Tornadoes in Caldwell County
The Storm Prediction Center records 14 tornadoes whose paths touched Caldwell County, Missouri between 1955 and 2021. They killed 1 person and injured 4. The busiest month is April, with 3 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 23 April 1975. The most recent was on 24 October 2021.
- 14tornadoes
- 1death
- 4injuries
- 328per 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 Caldwell County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 5 | 36% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 43% |
| F2 / EF2 | 1 | 7% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 7% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Caldwell County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2021, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Caldwell County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Hamilton, Missouri tornado23 April 1975, F4, 1 death, 3 injuries, 11.4 miles long
- Longest path: Missouri tornado8 March 1974, F1, 27.4 miles long
- Most recent: Missouri tornado24 October 2021, EF1, 4.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Caldwell County
- Hamilton, Missouri tornado23 April 1975, F4, 1 death, 3 injuries, 11.4 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.