 24deaths
- 396injuries
- 643per 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 Barry County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 14 | 28% |
| F1 / EF1 | 26 | 52% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Barry 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 | 5 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 10 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 9 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Barry County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Welch, Oklahoma tornado10 May 2008, EF4, 21 deaths, 350 injuries, 75.5 miles long
- Most recent: Missouri tornado6 June 2025, EF1, 3.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Barry County
- Welch, Oklahoma tornado10 May 2008, EF4, 21 deaths, 350 injuries, 75.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.