BlockBefore

Fair Grove, Missouri

20 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1884 and the latest in 1982. It stands in Jackson No. 1 Township. It lies in ZIP code area 65648. It stands on Fair Grove Mound. The Survey maps it on the Fair Grove quadrangle. 1,582 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,211 feet above sea level.

Fair Grove within Greene County

On record in Fair Grove

Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.

On the National Register 1 record

Population over time

2 figures

Fair Grove grew from 1,393 to 1,582 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.

YearPeople Change
20101,393
20201,582+189 (+14%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

9 surveys from 20 printed sheets

Matched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.

Fires near this place

75 since 1995

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 75 fires within 5 miles of Fair Grove between 1995 and 2020, burning about 413 acres in total. 1 started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined32
Debris and open burning26
Equipment and vehicle use15
Smoking1
Natural1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
9 September 2013Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
9 September 2013Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
20 September 2020Debris and open burning1.1 acresMissouri Department of Conservation230709-03906-09202020-1200
8 August 2014Debris and open burning1.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
5 August 2014Debris and open burning3.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
28 August 1995Debris and open burning1.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
22 August 2014Smoking1.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
5 July 2013Debris and open burning1.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Greene County

Mines and quarries near this place

3 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 3 workings within 5 miles of Fair Grove: 3 past producers. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Lead, Zinc, Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
UnknownSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Bullwinkle MineLead, ZincPast Producer
UnknownLead, ZincPast Producer

