Alert archive / Missouri / Tornado Warnings in 2026
Tornado Warning 79, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this tornado warning at Jul 31, 2026, 9:51 PM CDT for Madison County, Sainte Genevieve County, Saint Francois County, Missouri. It was in force for 39 min. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 31, 2026, 9:51 PM CDT (02:51 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 31, 2026, 10:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 39 min
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Madison County, MO, Saint Francois County, MO, Sainte Genevieve County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 9:51 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Leadington, MO | Tree on US Highway 67 just north of St. Francois State park. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jul 31, 9:54 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nne Doe Run, MO | Tree down near entrance to St. Joe State Park, blocking entire roadway. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jul 31, 9:56 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Farmington, MO | Tree debris on Boyce Street. Minor siding/gutter damage to home. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jul 31, 9:58 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nw Libertyville, MO | Power lines down near Plum Creek Road and Highway OO. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jul 31, 10:08 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 E Farmington, MO | 14in diameter tree snapped halfway up the trunk covering Rt 32. Time estimated via radar. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 2.9 hours before the alert went out and 300 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 821 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 98 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 212 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
025
WFUS53 KLSX 010251
TORLSX
MOC123-186-187-010330-
/O.NEW.KLSX.TO.W.0079.260801T0251Z-260801T0330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
951 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Madison County in southeastern Missouri...
Southern Sainte Genevieve County in southeastern Missouri...
Southern Saint Francois County in southeastern Missouri...
* Until 1030 PM CDT.
* At 951 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Park Hills, or near Farmington, moving southeast
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Bonne Terre, Desloge, Park Hills, Leadington, Doe Run, Farmington,
Knob Lick, Weingarten, Libertyville, Coffman, Mine La Motte, River
Aux Vases, Womac, Minnith and St. Mary.
This includes the following State Parks...
St. Joe State Park, Hawn State Park and Missouri Mines Historic Site.
This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 141 and 143.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3767 9056 3792 9057 3791 8997 3790 8997
3787 8994 3782 9000 3775 9005 3767 9011
3764 9015 3760 9015 3757 9014
TIME...MOT...LOC 0251Z 298DEG 30KT 3779 9049
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Kimble4 follow-up statements
282
WWUS53 KLSX 010301
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1001 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026
MOC123-186-187-010330-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-260801T0330Z/
Madison MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Saint Francois MO-
1001 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MADISON, SOUTHERN SAINTE GENEVIEVE AND SOUTHERN SAINT
FRANCOIS COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
At 1001 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Farmington, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Desloge, Park Hills, Doe Run, Leadington, Farmington, Knob Lick,
Libertyville, Mine La Motte, Weingarten, Coffman, Womac, River Aux
Vases, Minnith and St. Mary.
This includes the following State Parks...
St. Joe State Park, Hawn State Park and Missouri Mines Historic Site.
This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 141 and 143.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3767 9054 3789 9053 3791 8997 3790 8997
3787 8994 3782 9000 3775 9005 3767 9011
3764 9015 3760 9015 3758 9014 3757 9014
TIME...MOT...LOC 0251Z 279DEG 28KT 3777 9050
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Kimble459
WWUS53 KLSX 010311
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1011 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026
MOC123-186-187-010330-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-260801T0330Z/
Madison MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Saint Francois MO-
1011 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MADISON, SOUTHERN SAINTE GENEVIEVE AND SOUTHEASTERN
SAINT FRANCOIS COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
At 1011 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Womac, or 11 miles north of Fredericktown, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Farmington, Knob Lick, Mine La Motte, Libertyville, Womac, Coffman,
River Aux Vases, Minnith and St. Mary.
This includes the following State Parks...
Hawn State Park.
This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 141 and 143.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3765 9045 3785 9043 3790 8997 3787 8994
3782 9000 3775 9005 3767 9011 3764 9015
3759 9015 3757 9014
TIME...MOT...LOC 0301Z 261DEG 38KT 3769 9036
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Kimble520
WWUS53 KLSX 010318
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1018 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026
MOC123-186-187-010330-
/O.CON.KLSX.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-260801T0330Z/
Madison MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Saint Francois MO-
1018 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026
...TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MADISON, SOUTHERN SAINTE GENEVIEVE AND SOUTHEASTERN
SAINT FRANCOIS COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
At 1018 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Womac, or 11 miles northeast of Fredericktown,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Knob Lick, Libertyville, Mine La Motte, Coffman, Womac and Minnith.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3764 9042 3780 9037 3782 9000 3775 9005
3767 9011 3764 9015 3759 9015 3758 9014
3757 9014
TIME...MOT...LOC 0311Z 271DEG 34KT 3768 9025
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Kimble709
WWUS53 KLSX 010325
SVSLSX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1025 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026
MOC123-186-187-010335-
/O.EXP.KLSX.TO.W.0079.000000T0000Z-260801T0330Z/
Madison MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Saint Francois MO-
1025 PM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026
...TORNADO WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1030 PM CDT FOR NORTHEASTERN
MADISON, SOUTHERN SAINTE GENEVIEVE AND SOUTHEASTERN SAINT FRANCOIS
COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN MISSOURI...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 3764 9042 3780 9037 3782 9000 3775 9005
3767 9011 3764 9015 3759 9015 3758 9014
3757 9014
TIME...MOT...LOC 0318Z 271DEG 34KT 3768 9017
$$
KimbleThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 7:12 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Callaway, Gasconade, Montgomery, Osage | 2 hr |
| Jul 31, 8:06 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 44 min |
| Jul 31, 8:50 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 3 hr |
| Jul 31, 8:56 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | LSX | Crawford, Washington | 3 hr |
| Jul 31, 9:15 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | LSX | Saint Francois, Washington | 45 min |
| Jul 31, 9:29 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Crawford | 8 hr |
| Jul 31, 10:36 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Reynolds | 39 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.