Missouri, 1993

Damaging Winds in Missouri, August 30, 1993

August 30, 1993 · 5 events in 4 counties and zones

5 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 5 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$16,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
5

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

Event by event

5 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When
August 30, 2:45 PM CST
Where
Johnson County, Pittsville
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
38.744, -93.806 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several sheds were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knox

When
August 30, 4:55 PM CST
Where
Knox County, Edina
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
40.128, -92.148 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Power lines were blown down in Edina and 1.64 inches of rain fell in about 45 minutes. The Baring Fire Department also reported trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knox

When
August 30, 5:00 PM CST
Where
Knox County, Baring
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
40.128, -92.148 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Power lines were blown down in Edina and 1.64 inches of rain fell in about 45 minutes. The Baring Fire Department also reported trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clark

When
August 30, 5:15 PM CST
Where
Clark County, Luray
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
40.410, -91.738 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A weather spotter reported downed power poles and lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lewis

When
August 30, 5:42 PM CST
Where
Lewis County, La Belle
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
40.097, -91.722 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county sheriff reported power lines and large trees down.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10332295, 10331729, 10331730, 10332482, 10332320.