Mountain View, Missouri
12 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1945 and the latest in 1986. It stands in Goldsberry Township. It lies in ZIP code area 65548. The Survey maps it on the Mountain View quadrangle. 2,533 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,142 feet above sea level.
Population over time
2 figuresMountain View fell from 2,719 to 2,533 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.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,719 | |
| 2020 | 2,533 | -186 (-7%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
7 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.
- 1945 USGS Montier quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1948 USGS Montier quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1957 USGS Poplar Bluff quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1959 USGS Poplar Bluff quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Poplar Bluff quadrangle1:250000
- 1984 USGS West Plains quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
- 1986 USGS Mountain View quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
48 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 48 fires within 5 miles of Mountain View between 1992 and 2002, burning about 641 acres in total. None started naturally. 14 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 | 31 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 14 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 September 1997 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Ozark National Scenic River | BUCK |
| 9 July 1992 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 23 April 1992 | Debris and open burning | 8.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 2 April 1995 | Debris and open burning | 5.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 18 April 1995 | Debris and open burning | 12 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 14 April 1998 | Debris and open burning | 7.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 12 April 1998 | Arson/incendiarism | 108 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 8 March 1992 | Debris and open burning | 3.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 10 workings within 5 miles of Mountain View: 5 occurrences, 3 past producers, 1 prospect, 1 unknown. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Iron, Stone, Crushed/Broken. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown - Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Unknown | ||
| Jines Bank | Iron | Occurrence | Limonite | |
| Jones Land | Iron | Occurrence | Limonite | |
| Lola Farrar Prospect | Iron | Prospect | Surface | |
| Mayberry Tract | Iron | Occurrence | Limonite | |
| Neighbors John Land | Iron | Occurrence | Limonite | |
| Smith Pleasant Land | Iron | Occurrence | Limonite | |
| Spiva Bank | Iron | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 81 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Mountain View in 81 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 28 thunderstorm wind, 22 flash flood, 20 hail, 6 flood. The reports record 1 death and 1 injury. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | 1 killed | Heavy rain caused the Gill Branch to leave its banks and overtop Highway 71. A 71 year old motorist was swept of Highway Y and drowned in the flood waters. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | 1 hurt, $500,000 | Roofs were blown off homes and a lumber yard was destroyed. The roofs of several hangars at the airport were torn off and planes were splattered with dirt and debris. Damage was also reported to nearby trees. Reynolds County Garwood,28,1045CST,,,0,0,4,0,Thunderstorm Winds High wind knocked down several trees near and just north of Garwood. Several fallen trees damaged roofs and broke picture windows on two houses. Reported by the county sheriff. The high wind lasted 15 minutes reportedly. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | $250,000 | Route Y north of Highway 60 was closed due to flooding. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event. |
| September 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | $100,000 | National Weather Service storm survey determined straight line winds damaged several homes, also a large swath of substantial tree damage was found. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Mountain View | $40,000 | Report of tennis ball size hail. |
| March 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | $25,000 | Several trees were reported down and minor structural damage occurred. |
| September 2016 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | $25,000 | Flash flooding occurred in Mountain View due to heavy rainfall. Numerous city streets had water flowing over them 8-10 inches deep at times. State Highway 17, on the southern edge of town was also closed. Jam Up Creek near town was reported as approaching bank full. |
| May 2006 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | $20,000 | A slow moving heavy thunderstorm caused flash flooding in the community of Mountain View. A few downtown buildings suffered water damage as the flood waters inundated them. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Mountain View | $15,000 | Report of golf ball size hail. |
| January 2021 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | $10,000 | Heavy rainfall caused flooding at a low water areas on County Road 3160. A car was reported washed off the road, no injuries were reported. |
| April 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | $8,000 | Winds downed a power pole. |
| December 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | $8,000 | Power lines and a large tree were reported down near Highway Y. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | $5,000 | A 10 inch diameter tree limb broke and fell onto a vehicle in Mountain View. The report was received via social media. |
