Tornadoes in Linn County
The Storm Prediction Center records 21 tornadoes whose paths touched Linn County, Missouri between 1955 and 2024. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is May, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 21 April 1967. The most recent was on 27 April 2024.
- 21tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 18injuries
- 341per 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 Linn County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 9 | 43% |
| F1 / EF1 | 5 | 24% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 5% |
Linn County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 9 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Linn County
- Strongest and Longest path: Sumner, Missouri tornado21 April 1967, F4, 2 injuries, 59 miles long
- Most recent: Missouri tornado27 April 2024, Unknown rating, 0.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Linn County
- Sumner, Missouri tornado21 April 1967, F4, 2 injuries, 59 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.