Yes, Hurricanes Have Hit Missouri — More Than Once
It doesn't happen often, but there are several hurricanes and tropical storms that have impacted Missouri.
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Missouri Says Hurricane-Force Winds Recorded in Tuesday Storms
If you doubted the strength of thunderstorms making their way through northeast Missouri Tuesday evening, here's certifiable proof. Missouri weather stations have confirmed hurricane-force winds have already been recorded and the storms have just begun.
Why More than 10,000 Missourians Moved to Florida in Just 1 Year
I understand why so many people think they need to move to Florida, but I'm shocked that so many in Missouri actually did it. The numbers show more than 10,000 in just one year chose to depart Missouri and head to the Sunshine State which begs the question why.
When Missouri Winds were Double the Speed of Category 5 Hurricane
It has only happened once and will hopefully never happen again. There was a wind event in Missouri that is so legendary that the speed of the winds were double that of even a category 5 hurricane.
Have Tropical Storms Ever Impacted Missouri? Surprisingly, Yes
This weekend a historic tropical storm is impacting California. Has one of these systems ever maintained enough strength to slam Missouri? The answer is surprisingly yes. As a matter of fact, it's happened on six different occasions.
Hurricane-Force Winds Confirmed at St. Louis, Missouri Airport
As storms moved through Missouri this weekend, the St. Louis airport has officially confirmed that hurricane-force winds were recorded there.