On the afternoon of October 24, 2021, several tornadoes formed across northern Missouri. These tornadoes produced some isolated damage, but mostly remained over open territory. The most impactful tornado formed near Chillicothe, and went on to produce EF-2 damage in Purdin, Missouri. There were no reported injuries from these tornadoes despite the visible heavy damage in certain locations.

Tornado in LINN, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 15:40:00 to 24-OCT-21 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HECLA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is a continuation of the tornado that came out of Livingston County. The tornado continued across the entirety of Linn County. For the most part the tornado impacted mainly rural areas of the county, but the tornado did brush by the south side of Purdin, Missouri, causing EF-2 damage to residences near Highway 5. The tornado was well reported by chasers as it approached the northeast corner of Linn County. The tornado was reported dissipated as the storm crossed into Macon and Adair Counties. This was corroborated on the survey with the last damage point in the far northeast corner of Linn County.

Tornado in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 14:27:00 to 24-OCT-21 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIDLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed just east of Interstate 35 in Clinton County, MO. It quickly crossed into Caldwell County, MO where it damaged several trees and a few buildings. The tornado dissipated just east of Goose Creek and State Route D.

Tornado in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 14:28:00 to 24-OCT-21 14:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIRABILE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

This tornado developed just east of Interstate 35 in Clinton County, MO. It quickly crossed into Caldwell County, MO where it damaged several trees and a few buildings. The tornado dissipated just east of Goose Creek and State Route D.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 15:31:00 to 24-OCT-21 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURGES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

On a survey of a large tornado a manufactured home was seen outside of the tornado path slide off its blocks. This damage was consistent with the location and behavior of strong RFD winds south of the track of the tornado off to the northeast.

Tornado in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 15:31:00 to 24-OCT-21 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERSONVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large and long-tracked tornado formed just northeast of Chillicothe and proceeded into Linn County. The tornado stayed over mainly rural areas of Livingston County, but still impacted a few residences and outbuildings in the east central part of the county. This is the first section of the tornado that tracked into Linn County and impacted Purdin, Missouri.

Thunderstorm Wind in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 21:57:00 to 24-OCT-21 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDALIA ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tree damage just south of Highway 50 near Sedalia was consistent with RFD location and behavior, and was not associated with nearby tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 16:01:00 to 24-OCT-21 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tree and minor roof damage just north of Highway 50 between Sedalia and Smithton was consistent with RFD location and behavior, and was not associated with nearby tornadoes.

Hail in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 15:02:00 to 24-OCT-21 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 14:50:00 to 24-OCT-21 14:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: COFFEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were uprooted in the Pattonsburg area.

Tornado in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 15:54:00 to 24-OCT-21 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDALIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Corn swirls were found by NWS survey crew just east of Highway 65, south of Sedalia.

Tornado in PETTIS, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 15:59:00 to 24-OCT-21 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDALIA ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported a funnel cloud, with some debris being lifted off the surface, indicating a truncated tornado just east of Sedalia. The tornado only lasted a minute and other than leaf-litter caused little to no damage.

Tornado in DAVIESS, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 14:36:00 to 24-OCT-21 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTONSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak and brief tornado formed in Daviess County that destroyed an outbuilding at a residential farm in a rural area. NWS survey also indicated a grain bin caved in at the property.

Tornado in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 24-OCT-21 15:16:00 to 24-OCT-21 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

On the storm survey of a larger tornado just downstream of this location a metal building was seen heavily damaged. It was determined to not be part of the path of the larger tornado downstream.