Tornadoes in Phelps County
The Storm Prediction Center records 35 tornadoes whose paths touched Phelps County, Missouri between 1951 and 2025. They killed 4 people and injured 13. The busiest month is May, with 8 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 31 December 2010. The most recent was on 14 March 2025.
- 35tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 13injuries
- 521per 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 Phelps County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 29% |
| F1 / EF1 | 17 | 49% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 9% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Phelps 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 | 6 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 5 |
Records for Phelps County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Rolla, Missouri tornado31 December 2010, EF3, 2 deaths, 6 injuries, 11 miles long
- Longest path: Missouri tornado14 March 2025, EF1, 22.3 miles long
- Most recent: Missouri tornado14 March 2025, EF2, 1 injury, 10.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Phelps County
- Rolla, Missouri tornado31 December 2010, EF3, 2 deaths, 6 injuries, 11 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.