Goodhope, Missouri
12 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1937 and the latest in 1985. It stands in Washington Township. It lies in ZIP code area 65608. The Survey maps it on the Goodhope quadrangle.
Topographic sheets covering this place
11 surveys from 12 printed sheetsMatched 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.
- 1937 USGS Bradleyville quadrangle1:48000
- 1943 USGS Bradleyville quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1945 USGS Bradleyville quadrangle1:62500
- 1945 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1949 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1954 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1958 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1964 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1982 USGS Goodhope quadrangle1:24000
- 1985 USGS Ava quadrangle1:100000
- 1985 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
Fires near this place
57 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 57 fires within 5 miles of Goodhope between 1992 and 2020, burning about 1,461 acres in total. None started naturally. 15 were 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 |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 36 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 15 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 5 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 220622-03401-08132020-2108 |
| 19 July 1999 | Debris and open burning | 4.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 8 April 1995 | Arson/incendiarism | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 8 April 1995 | Debris and open burning | 40 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 8 April 1992 | Debris and open burning | 3.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 5 April 2000 | Debris and open burning | 4.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 5 April 2000 | Debris and open burning | 30 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 5 April 1992 | Arson/incendiarism | 19 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
1 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Goodhope: 1 past producer. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Zinc, Lead. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Diggings | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
53 since 2000Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Goodhope in 53 storm reports between 2000 and 2025: 22 hail, 22 thunderstorm wind, 4 flash flood, 4 tornado. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. 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.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2005 | Tornado (F1) | Goodhope | $500,000 | This tornado is an extension of the Christian County tornado. A National Weather Service storm storm survey revealed that an F-1 tornado tracked across rural areas of southwest Douglas County. The tornado entered the county approximately 7 miles southwest of Goodhope, and tracked to 4 miles south southeast of Ava. One home sustained minor damage two miles south of Goodhope. |
| April 2025 | Tornado (EF0) | Goodhope | $100,000 | An EF0 tornado damaged trees, including some being uprooted in a cyclonic pattern along an intermittent path between Highway O and Highway 14. A few homes and cars were damaged by falling limbs. |
| March 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | $75,000 | Multiple trees were reported down along with roof and minor structural damage to several outbuildings. |
| May 2009 | Tornado (EF2) | Goodhope | $20,000 | A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-2 tornado touched down two miles west of Goodhope and tracked northeast for about two and a half miles. The tornado tore a roof off of a home along with damaging numerous trees. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Goodhope | $10,000 | Report of Golf Ball size hail. |
| June 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | $10,000 | Multiple large limbs were reported down and minor damage to a few outbuildings was reported. |
| April 2014 | Tornado (EF0) | Goodhope | $10,000 | A NWS Storm Survey found a brief EF-0 tornado affected the town of Goodhope. This tornado produced considerable tree damage along a 1 mile path from just southwest of Goodhope the northeast of Goodhope. Several outbuildings were also damaged. Winds were estimated at 80 MPH. |
| April 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | $10,000 | Several windows were blown out of a home off Highway 76. |
| April 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | $5,000 | A large tree fell on a home. Minor damage to the home occurred. |
| March 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | $5,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts damaged a barn. |
| May 2022 | Lightning | Goodhope | $2,500 | A home was struck by lightning with only minor damage reported. no fire occurred. |
| February 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | $2,000 | A barn received minor damage from high winds. |
| July 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | $2,000 | Several trees and power lines were blown down in the Goodhope area. |
| August 2002 | Hail | Goodhope | $2,000 | no account filed |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | A large tree was reported down. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | Multiple trees were reported down. |
| March 2023 | Flash Flood | Goodhope | - | Heavy rainfall caused a low water area to become flooded and impassable. |
| March 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | A large tree was reported down on Highway O. |
| March 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | A large tree was reported down. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | Several large tree branches were downed. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | Multiple large tree limbs and a large tree were reported down on and along Highway 76. |
| April 2022 | Hail | Goodhope | - | Half dollar sized hail was reported. |
| May 2022 | Hail | Goodhope | - | Ping pong ball sized hail was reported in a mainly rural area. |
| May 2021 | Hail | Goodhope | - | Quarter size hail was reported. |
| June 2021 | Flash Flood | Goodhope | - | A low water crossing was flooded and impassable near Goodhope. Pictures of the flooding were sent by an amateur radio operator. |
| February 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | Several large diameter trees were reported down in and around Goodhope. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | A large tree and many limbs were reported down in the Goodhope area. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | A tree was blown down blocking Highway T near Highway O. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 to 65 mph. |
| October 2009 | Flash Flood | Goodhope | - | A successful water rescue occurred in a low water crossing on Highway NN. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts blew trees over along Highway O in the Goodhope area. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed several trees in the community of Goodhope. |
| August 2005 | Flash Flood | Goodhope | - | Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused several areas of western Douglas County to experience flash flooding. |
| April 2018 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| May 2018 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| April 2017 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| March 2008 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| July 2007 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| September 2006 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| February 2005 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| June 2005 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| September 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| April 2003 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| April 2003 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| August 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| December 2002 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| April 2002 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
| May 2000 | Hail | Goodhope | - | no account filed |
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 | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy | 1.3 miles | 12 | |
| Jackson Mill | 2.0 miles | 12 | |
| Red Bank | 2.0 miles | 12 | |
| Merritt | 3.3 miles | 12 | |
| Arno | 3.9 miles | 13 | |
| Old Merritt | 4.3 miles | 13 | |
| Cross Roads | 4.7 miles | 13 | |
| Rome | 5.0 miles | 13 |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 718562. 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.










