Missouri’s 20 Costliest Weather Disasters Ever Recorded

Missouri has been impacted by some of the worst weather disasters in American history. There are 20 that were the costliest of them all when you measure damage to property and the tragic loss of life.

Huge tornadoes, historic flooding and terrible winter storms have all played a role in shaping Missouri over the decades. Here are the 20 most costly weather disasters in Missouri history based on data from the National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri.

I, like many in Missouri, still vividly remember the horror of the 2011 Joplin EF5 tornado. The images that were shared after that tragic twister tore a path across southwestern Missouri were almost unimaginable. Many of us have also lived through the historic Mississippi and Missouri River floods that occur every decade or so. Recent ice storms and derechos have also proved costly for Missourians. That's why having an emergency weather and natural disaster plan is vital for all who call Missouri home. Severe weather is sadly one of the things our state is known for.