Tornadoes in DeKalb County
The Storm Prediction Center records 22 tornadoes whose paths touched DeKalb County, Missouri between 1954 and 2021. They killed 3 people and injured 19. The busiest month is May, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 29 May 2004. The most recent was on 20 May 2021.
- 22tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 19injuries
- 522per 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 DeKalb County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 45% |
| F1 / EF1 | 5 | 23% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 27% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
DeKalb 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 | 2 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for DeKalb County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Weatherby, Missouri tornado29 May 2004, F4, 3 deaths, 6 injuries, 22 miles long
- Longest path: Kansas tornado18 May 1971, F2, 6 injuries, 55.4 miles long
- Most recent: Missouri tornado20 May 2021, EF0, 0.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in DeKalb County
- Weatherby, Missouri tornado29 May 2004, F4, 3 deaths, 6 injuries, 22 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.