Tornadoes in Scott County
The Storm Prediction Center records 51 tornadoes whose paths touched Scott County, Missouri between 1955 and 2025. They killed 10 people and injured 78. The busiest month is May, with 17 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 16 May 2025. The most recent was on 16 May 2025.
- 51tornadoes
- 10deaths
- 78injuries
- 1,214per 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 Scott County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 14 | 27% |
| F1 / EF1 | 22 | 43% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 24% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Scott 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 | 3 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 17 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Scott County
- Deadliest: Diehlstadt, Missouri tornado4 June 2012, EF2, 3 deaths, 0.5 miles long
- Strongest: Sikeston, Missouri tornado16 May 2025, EF3, 2 deaths, 10 injuries, 16.1 miles long
- Longest path: Illinois tornado18 January 1973, F1, 95.9 miles long
- Most recent: Missouri tornado16 May 2025, EF1, 1.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Scott County
- Chaffee, Missouri tornado18 December 1957, F2, 3 deaths, 1 injury, 0.5 miles long
- Diehlstadt, Missouri tornado4 June 2012, EF2, 3 deaths, 0.5 miles long
- Sikeston, Missouri tornado16 May 2025, EF3, 2 deaths, 10 injuries, 16.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.