Every working recorded in Greene County

Storms near this place

60 of 96 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Fair Grove in 96 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 34 thunderstorm wind, 32 hail, 17 flash flood, 6 flood. The reports record 3 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
May 2013LightningFair Grove2 hurtTwo people were struck by lightning and knocked unconscious at an outdoor rodeo. Both individuals were taken to an area hospital and later released.
November 1996Flash FloodFair Grove1 hurtno account filed
May 2023Tornado (EF0)Fair Grove$100,000A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an intermittent EF-0 tornado touched down near Fair Grove, Missouri and tracked to the northwest about a mile and a half. Maximum wind speeds were 77 mph with a maximum path width of 75 yards. At the start point of the tornado, a home sustained minor damage to siding., otherwise sporadic and sparse tree damage was noted along the tornadoes path. Just before lifting, several outbuildings suffered significant damage.
April 2013LightningFair Grove$50,000An apparent lightning strike started a fire which destroyed a storage building. A car and boat along with tools were in the building and was a total loss. The strike happened near the intersection of Farm Road 203 and Langtry Lane. Time was estimated.
April 1993Thunderstorm WindFair Grove$50,000Numerous large trees were blown down. At Fair Grove, several small sheds and outbuildings were destroyed.
December 2018Thunderstorm WindFair Grove$25,000The Fair Grove Police Department utility pole, with attached city infrastructure equipment, snapped in half at 70 East Willow Street.
March 2009Thunderstorm WindFair Grove$20,000The Upper Elementary school roof was pealed off. A National Weather Service storm revealed that this damage was the result of straight line winds.
April 2024Thunderstorm WindFair Grove$15,000A large trees were reported down on a vehicle damaging the vehicle.
June 2010Thunderstorm WindFair Grove$6,000Thunderstorm winds downed numerous tree branches in Fair Grove. The largest tree limbs were eight inches in diameter. A free standing business marquee in a parking lot and a fireworks tent were blown down. A telephone wiring junction box was also blown down.
February 2018FloodFair Grove$5,000There was a water rescue on Highway CC near Farm Road 199.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindFair Grove$5,000A tree was blown down on to a house in Fair Grove.
June 2011Thunderstorm WindFair Grove$5,000Minor roof damage occurred to the Kum and Go gas station in town.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindFair Grove$1,000A road sigh was blown down along with several trees.
October 2014Thunderstorm WindFair Grove$1,000A radio antenna was damaged by estimated 60 mph wind gusts.
April 2025Flash FloodFair Grove-Route CC at the Little Pomme De Terre River was flooded and impassable.
April 2025Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-Several large limbs of greater than 3 inch diameter were reported down.
April 2025Flash FloodFair Grove-Farm Road 199 about 0.5 miles south of Route CC at the Little Pomme De Terre River was flooded and impassable.
May 2025Flash FloodFair Grove-Route CC at the Little Pomme De Terre River was closed due to flooding.
May 2024Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-Social media report of a tree that was uprooted and fell on a truck.
April 2024Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-A large tree was uprooted.
April 2024Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-Multiple large tree limbs were reported down with a few trees split.
April 2024Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-A large tree was reported uprooted.
July 2023HailFair Grove-Hail up to quarters in size was reported.
January 2021Flash FloodFair Grove-Heavy rainfall caused Highway CC to be closed due to flooding.
March 2021FloodFair Grove-The low water crossing on Highway CC at the Little Pomme De Terre River was closed due to flooding.
May 2020FloodFair Grove-Highway CC was closed due to flooding at the Little Pomme De Terre River low water crossing.
January 2020Flash FloodFair Grove-Highway CC was closed near Farm Road 193 due to flooding.
March 2019Flash FloodFair Grove-Highway CC was closed between Farm Roads 193 and 199 with flowing water several feet deep over the roadway.
March 2019FloodFair Grove-Flooding of the low water crossing at Farm Road 231 and Cabin Creek closed the road.
July 2019Heavy RainFair Grove-A 24 hour rainfall of 3.50 inches was measured.
May 2019Flash FloodFair Grove-The Fair Grove Emergency Manager reported water flowing over Highway AA and Farm Road 2 where Cabin Creek was flowing out of its banks.
May 2019Flash FloodFair Grove-Water was over roadways and barriers placed at Farm Road 199 to Sunset Street and Farm Roads 199 to 193 in Fair Grove where the Little Pomme de Terre River and multiple smaller creeks and tributaries were flowing out of their banks.
May 2019Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-Law enforcement reported wind gusts between 65 and 70 MPH.
May 2019Flash FloodFair Grove-Debris was reported on roadway with high water up to 10 inches over the roadway at Main and Saddleclub Roads in Fair Grove.
May 2019Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-Several pictures of 3 inch diameter tree branches broken on orchard road were received from the public in Fair Grove.
September 2018Heavy RainFair Grove-A private weather station located off of State Highway 125 southeast of Fair Grove reported a 24 hour accumulation of 5.35 inches.
September 2018Heavy RainFair Grove-The Mesonet station F2176,reported a 24 rain total of 3.63 inches.
September 2018Flash FloodFair Grove-Flooding was reported at Main Street and Saddle Club Road making the road impassable to traffic. Several feet of water was covering other streets in town at the time as well.
September 2018Flash FloodFair Grove-A water rescue occurred near the Greene and Polk County line where flood waters impacted County Road AF near North Farm Road 193. No injuries were reported.
September 2018Flash FloodFair Grove-Heavy rain caused flooding and impassable roads on Highway CC between Farm Roads 193 and 199.
July 2018HailFair Grove-Quarter-sized hail was reported just west and south west of Fair Grove. The time was estimated by radar.
March 2017HailFair Grove-Ping pong size hail was reported on the north side of Fellows Lake. This report was from social media with a picture.
March 2017Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-Several medium size trees were blown down blocking Farm Road 209 near Fair Grove.
May 2017Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-The Fair Grove Emergency Manager reported a 60 mph wind gust and at least one tree down.
October 2017Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-A wind gust of 61 mph was measured on the south side of Fair Grove.
April 2016HailFair Grove-Quarter size hail was reported near Farm Road 225 north of Farm Road 22.
July 2016Flash FloodFair Grove-Excessive rainfall caused flash flooding along the Little Pomme De Terre River. Highway CC was closed and impassable to motorists.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-Large tree limbs snapped near Fair Grove along Highway 125.
July 2015Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-A tree was blown down near Main Street and Maple Street in the city of Fair Grove.
April 2013FloodFair Grove-Highway CC was closed due to flooding.
September 2012Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-Several trees were reported down.
June 2011Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-Winds were estimated by a trained spotter. A few limbs were also reported down.
June 2011Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-Several trees and power lines were reported down along Farm Road 34.
August 2010Thunderstorm WindFair Grove-A large tree down was reported down.
September 2010Flash FloodFair Grove-Route CC was closed due to flooding.
September 2009Flash FloodFair Grove-State Route CC was closed due to flooding.
September 2009Heavy RainFair Grove-A COOP Observer measured 3.20 inches of rainfall with runoff causing a small pond to overflow.
January 2008HailFair Grove-Baseball sized hail fell in Fair Grove.
May 2007Flash FloodFair Grove-Numerous roads across northern Greene County experienced signficant flash flooding.
June 2007FloodFair Grove-Flooding continued along the Pomme De Terre River in northeast Greene County. Low areas along the Sac, Little Sac, and the North Dry Sac also remained flooded.

Every storm recorded in Greene County

Nearest settlements

The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.

Map PlaceDistance Sheets
Bassville2.9 miles23
Fruitland4.4 miles20
Hickory Barren4.5 miles23
Avalon Park7.1 miles20
Strafford8.2 miles20
Alsup8.2 miles17
Ebenezer8.8 miles20
Nogo9.1 miles23

Elsewhere

Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.

Wikipedia article on Fair GroveAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q965643The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0).

Provenance

This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 717724. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.

Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.