Tornadoes in Pettis County
The Storm Prediction Center records 45 tornadoes whose paths touched Pettis County, Missouri between 1952 and 2024. They killed 3 people and injured 111. The busiest month is May, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 20 April 1973. The most recent was on 6 May 2024.
- 45tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 111injuries
- 660per 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 Pettis County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 17 | 38% |
| F1 / EF1 | 17 | 38% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 11% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Pettis 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 | 1 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 11 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 12 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Pettis County
- Deadliest: Missouri tornado12 March 2006, F2, 1 death, 6 injuries, 11.2 miles long
- Strongest: Missouri tornado20 April 1973, F3, 4 injuries, 19.4 miles long
- Longest path: Missouri tornado12 March 2006, F0, 28 miles long
- Most recent: Missouri tornado6 May 2024, EF1, 9.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.