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Tornado Alerts Near Joplin, Montana 59531

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Historical Tornado Risk
Activity level Low
Average per year 0.9 tornados
Peak season month June
Total on record 47 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Joplin

47 tornado records · Source: NCEI Storm Events
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EF RatingDamagePathCasualtiesDistanceDate
EF0 		Light damage 2.1 mi × 60 yd None 37 mi Jun 10, 2023
EF0 		Light damage 1.3 mi × 50 yd None 118 mi Jul 6, 2022
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 400 yd None 121 mi Jun 27, 2019
EF0 		Light damage 1.4 mi × 50 yd None 79 mi Jun 23, 2018
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 10 yd None 75 mi Jun 13, 2014
EF0 		Light damage 1.1 mi × 100 yd None 67 mi Jun 5, 2012
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 5 yd None 135 mi Jun 28, 2005
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 5 yd None 98 mi Jun 17, 2005
EF1 		Moderate damage 2 mi × 50 yd None 115 mi Apr 22, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 4 mi × 10 yd None 107 mi Aug 5, 2002
EF0 		Light damage 5 mi × 50 yd None 106 mi Aug 5, 2002
EF1 		Moderate damage 2 mi × 50 yd None 72 mi Jul 8, 2002
EF2 		Considerable damage 10 mi × 200 yd None 124 mi Jul 8, 2002
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 50 yd None 130 mi Jun 28, 2002
EF0 		Light damage 2 mi × 20 yd None 103 mi Jul 8, 2000
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 10 yd None 107 mi Jul 5, 2000
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 20 yd None 131 mi Aug 14, 1999
EF2 		Considerable damage 5 mi × 100 yd 0 dead, 3 hurt 134 mi Aug 14, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 106 mi Jul 20, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 20 yd None 108 mi Jul 7, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 20 yd None 91 mi Jul 7, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 75 yd None 124 mi Jun 30, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 123 mi Jun 21, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 10 yd None 72 mi Jun 18, 1999
EF1 		Moderate damage 3.5 mi × 10 yd None 131 mi Aug 23, 1998
EF0 		Light damage 4 mi × 10 yd None 129 mi Aug 23, 1998
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 20 yd None 80 mi Jun 19, 1998
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 20 yd None 139 mi Jun 6, 1997
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 17 mi Jun 26, 1996
EF2 		Considerable damage 2 mi × 30 yd None 105 mi Jun 25, 1996
EF2 		Considerable damage 1 mi × 300 yd None 116 mi Apr 24, 1994
EF2 		Considerable damage 1.5 mi × 100 yd None 116 mi Apr 24, 1994
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 41 mi Aug 16, 1993
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 117 mi Jun 21, 1991
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 58 mi Jul 5, 1990
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 58 mi Jul 5, 1988
EF3 		Severe damage 12 mi × 200 yd None 67 mi Jul 5, 1988
EF3 		Severe damage 10 mi × 200 yd None 74 mi Jul 5, 1988
EF3 		Severe damage 3 mi × 200 yd 0 dead, 2 hurt 85 mi Jul 5, 1988
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 52 mi Jun 6, 1986
EF2 		Considerable damage 1.5 mi × 100 yd None 127 mi May 28, 1981
EF1 		Moderate damage N/A None 69 mi Jun 1, 1980
EF1 		Moderate damage N/A None 18 mi May 25, 1980
EF1 		Moderate damage N/A None 24 mi May 25, 1980
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 14 mi May 24, 1977
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 122 mi May 10, 1977
EF2 		Considerable damage N/A None 104 mi Jun 8, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Joplin over 24 years

47
Total tornados on record
0.9
Average per year
EF3
Strongest recorded
Jun
Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0
30
EF1
7
EF2
7
EF3
3
EF4
0
EF5
0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2023

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 CHOUTEAU, MO Jul 5, 1988
12 mi path
EF3 CHOUTEAU, MO Jul 5, 1988
10 mi path
EF3 CHOUTEAU, MO Jul 5, 1988
3 mi path 2 injured
EF2 FERGUS, MO Jul 8, 2002
10 mi path
EF2 FERGUS, MO Aug 14, 1999
5 mi path 3 injured

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season
Tornado season is active. Joplin sees the most tornado activity in Jun. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan
2%
Feb
3%
Mar
7%
Apr
10%
May
18%
PEAK
Jun
16%
Jul
12%
Aug
9%
Sep
7%
Oct
6%
Nov
5%
Dec
3%
Current month Peak for Joplin

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch
Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development
Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.
🌪️ Tornado Warning
Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar
TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.
⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement
✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor
✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)
✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch
✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building
✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

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