The June 22, 1969 tornado

F4St. Francois County, Missouri

An F4 tornado on a 15.1-mile path that killed 4 and injured 14. It was one of 12 tornadoes recorded in the U.S. that day, 3 of them rated F3/EF3 or stronger.

Watch how it happened

F4 tornado · June 22, 1969

How it happened

Follow the tornado’s path, minute by minute.

About this replay

Local time (CST)—Historical replay — logged times

Distance—of 15.1 miles

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RatingF4

The tornado

Rating: F4; Fujita scale
Path length: 15.1 mi; Width up to 440 yards
Killed: 4; Along the whole path
Injured: 14; Along the whole path
Date and time: Sunday, June 22, 1969; 6:35 PM CST
That day: 12; tornadoes in the U.S.; more on this date

Counties on its path

St. Francois CountyMO

Other notable tornadoes that day

F4, Washington County2 killed

Storm Prediction Center severe weather database. Path drawn as a straight line from the recorded start to end point.