| December 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | $5,000 | Power lines and a large tree were downed near Highway Y. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | $5,000 | Several trees were uprooted. A roof of a house was peeled back. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | $5,000 | Several trees and large limbs were blown down onto power lines which caused sporadic power outages. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | $5,000 | Power lines and trees were blown down across County Roads 1240 and 2930. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | $5,000 | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few power lines. |
| May 2018 | Lightning | Mountain View | $1,000 | Lightning struck a tree which caused it to fall onto power lines. |
| May 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | $1,000 | The Mountain View Police reported a power pole blown down. |
| June 1994 | Hail | Mountain View | $500 | Reported by the local police department. |
| April 2025 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | A vehicle was reported in the water on 4th Street in town and a successful water rescue was performed. No Injuries were reported. |
| April 2025 | Flood | Mountain View | - | Route Y was closed at a low water area from heavy rain and flooding. |
| April 2025 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Water was reported over the Airport Road at the Mountain View airport blocking access to the airport. |
| April 2025 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Route Y was closed due to flooding at a low water area. |
| May 2025 | Heavy Rain | Mountain View | - | Storm total rainfall amount of 3.04 inches from May 23 through May 27. |
| April 2025 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Highway 17 in town was flooded in multiple locations. |
| March 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | - | A spotter measured a 72 mph wind gust. |
| November 2024 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Route Y was closed due to flooding. |
| March 2023 | Flood | Mountain View | - | State Highway 17 was closed due to flooding on Jam Up Creek. |
| March 2023 | Flood | Mountain View | - | Highway Y was closed at a low water due to heavy rainfall and flooding. |
| May 2022 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | State Highway Y was closed at a low water area due to flooding. |
| July 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | - | Numerous downed tree limbs and many power outages were reported. |
| December 2021 | Flood | Mountain View | - | State Route 17 at Jam Up Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| December 2021 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Several city streets were flooded and impassable. |
| December 2021 | Flood | Mountain View | - | Highway Y at the Gill Branch was flooded. |
| March 2020 | Flood | Mountain View | - | State Highway Y was closed due to flooding at the Gill Branch. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | - | The Mountain View RAWS site measured a 58 mph wind gust. |
| October 2019 | Heavy Rain | Mountain View | - | The Mesonet station MRWM7 at the Mountain View RAWS site reported 2.03 inches of rainfall. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | - | Several trees were reported snapped. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | - | Several trees were reported snapped. |
| March 2017 | Hail | Mountain View | - | This report was from social media with a picture. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | - | A large tree was blown down in Mountain View. |
| July 2016 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Excessive rainfall caused streets to flood in the community of Mountain View. |
| November 2015 | Heavy Rain | Mountain View | - | There was a report of 2.55 inches of rainfall measure at the Mountain View RAWS site in 24 hours. |
| October 2014 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Several low water crossings were flooded. |
| April 2011 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Highway Y was closed due to flooding. |
| October 2009 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Several streets in Mountain View were closed due to flash flooding. |
| October 2009 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Route 17 was closed due to flooding near Highway 60. |
| October 2009 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Route W was closed due to flooding near Highway 17. |
| February 2008 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Numerous county roads in Howell County experienced flash flooding. |
| October 2006 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Heavy rain caused a section of Highway Y to flood and become impassable to motorists. |
| September 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | - | A few trees were blown down on power lines from severe thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| November 2005 | Flash Flood | Mountain View | - | Water reported over state Highway 17. |
| October 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | - | A few large trees were downed from severe thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| November 2004 | Tornado (F0) | Mountain View | - | A tornado downed numerous trees in the Mountain View area. No structures were affected along it's mile long path. |
| August 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mountain View | - | Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree along county road 3080. |
| April 2011 | Hail | Mountain View | - | no account filed |
| July 2009 | Hail | Mountain View | - | no account filed |
| July 2009 | Hail | Mountain View | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnerville | 3.6 miles | 19 | |
| Chapel | 4.4 miles | 12 | |
| Trask | 5.3 miles | 12 | |
| Peace Valley | 8.5 miles | 12 | |
| Hutton Valley | 9.8 miles | 14 | |
| White Church | 10.9 miles | 12 | |
| Fanchon | 13.8 miles | 12 | |
| Willow Springs | 14.1 miles | 14 |
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 Mountain View | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q962791 | The 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 735739. 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.






