El Dorado Springs, MO Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
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The chance of earthquake damage in El Dorado Springs is lower than Missouri average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in El Dorado Springs is lower than Missouri average and is higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #1060
| El Dorado Springs, MO | 0.00 |
| Missouri | 0.70 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| El Dorado Springs, MO | 0.0000 |
| Missouri | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #922
| El Dorado Springs, MO | 161.07 |
| Missouri | 214.01 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 3,553 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of El Dorado Springs, MO were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 2 | Cold: | 36 | Dense Fog: | 39 | Drought: | 32 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 610 | Hail: | 1,440 | Heat: | 59 | Heavy Snow: | 30 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 28 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 46 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,076 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 6 | Winter Storm: | 78 | Winter Weather: | 25 |
| Other: | 46 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near El Dorado Springs, MO.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near El Dorado Springs, MO.
No historical earthquake events found in or near El Dorado Springs, MO.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 50 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near El Dorado Springs, MO.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 3.5 | 1982-03-15 | 3 | 37°47'N / 94°03'W | 37°54'N / 93°53'W | 14.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 1 | 0 | 25.0M | 0 | Cedar |
| 4.7 | 1958-09-16 | 2 | 37°48'N / 93°59'W | 37°50'N / 93°57'W | 2.30 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Cedar |
| 5.1 | 2006-03-12 | 2 | 37°45'N / 94°06'W | 37°52'N / 93°50'W | 16.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 1 | 5 | 800K | 0 | Cedar |
| Brief Description: This tornado is a continuation of the Vernon County tornado. The tornado increased in intensity as it tracked across Cedar County. 47 structures were damaged and 26 were destroyed including homes and businesses. Five injuries and one fatality resulted. A 77 year old man died six days later in the hospital from blunt trauma injuries he sustained from flying debris. He apparently was attempting to move into his basement as the tornado struck his frame home near Virgil City. The tornado exited Cedar County east of Cedar Springs and continued into St. Clair County. M77PH | |||||||||||
| 10.2 | 1999-05-04 | 3 | 37°59'N / 93°56'W | 38°01'N / 93°56'W | 3.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 1 | 50K | 0 | St. Clair |
| Brief Description: A tornado downed trees just north of Highway 82 near the intersection of OO Highway. The tornado skipped across an open field and increased in intensity just before striking and completely destroying a modular home, spreading debris nearly a mile away. One person in the home was injured. | |||||||||||
| 12.6 | 2004-05-26 | 2 | 37°58'N / 93°57'W | 37°58'N / 93°42'W | 12.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 1 | 500K | 0 | St. Clair |
| Brief Description: An F-2 tornado touched down seven miles west of Roscoe...eventually tracking through the middle of this small community. Numerous homes and building were heavily damaged or destroyed. Minutes later the tornado dissipated south of Osceola. One injury occurred from flying debris. | |||||||||||
| 14.0 | 1958-11-17 | 3 | 37°59'N / 94°14'W | 38°00'N / 94°13'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Vernon | ||
| 14.3 | 1973-04-20 | 2 | 37°58'N / 93°51'W | 38°02'N / 93°47'W | 5.70 Miles | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | St. Clair |
| 14.8 | 1982-03-15 | 3 | 37°54'N / 93°52'W | 38°03'N / 93°42'W | 15.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25.0M | 0 | St. Clair |
| 15.2 | 1982-03-15 | 3 | 37°38'N / 94°22'W | 37°47'N / 94°03'W | 17.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25.0M | 0 | Vernon |
| 15.6 | 2003-05-04 | 3 | 37°37'N / 94°05'W | 37°45'N / 93°38'W | 25.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 3 | 37 | 40.0M | 3.0M | Cedar |
