Was there a tornado in Dexter Missouri last night?

(WSIL) — The National Weather Service in Paducah has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Dexter, MO on Saturday evening. The tornado touched down 2.5 miles northwest of downtown Dexter around 8:18 PM. Estimated peak wind speeds are near 120 miles per hour with a maximum width of 175 yards.

Are there storms in Missouri?

Because of Missouri’s geography, the state frequently experiences natural disasters. Ice storms, tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding are all common occurrences in Missouri.

How many tornadoes happened in Missouri 2020?

Yearly Summary in Missouri

Year	# of Tornadoes	Crop Damage
2020	21	$2,000
2019	81
2018	50
2017	91	$4,000

When was the last tornado in Missouri?

May 22, 2011
2011 Joplin tornado

EF5 tornado
The EF5 Joplin, Missouri Tornado
Formed	May 22, 2011, 5:34 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00)
Duration	38 minutes
Dissipated	May 22, 2011, 6:12 p.m. CDT (UTC–05:00)

What county is Stoddard MO in?

Stoddard County
Stoddard/Counties

Is there a Marion County in Missouri?

Marion County, organized December 23, 1826, is located in the northeast quarter of the state and is bordered on the east by the Mississippi River. The County seat of Marion County is Palmyra, Missouri. A court of Common Pleas was established in Hannibal, Missouri in 1844.

How bad are tornadoes in Missouri?

Missouri’s certainly no stranger to tornados, averaging around 45 twisters each year. Mid-April through June is usually the most active period for tornados, although they can strike in any month. Last year, however, Missouri was well-below average, totaling just 21 tornados the entire year.

Was there a tornado in Dexter Missouri last night? (WSIL) — The National Weather Service in Paducah has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Dexter, MO on Saturday evening. The tornado touched down 2.5 miles northwest of downtown Dexter around 8:18 PM. Estimated peak wind speeds are near 120 miles per hour with a…