Warrensburg, MO Tornado History — 91 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Warrensburg, MO had?
Warrensburg has had 91 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Warrensburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Warrensburg was an EF0 on July 11, 2025.
When is tornado season in Warrensburg?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Warrensburg, with 35 on record. April through June account for 60 of the 91 tornadoes on record near Warrensburg.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Warrensburg
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 Warrensburg
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Warrensburg and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on July 11, 2025 and the most recent on July 11, 2025. It is already counted in the Warrensburg totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
A brief/weak tornado developed just west of Strasburg at 821 pm CDT on July 11 with minor tree damage observed near State Route 58. The tornado moved into the village o (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 Warrensburg
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Warrensburg since 1950, across 5 events. 112 injuries have been reported across all events. 2006 was the deadliest year on record near Warrensburg.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 4, 1977, which caused 1 fatality along a 26.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Warrensburg
What the record shows near Warrensburg
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Warrensburg, with 27 of the 91 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Warrensburg record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Warrensburg, 70 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Warrensburg is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Warrensburg has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 4, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.