Sedalia, MO Tornado History — 92 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Sedalia, MO had?
Sedalia has had 92 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Sedalia?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sedalia was an EF1 on May 19, 2025.
When is tornado season in Sedalia?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sedalia, with 29 on record. April through June account for 58 of the 92 tornadoes on record near Sedalia.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sedalia
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Sedalia
3 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Sedalia and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 2, 2025 and the most recent on May 19, 2025. They are already counted in the Sedalia totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.
NWS storm survey confirmed a tornado had uprooted numerous trees and snapping others. As the tornado curled northwest near the end of its lifespan it damaged three barn (SGF)
A tornado touched down south of Mill Creek in Morgan County... Missouri at 4:30 PM on April 20... 2025. This tornado removed multiple turkey/chicken barn roof panels... (SGF)
Team surveying damage found numerous residences damaged. (EAX)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Sedalia
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Sedalia since 1950, across 4 events. 119 injuries have been reported across all events. 2006 was the deadliest year on record near Sedalia.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on March 12, 2006, which caused 1 fatality along a 11.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sedalia
What the record shows near Sedalia
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Sedalia, with 26 of the 92 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Sedalia record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sedalia, 71 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sedalia is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Sedalia has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.