Osceola, Missouri
20 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1887 and the latest in 1991. It stands in Osceola Township. It lies in ZIP code area 64776. It lies near Lilleys Island. The Survey maps it on the Osceola quadrangle. 909 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 751 feet above sea level.
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On record in Osceola
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
- Osceola Public School Buildinglisted 1999
Population over time
2 figuresOsceola fell from 947 to 909 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 | 947 | |
| 2020 | 909 | -38 (-4%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
11 surveys from 20 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.
- 1887 USGS Clinton quadrangle1:125000
- 1894 USGS Clinton quadrangle1:125000, 4 printings
- 1939 USGS Osceola quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1940 USGS Osceola quadrangle1:24000
- 1947 USGS Jefferson City quadrangle1:250000
- 1954 USGS Jefferson City quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1955 USGS Jefferson City quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1958 USGS Jefferson City quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Jefferson City quadrangle1:250000
- 1983 USGS Harry S Truman Reservoir quadrangle1:100000
- 1991 USGS Osceola quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
55 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 55 fires within 5 miles of Osceola between 1992 and 2018, burning about 2,966 acres in total. None started naturally. 10 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 | 24 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 16 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 10 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 3 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September 1999 | Debris and open burning | 3.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 18 September 2000 | Debris and open burning | 15 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 7 May 2014 | Recreation and ceremony | 10 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 13 May 2013 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 6 April 2006 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 106 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | LICHEN GLADE |
| 5 April 1992 | Debris and open burning | 20 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 5 April 1992 | Recreation and ceremony | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 4 April 2002 | Arson/incendiarism | 2.0 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 Osceola: 9 past producers, 1 unknown. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Barium-Barite. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Mine | Barium-Barite | Past Producer | ||
| Krifer Brothers Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Krifer Brothers Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - S&G | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Geo. Baker Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Unknown | ||
| Halliwell Cement Co. Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Ls. | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Ls. | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Ls. | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Ls. | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
56 since 1995Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Osceola in 56 storm reports between 1995 and 2025: 24 hail, 22 thunderstorm wind, 7 flash flood, 2 heavy rain. The reports record 2 deaths. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2001 | Flash Flood | Osceola | 2 killed | no account filed |
| May 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | $40,000 | Power lines were downed causing power outages in Osceola and Lowery City. |
| May 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | $20,000 | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed power poles and numerous trees across much of the county. |
| June 2001 | Lightning | Osceola | $10,000 | no account filed |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | $8,000 | Several uprooted trees were reported in and around Osceola. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | $5,000 | Several large trees were snapped and power lines were downed half a mile north of the downtown square. |
| June 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | $5,000 | no account filed |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | $4,000 | A garage had significant damage due to a large tree that fell on it. |
| June 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | $2,000 | There were medium size tree limbs blown down along with several power lines down in Osceola. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | $2,000 | Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds in and north of Osceola, with several trees downed. Gusts to 60 mph were reported north of town. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | $1,000 | A tree with a base of 10-12 inches in diameter fell across Humansville Rd. in Osceola. |
| June 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | $1,000 | Severe thunderstorm winds blew down a billboard in Osceola. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | $1,000 | Strong winds associated with severe thunderstorms downed a large tree in Osceola, destroyed a mobile home 2 miles south of Collins along state Route 13, and caused damage to another mobile home and 5 barns from south of Collins to 3 miles northeast of Collins near U.S. Route 54. |
| June 2025 | Hail | Osceola | - | Hail just larger than quarter size occurred in Osceola. |
| August 2025 | Heavy Rain | Osceola | - | Report of 3.00 inches of storm-total rainfall. |
| July 2023 | Hail | Osceola | - | Hail up to quarters in size was reported. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | - | Several trees and large limbs were reported down. |
| July 2020 | Flash Flood | Osceola | - | County Road 175 at Highway B was closed due to high water on Turkey Creek at the low water crossing. |
| July 2019 | Heavy Rain | Osceola | - | A 24 hour rainfall of 4.50 inches was measured. |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | - | A trained spotter estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph. |
| January 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | - | A trained weather spotter reported a 65 mph wind gust. |
| May 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | - | Thunderstorm winds downed numerous limbs. |
| March 2009 | Flash Flood | Osceola | - | Heavy rain caused several low water crossings to become flooded and impassable to motorists. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree along Highway WW. |
| April 2009 | Flash Flood | Osceola | - | Heavy rain caused six low water crossings across the county to become flooded. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Osceola | - | Excessive rain caused several low water crossing across the county to become flooded and impassable to motorists. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | - | Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds in and north of Osceola, with several trees downed. Gusts to 60 mph were reported north of town. |
| February 2017 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| April 2014 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| April 2012 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| February 2008 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| January 2005 | Flash Flood | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| June 2005 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| April 2003 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| June 2003 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| June 2003 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| May 2003 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| May 2003 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| May 2003 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| May 2001 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| September 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| March 2000 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| April 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| September 2000 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| June 1998 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| July 1997 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| May 1997 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| April 1997 | Hail | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| September 1996 | Flash Flood | Osceola | - | no account filed |
| October 1995 | Hail | Osceola | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista | 4.6 miles | 17 | |
| Tracy | 5.3 miles | 17 | |
| Corbin (historical) | 5.9 miles | 20 | |
| Chalk Level | 6.4 miles | 20 | |
| Lowry City | 6.5 miles | 20 | |
| Raney | 6.7 miles | 17 | |
| Osage Heights | 7.1 miles | 16 | |
| Topper | 7.2 miles | 17 |
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 Osceola | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q958985 | 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 756486. 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.