| Brief Description: A large tornado laid out a path of destruction across the entire county. During this time, it took a path through the center of Stockton, which is the most populated community in the county. 350 homes, businesses, and outbuildings were destroyed while 650 received major damage. 37 local residents sustained injuries as three individuals lost their lives. The tornado continued on the ground into northern Polk County. Rob Hewitt age 40, was taking cover in his frame home while the tornado completely destroyed the structure. He was deceased from flying debris. Mark Wilcox age 34, was leaving his home to help a neighbor when the tornado approached. He was caught outdoors and deceased from flying debris. John Cassell age 86, was handicapped and refused to take cover in his basement prior to the tornado occurrence. He was then deceased upon the passage of the tornado. His wife who took cover in the basement survived the event. M40PH, M34OU, M86PH | |||||||||||
| 16.6 | 1995-05-17 | 3 | 37°50'N / 94°28'W | 37°53'N / 94°11'W | 14.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 9 | 7.0M | 0 | Vernon |
| Brief Description: A tornado destroyed homes and buildings to the west of Nevada, then heavily damaged brick buildings within the city. The tornado weakened as it tracked east northeast towards Dederick, but was still strong enough to uproot trees and destroy outbuildings. Witnesses reported extremely heavy rain with the tornadoes passage. The 3M industrial plant on the east side of Nevada recorded an 107 mph wind with the event. | |||||||||||
| 16.7 | 1958-11-17 | 3 | 37°48'N / 94°25'W | 37°59'N / 94°14'W | 16.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Vernon |
| 24.1 | 1973-04-20 | 3 | 37°34'N / 93°48'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Cedar | |
| 24.4 | 2003-05-04 | 3 | 37°34'N / 94°31'W | 37°38'N / 94°06'W | 23.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 5.0M | 1.0M | Barton |
| Brief Description: An F-4 tornado tracked over the Kansas-Missouri state line and into west central Barton County. The tornado destroyed several farm houses and outbuildings prior to dissipating one mile north of Liberal. Ten injuries and one fatality can be accounted for from this large tornado. Rex Smith age 88, was in his frame house two miles west of Liberal when the tornado approached. He was deceased from flying debris. While this tornado was dissipating, a second tornado had formed one mile east of Liberal. This feature then tracked 23 miles through mainly rural farm land of central and northeast Barton County, and eventually through Cedar, Polk, Hickory, and Dallas counties. Altogether there were approximately 50 homes and outbuildings that were destroyed from the twisters. | |||||||||||
| 25.6 | 1958-11-17 | 3 | 37°43'N / 94°31'W | 37°48'N / 94°25'W | 7.90 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Vernon |
| 25.7 | 1958-05-31 | 2 | 37°57'N / 94°32'W | 37°59'N / 94°25'W | 6.40 Miles | 367 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Vernon |
| 30.4 | 1973-04-20 | 3 | 37°27'N / 93°51'W | 37°27'N / 93°51'W | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Dade | ||
| 30.7 | 1966-05-11 | 2 | 37°28'N / 94°17'W | 37°28'N / 94°14'W | 2.30 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Barton |
| 31.2 | 1958-11-17 | 3 | 37°39'N / 94°34'W | 37°43'N / 94°31'W | 5.20 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Vernon |
| 31.9 | 1957-12-19 | 2 | 37°22'N / 94°04'W | 37°27'N / 94°00'W | 6.60 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Dade |
| 31.9 | 1973-04-20 | 3 | 37°23'N / 93°58'W | 37°27'N / 93°51'W | 7.80 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 6 | 2.5M | 0 | Dade |
| 32.2 | 1956-12-04 | 2 | 38°16'N / 93°56'W | 38°23'N / 93°51'W | 9.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Henry |
| 32.5 | 1982-03-15 | 3 | 37°33'N / 94°38'W | 37°38'N / 94°22'W | 14.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25.0M | 0 | Barton |
| 32.8 | 2003-05-04 | 2 | 37°44'N / 93°38'W | 37°48'N / 93°14'W | 23.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3.7M | 1.0M | Polk |
| Brief Description: This tornado is a continuation of the Cedar County tornado that produced F-3 damage in the city of Stockton. The tornado remained on the ground across rural sections of northern Polk County. The tornado destroyed 180 homes and outbuildings while damaging 70. The structural damage was estimated at 3.7 million dollars, with an additional one million dollars of agricultural loss. The tornado continued on the ground into extreme southeastern Hickory County. | |||||||||||
| 33.7 | 2006-03-12 | 2 | 38°15'N / 94°20'W | 38°24'N / 94°09'W | 10.00 Miles | 450 Yards | 0 | 0 | 5K | 0 | Bates |
| Brief Description: Tornado touched down at 1952 CST just on the north side of Butler...and then proceeded northeast over rural country...before crossing over into Cass county 2 miles north of Ballard at 2005 CST. Damage was limited to trees...power lines...and one barn. | |||||||||||
| 33.7 | 1958-11-17 | 3 | 37°38'N / 94°34'W | 37°39'N / 94°34'W | 1.10 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Barton |
| 33.9 | 1956-12-04 | 2 | 38°20'N / 94°14'W | 38°21'N / 94°09'W | 4.50 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Bates |
