Springfield weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Springfield, MO right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Springfield as part of Greene County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Springfield
140 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Springfield since 1950, killing 10 people and injuring 210. The most recent was on April 29, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Springfield
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 29, 1991 | F4 | Christian County | 10 mi | 400 yd | 2 | 64 |
| January 7, 2008 | EF3 | Greene County | 50.4 mi | 300 yd | 3 | 18 |
| March 12, 2006 | F3 | Lawrence County | 42 mi | 250 yd | 1 | 8 |
| April 29, 1983 | F3 | Greene County | 5.5 mi | 100 yd | 1 | 19 |
| March 12, 2006 | F3 | Webster County | 32 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2025 | EF0 | Greene County | 8.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 29, 2025 | EF0 | Christian County | 4.9 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 29, 2025 | EF1 | Greene County | 1.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 29, 2025 | EF0 | Lawrence County | 5.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 18, 2025 | EF0 | Greene County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Greene County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 264 | September 20, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 114 | September 20, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 95 | June 25, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 95 | May 24, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 83 | July 9, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 83 | March 15, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 83 | December 1, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 76 | July 9, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 75 | June 14, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 72 | September 14, 2026 |
About Springfield
- Population: 170,596 (2024 estimate)
- County: Greene County
- State: Missouri