How many tornadoes has Fort Leonard Wood, MO had?
Fort Leonard Wood has had 67 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Fort Leonard Wood?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fort Leonard Wood was an EF1 on March 14, 2025.
When is tornado season in Fort Leonard Wood?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fort Leonard Wood, with 18 on record. April through June account for 38 of the 67 tornadoes on record near Fort Leonard Wood.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
67
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
10.4% of total
Peak Month
May
18 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Fort Leonard Wood
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
33 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
3
2024
2
2023
0
2022
2
2021
1
2020
0
2019
7
2018
2
2017
4
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
2
2009
4
2008
4
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
9
1970s
2
1980s
4
1990s
9
2000s
15
2010s
16
2020s
8
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
17
EF1
31
EF2
12
EF3
6
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
7
Apr
12
May
18
Jun
8
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
0
Oct
5
Nov
4
Dec
4
Casualties on Record Near Fort Leonard Wood
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Fort Leonard Wood since 1950, across 3 events. 65 injuries have been reported across all events. 2008 was the deadliest year on record near Fort Leonard Wood.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on January 7, 2008, which caused 3 fatalities along a 50.4-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fort Leonard Wood
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on January 7, 2008 — 3 fatalities, 50.4 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on December 31, 2010 — $90.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on May 21, 2019 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on January 7, 2008 — 50.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on March 14, 2025.
What the record shows near Fort Leonard Wood
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Fort Leonard Wood, with 16 of the 67 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Fort Leonard Wood record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fort Leonard Wood, 48 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fort Leonard Wood is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Fort Leonard Wood has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 33 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 7, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Fort Leonard Wood, MO had?
Since 1950, 67 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fort Leonard Wood. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Fort Leonard Wood?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Fort Leonard Wood was an EF3 on January 7, 2008, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Fort Leonard Wood?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fort Leonard Wood, with 18 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Fort Leonard Wood been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Fort Leonard Wood, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Fort Leonard Wood?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fort Leonard Wood was an EF1 on March 14, 2025.
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