| 36.0 | 1982-03-15 | 3 | 38°05'N / 93°35'W | 38°15'N / 93°22'W | 14.00 Miles | 700 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Benton |
| 36.5 | 2003-05-04 | 4 | 37°34'N / 94°37'W | 37°35'N / 94°32'W | 6.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 1 | 10 | 13.0M | 1.0M | Barton |
| Brief Description: M88PH An F-4 tornado tracked over the Kansas-Missouri state line and into west central Barton County. The tornado destroyed several farm houses and outbuildings prior to dissipating one mile north of Liberal. Ten injuries and one fatality can be accounted for from this large tornado. Rex Smith age 88, was in his frame house two miles west of Liberal when the tornado approached. He was deceased from flying debris. While this tornado was dissipating, a second tornado had formed one mile east of Liberal. This feature then tracked 23 miles through mainly rural farm land of central and northeast Barton County, and eventually through Cedar, Polk, Hickory, and Dallas counties. Altogether there were approximately 50 homes and outbuildings that were destroyed from the twisters. | |||||||||||
| 36.8 | 1961-04-25 | 2 | 37°24'N / 93°42'W | 1.00 Mile | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Dade | |
| 37.2 | 1963-04-03 | 2 | 37°50'N / 94°42'W | 0.30 Mile | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Bourbon | |
| 38.8 | 1970-05-09 | 2 | 38°08'N / 94°39'W | 0.50 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Linn | |
| 39.4 | 2006-03-12 | 3 | 37°51'N / 93°26'W | 37°59'N / 93°10'W | 17.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 19 | 1.0M | 0 | Hickory |
| Brief Description: A large tornado touched down over rural southwest Hickory County and tracked near the Pomme De Terre lake damn. The tornado eventually tore through an intersection known as Carsons Corner causing signficant structural damage along with 19 injuries. | |||||||||||
| 39.7 | 1961-04-25 | 2 | 37°20'N / 94°22'W | 37°20'N / 94°12'W | 9.00 Miles | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Jasper |
| 39.8 | 2006-03-12 | 2 | 38°25'N / 94°08'W | 38°28'N / 94°05'W | 5.00 Miles | 450 Yards | 0 | 0 | 75K | 0 | Cass |
| Brief Description: Tornado crossed from Bates county into Cass county...6 miles south-southwest of Creighton at 2005 CST. It moved northeast and exited Cass county into Henry county at 2007 CST...2 miles south of Creighton. F1 damage to several structures was noted. | |||||||||||
| 41.6 | 1982-05-20 | 2 | 38°25'N / 94°19'W | 38°27'N / 94°16'W | 3.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Bates |
| 42.2 | 1958-11-17 | 2 | 37°31'N / 94°39'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Crawford | |||
| 42.9 | 1964-03-14 | 2 | 38°04'N / 94°46'W | 0.50 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Linn | |
| 43.5 | 1961-03-12 | 2 | 37°55'N / 94°49'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Bourbon | |
| 44.1 | 2006-03-12 | 2 | 38°28'N / 94°04'W | 38°33'N / 93°55'W | 11.00 Miles | 450 Yards | 1 | 13 | 500K | 0 | Henry |
| Brief Description: Tornado crossed into Henry county at 2007 CST from Cass county. The tornado produced occasional F2 damage before dissipating 3 miles east southeast of Blairstown at 2025 CST. There was one fatality where a man died after the house was destroyed. M54PH | |||||||||||
| 44.3 | 1982-03-15 | 3 | 37°32'N / 94°48'W | 37°33'N / 94°38'W | 10.00 Miles | 600 Yards | 1 | 8 | 25.0M | 0 | Crawford |
| 44.3 | 1983-03-26 | 3 | 37°26'N / 94°42'W | 37°33'N / 94°39'W | 7.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 4 | 2.5M | 0 | Crawford |
| 45.0 | 2003-05-04 | 2 | 37°48'N / 93°12'W | 37°48'N / 93°12'W | 1.00 Mile | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0K | Hickory |
| Brief Description: This is a continuation of the Polk County tornado that entered the extreme southeastern corner of Hickory County prior to moving into Dallas County. A few trees were downed, however, no damage to any structures were observed. | |||||||||||
| 46.9 | 1982-03-15 | 3 | 37°20'N / 94°37'W | 37°21'N / 94°30'W | 8.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Jasper |
| 48.2 | 1963-05-26 | 2 | 37°24'N / 94°46'W | 37°31'N / 94°42'W | 8.70 Miles | 27 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Crawford |
| 48.8 | 1977-05-04 | 3 | 38°26'N / 94°33'W | 38°28'N / 94°31'W | 2.70 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Bates |
| 48.9 | 1990-03-13 | 2 | 37°28'N / 93°17'W | 2.00 Miles | 600 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Polk | |
| 49.3 | 1962-06-02 | 2 | 37°27'N / 94°45'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Crawford | |||
| 49.5 | 1973-04-21 | 2 | 37°11'N / 94°17'W | 5.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Jasper | |
| 49.7 | 1976-03-26 | 3 | 37°05'N / 94°03'W | 37°14'N / 93°43'W | 21.00 Miles | 40 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Lawrence |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.