Columbia weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Columbia, MO right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Columbia as part of Boone County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Columbia
78 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Columbia since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 33. The most recent was on April 20, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Columbia
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 27, 1990 | F3 | Boone County | 12 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 3 |
| November 10, 1998 | F3 | Boone County | 2 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 16 |
| November 27, 1990 | F3 | Boone County | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 30, 1954 | F2 | Boone County | 89.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 12, 1980 | F2 | Moniteau County | 42.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2025 | EF1 | Boone County | 2.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 20, 2025 | EF1 | Boone County | 3.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 20, 2025 | EF2 | Callaway County | 2.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
| March 6, 2017 | EF0 | Cooper County | 17.5 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 7, 2016 | EF0 | Boone County | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Boone County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 147 | July 10, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 78 | July 6, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 70 | July 10, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 68 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 49 | October 6, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 44 | August 6, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 43 | August 6, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 41 | June 17, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 40 | September 15, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 35 | August 6, 2026 |
About Columbia
- Population: 130,900 (2024 estimate)
- County: Boone County
- State: Missouri