Tornadoes in Benton County
The Storm Prediction Center records 32 tornadoes whose paths touched Benton County, Missouri between 1954 and 2025. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is May, with 15 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 16 April 1960. The most recent was on 19 May 2025.
- 32tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 9injuries
- 455per 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 Benton County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 41% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 38% |
| F2 / EF2 | 2 | 6% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 16% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Benton 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 | 1 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 7 |
| May | 15 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Benton County
- Strongest and Longest path: Missouri tornado16 April 1960, F3, 4 injuries, 27 miles long
- Most recent: Missouri tornado19 May 2025, EF1, 4.4 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.