Frost/Freeze in Missouri

Events

702

Deaths

0

Injuries

0

Damage

$173 million

• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 7 to 9, 2007$148 million · 34 eventsUnusually warm conditions during the month of March caused early season growth in vegetation across the Missouri Ozarks. Hay along with the wheat crop had began to mature.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 8, 2007$18 million · 11 eventsThis was the fourth and most extreme of several freezes on consecutive nights. Extensive damage occurred to some crops, gardens, and even trees. Record warmth in March preceded these freezes. Most growth was well ahead of schedule when the record cold struck.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 20 to 22, 2021$3.5 million · 32 eventsA late season cold snap brought freezing temperatures down into the 20s to southern and Central Missouri on both the mornings of April 21 and April 22.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, May 3, 2005$2.6 million · 2 eventsRecord breaking cold settled over the Midwest during the early morning hours of 3 May 2005. The cold was of such intensity that all time record minimums for the month of May were tied or shattered at most first order stations and many co-operative stations.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 29, 2008$110,000 · 11 eventsStrong surface high pressure brought near freezing air into southeast Missouri. Nearly calm winds allowed frost to form. The frost ranged from patchy to widespread, depending on the topography of the surrounding area. The heaviest and most widespread frost was in valleys.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 15, 2008$110,000 · 11 eventsHigh pressure was centered directly over the Lower Ohio Valley early in the morning. Widespread freezing temperatures occurred under the influence of this cold high pressure system. Low temperatures were near 30 degrees across southeast Missouri.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 16, 2014$55,000 · 11 eventsHigh pressure moved east across the Ohio Valley, bringing unseasonably cold air and widespread freezing temperatures. Lows were from 29 to 32 degrees at many locations in southeast Missouri. The coldest observed temperature was 29 degrees at Lake Wappapello Dam in Wayne County.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 15, 2014$45,000 · 9 eventsHigh pressure extending from the middle Missouri Valley to the southern Plains brought unseasonably cold air and a rare mid-April freeze. Except for Mississippi and New Madrid Counties, low temperatures were in the lower 30's.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 4 to 10, 200736 eventsAfter one of the warmest March's on record, an unprecedented spell of cold weather hovered over the region between April 4th and April 10th. Low temperatures dropped into the upper teens and twenties. Trees and flowers which had budded or bloomed were extensively damaged.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 4 to 10, 200730 eventsFreezing temperatures hit the entire St. Louis NWS County Warning Area April 4 - 10, 2007. Agricultural experts with the University of Missouri reported agricultural losses in Missouri would be at least $400 million.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 6 to 10, 201818 eventsA late season hard freeze damaged orchard's produce. Overnight temperatures dropped into the middle and upper 20s for several nights. While no dollar amount is available at this time, it is estimated between 10 to 25 percent of the potential produce may be lost.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 18, 199711 eventsAn unseasonably cold April caused problems for some growers, especially fruit growers. The peach crop was especially vulnerable because mild temperatures in March resulted in early blossoms. Lows on April 18 were near 30 degrees.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, October 9, 200011 eventsA widespread killing frost and freeze affected southeast Missouri, bringing an end to the growing season. Low temperatures were in the middle 20s.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, October 28, 200511 eventsWidespread frost was observed across southeast Missouri. Low temperatures ranged from 28 degrees at Doniphan to 38 degrees at New Madrid.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, October 13 to 15, 200611 eventsWidespread frost and freezing temperatures occurred on three consecutive nights. The frost and freeze conditions were about a week or two earlier than usual in the fall. Lows were mostly in the lower 30's each night, although a few places dipped down into the upper 20's.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, November 7, 200711 eventsA hard freeze brought an end to the growing season. A high pressure system over the southern and central Plains ushered in unseasonably cold air. Overnight lows were in the mid 20's at many locations.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, October 29, 200711 eventsClear skies and light winds associated with high pressure allowed temperatures to cool into the lower 30's. Widespread frost was observed.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 5, 200711 eventsThis was the first of several freezes on consecutive nights that resulted in extensive damage to some crops, gardens, and even trees. Record warmth in March preceded these freezes. Most growth was well ahead of schedule when the record cold struck.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 9, 200711 eventsThis was the fifth consecutive night of freezing temperatures. A hard freeze occurred in most areas. Lows were in the mid 20's, not quite as cold as the previous night. Extensive damage occurred to some crops, gardens, and even trees.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 7, 200711 eventsThis was the third of several freezes on consecutive nights that resulted in extensive damage to some crops, gardens, and even trees. Record warmth in March preceded these freezes. Most growth was well ahead of schedule when the record cold struck.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, October 28, 200811 eventsCold Canadian high pressure moved south into the Plains. Brisk north winds brought the first freeze of the season to the entire region. Low temperatures were from 24 to 30 degrees at most observing sites.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, October 29, 200811 eventsSurface high pressure crossed the Lower Mississippi Valley. The combination of light winds, dry air, and clear skies allowed temperatures to fall below freezing with widespread frost. Low temperatures ranged from 25 to 32 degrees.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, October 18, 200911 eventsCold surface high pressure settled over southern Illinois and southeast Missouri. Skies cleared out and winds became light, resulting in the first widespread frost of the season.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, April 9, 201011 eventsSurface high pressure brought clear skies and light winds, setting the stage for frost formation. Temperatures bottomed out in the mid to upper 30's in most places. The cold spot was Doniphan, where the low was 32 degrees.
• Frost and Freeze in Missouri, November 11, 201111 eventsThe first freeze of the season brought the growing season to an end. High pressure moved east across the Mississippi Valley, accompanied by clear skies and light winds.

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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.