On average, Missouri can expect about 47 tornadoes annually, with Arkansas coming in at 40. Arkansas will likely fall well short of the record of 107 tornadoes in 1999.

From Fraley, here is the Rolla weather data for the 24-hour period ending at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025: ...

May 16: An EF-3 tornado formed near Clayton, Missouri, moved northeast through the City of St. Louis and ultimately ended near Edwardsville, Illinois, a total path of around 23 miles.

Notably, the recent tornadoes that have occurred in those areas. Small districts with limited local revenue, even the minimum of $4,800, are substantial in a tiny K-8 school such as ours.