Stone County, MO Environment & Hazard Risk

• Strong windVery High$9.7M/yr expected annual loss, about 6.0 events a year
• Ice stormRelatively High$1.2M/yr expected annual loss, about 1.6 events a year
• LandslideRelatively Moderate$45.3K/yr expected annual loss, about 1.1 events a year
• Heat waveRelatively Moderate$1.3M/yr expected annual loss, about 13 events a year
• Winter weatherRelatively Moderate$118K/yr expected annual loss, about 11 events a year
• TornadoRelatively Moderate$2M/yr expected annual loss, about once every 3 years
• LightningRelatively Moderate$388K/yr expected annual loss, about 58 events a year
• EarthquakeRelatively Low$531K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 515 years
• WildfireRelatively Low$93.2K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 773 years
• HailRelatively Low$342K/yr expected annual loss, about 7.5 events a year
• Cold waveRelatively Low$1.1M/yr expected annual loss, about 2.1 events a year
• DroughtRelatively Low$117K/yr expected annual loss, about 4.4 events a year
• HurricaneVery Low$23.1K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 87 years

Bars show the national percentile score (0 to 100) for each hazard. Dollar figures are expected annual losses to buildings, people and crops. Not rated here: avalanche, coastal flooding, riverine flooding, tsunami, volcanic activity.

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Homes with flood insurance

50 of 20,261 (0.3%)

Homes in high-risk flood zones

275

Insured in high-risk zones

30 (11%)

Flood claims since 1978

75

Claims paid since 1978

$2.1M

• Hail241
• Thunderstorm Wind192 · 18 deaths
• Flash Flood97
• Flood34
• Drought33
• Winter Storm31
• Tornado23
• Heavy Rain15
• Winter Weather10
• Heat9

• Thunderstorm Wind52 kt wind07/20/2018

  Notch, Stone County

  17 deaths

  What happened

  A line of severe thunderstorms producing 50 to 70 mph winds caused wind damage across Stone County. On Table Rock Lake, winds of over 60 mph led to high waves. An amphibious tourist vehicle sank with seventeen fatalities and numerous injuries reported.

• TornadoEF2, 7.75 mi path, 400 yd wide02/29/2012

  Kimberling City, Stone County

  10 injured, $5.5M damage

  What happened

  An EF-2 tornado tracked from near Kimberling City near Joe Bald Road to 1.5 miles west of Branson where it crossed the county line into Taney County. Estimated maximum wind speeds were from 120 to 130 mph. Maximum path width was 400 yards. Path in Stone County was nearly eight miles and the overall length was approximately 22 miles. Damage was reported to 30 homes in Kimberling City, as well as the Joe Bald, Indian Point, Compton Ridge and Gobbler's Mountain areas. Significant damage occurred to the Kimberling Inn. At the Port of Kimberling Marina, four large boat docks were damage or destroyed and nearly 150 boats were damaged though only one was sunk. The tornado track continued into Taney County and struck Branson, Missouri.

• Thunderstorm Wind61 kt wind07/15/2023

  Blue Eye, Stone County

  1 death, $40K damage

  What happened

  A large oak tree was up rooted and fell on a camper trailer at the Old 86 Campground at Table Rock Lake. A woman sleeping in the camper was killed.

• Flash Flood03/18/2008

  Crane, Stone County

  $7M damage

  What happened

  Record flooding occurred along the James River over Stone County. 60 homes were destroyed by flooding while approximately 30 of these homes were washed away into the James River. These homes were in the communities of Hooten Town, Bakers Hole, and Galena. The flooding was caused from rainfall amounts up to eight inches near the head waters of the James and Finley rivers. Nearly all low areas that typically experience flooding during excessive rainfall were flooded.

• Drought08/01/2011

  Stone

  $5M damage

  What happened

  The U.S Drought Monitor reported Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of August. The region did received some rainfall during the month, though the coverage was limited. As a result of the limited rainfall, combined with the excessive heat, the USDA Service center in Stone County indicated that crop losses were as high as 75 percent of the spring crops. Many farmers and ranchers reported having to feed hay as pastures stopped growing and became dry and farm stock ponds dried up through the month. The crops that were harvested, had a lower quality as a result of the dry conditions.

• Flash Flood04/25/2011

  Galena, Stone County

  $4M damage

  What happened

  Route AA was closed due to flooding.||The total cost estimate for flooding damages for Stone County for this entire episode has been included. This includes roads, bridges, and structures which were affected.

• Mo American Stonebridge VillageServes 2,100 · Groundwater · PrivateNo health violations
• Stone County Pwsd 1Serves 2,052 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+2 monitoring or reporting
• Pwsd 2 of Stone County 265Serves 1,535 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+1 monitoring or reporting
• Crane PwsServes 1,495 · Groundwater · Local government1 health violation+8 monitoring or reporting
• Mo Ark Water CoServes 1,478 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+69 monitoring or reporting
• Reeds Spring PwsServes 1,287 · Groundwater · Local governmentNo health violations+2 monitoring or reporting
• Mo American Ozark Mtn Water Company 2Serves 583 · Groundwater · PrivateNo health violations
• Twin Island EstatesServes 525 · Groundwater · PrivateNo health violations