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Ozark, Missouri

23 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1884 and the latest in 1982. It lies in ZIP code area 65721. It stands on Garrison Branch. The Survey maps it on the Ozark quadrangle. 21,284 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,168 feet above sea level.

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Ozark within Christian County

On record in Ozark

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 2 records

Population over time

2 figures

Ozark grew from 17,820 to 21,284 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
201017,820
202021,284+3,464 (+19%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

11 surveys from 23 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

13 since 1992

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 13 fires within 5 miles of Ozark between 1992 and 2013, burning about 58 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 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
Debris and open burning8
Equipment and vehicle use2
Missing data/not specified/undetermined2
Arson/incendiarism1

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
5 September 2011Equipment and vehicle use5.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
4 September 2011Debris and open burning10 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
13 September 2011Debris and open burning4.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
29 August 2011Debris and open burning4.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
23 July 2011Debris and open burning5.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
11 July 2011Debris and open burning5.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
20 June 2011Missing data/not specified/undetermined8.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
2 April 2011Missing data/not specified/undetermined5.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Christian County

Mines and quarries near this place

10 of 23 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 23 workings within 5 miles of Ozark: 21 past producers, 2 producers. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Lead, Zinc, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Zinc, Lead, 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 SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Mary ArnoldZincPast ProducerUnderground
Miller DiggingsLeadPast Producer
Mon-Ark MinesZinc, LeadPast Producer1857
Alma MineZinc, LeadPast Producer
Ground Hog MineZinc, LeadPast Producer
Ribeck MineZinc, LeadPast Producer
Bennett QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Joe Howard Quarry and MillStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Midland Quarry and MillStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Rieves QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer

Every working recorded in Christian County

Storms near this place

60 of 142 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Ozark in 142 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 61 thunderstorm wind, 56 hail, 14 flash flood, 4 flood. The reports record 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.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
June 2007Tornado (EF0)Ozark1 hurtA National Weather Service storm survey revealed that a small EF-0 tornado touched down within the city of Ozark. The tornado initially touched down on Ozark Middle School grounds near the tennis courts, or just west of the baseball field. The tornado proceeded to move northeast toward the Ozark High School soccer field causing intermittent damage and a minor injury. At this point, the tornado lifted some bleachers and from the soccer field and were tossed around.
July 2015FloodOzark$2,000,000The Finley River flooded several businesses in the city of Ozark. Highway 14 and Highway 125 near Ozarks was flooded and closed. The fairgrounds were flooded and some equipment was washed away. The country fair was cancelled due to the flood water. This storm report will contain the overall flood damage estimates across Christian County for this storm event. There were several episodes and heavy rainfall events which led to a compound affect to the flooding damage. Numerous roads, bridges, and low water crossings were heavily damaged.
December 2015Flash FloodOzark$500,000Nearly all low water crossings were flooded. Several county roads and bridges sustained damage from flood water. The Finley River and the James River had significant rises in river levels which flooded several properties. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.
April 2000Thunderstorm WindOzark$90,000no account filed
April 2013LightningOzark$50,000Local broadcast media reported a house on fire at 218 Prairie Ridge Lane in Ozark which was caused by lightning.
July 2023Thunderstorm WindOzark$30,000Winds gusting to 60 mph downed power lines and move heavy lawn furniture.
July 2024Thunderstorm WindOzark$25,000Law enforcement estimated 70 mph winds in Christian County, resulting in over 3000 power outages.
March 2025HailOzark$20,000Wind driven hail to the size of golf balls destroyed windows in Ozark.
March 2024Thunderstorm WindOzark$20,000Multiple power poles were blown down on South Street in Ozark.
March 2024Thunderstorm WindOzark$20,000A home on State Highway F had significant roof damage.
July 2001LightningOzark$20,000no account filed
March 2023Thunderstorm WindOzark$15,000Several three inch tree limbs were downed with a few power poles also broken.
December 2018Thunderstorm WindOzark$15,000Shingles were pulled off several homes and several mature trees were downed. A few of the trees were very large.
May 2019Thunderstorm WindOzark$10,000Power lines were reported down at the intersection of Oak and 3rd in Ozark.
May 2008Thunderstorm WindOzark$10,000Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over several power poles causing power outages across southern Ozark.
July 2001Thunderstorm WindOzark$10,000no account filed
April 1999Thunderstorm WindOzark$8,000no account filed
July 2024Thunderstorm WindOzark$5,000Report of 1 inch limbs broken and shingles blown off.
May 2006Thunderstorm WindOzark$5,000Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed several trees and power lines near the city of Ozark.
July 2006Thunderstorm WindOzark$5,000Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed large trees on two homes that caused minor damage.
July 2006Thunderstorm WindOzark$5,000Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a car that trapped one person.
June 1994Thunderstorm WindOzark$5,000Skywarn spotters reported large trees down.
April 1993HailOzark$5,000Hail was reported between Ozark and Campbell City.
September 2000Thunderstorm WindOzark$5,000no account filed
May 2019Thunderstorm WindOzark$3,000Numerous tree were reported blown down. One building had metal roofing peeled back with some pieces missing.
May 1998Thunderstorm WindOzark$3,000Thunderstorm winds estimated at 50 knots blew down several trees and power lines.
June 1998Thunderstorm WindOzark$3,000no account filed
March 2024Thunderstorm WindOzark$2,000Fence panels were blown down on Kirkwood and Teetop roads in Ozark.
May 2025Thunderstorm WindOzark$1,000Report of a large tree across the road.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOzark$1,000A tree fell and blocked the road in Ozark.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOzark$1,000A large tree fell on a power line in Ozark.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOzark$1,000A tree fell down and blocked Oak Street in Ozark.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOzark$1,000A tree was blown down, blocking Bain St in Ozark.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindOzark$1,000A tree was down on Warren St blocking the road.
March 2017Thunderstorm WindOzark$1,000Small tree limbs were blown and shingles blown off roof. Several outbuildings and sheds were moved from wind gusts.
October 2010Thunderstorm WindOzark$1,000A large tree was reported down in the town square.
July 1999Thunderstorm WindOzark$1,000no account filed
April 1996HailOzark$500no account filed
April 1994HailOzark$500no account filed
April 1994HailOzark$50no account filed
April 2026HailOzark-Quarter sized hail was reported in a mainly rural area.
March 2025HailOzark-Hail to the size of quarters fell just southwest of Ozark.
March 2025HailOzark-Hail up to the size of half dollars fell just west of Ozark near Highway 65.
March 2025HailOzark-Hail to the size of half dollars fell in the city of Ozark.
March 2025HailOzark-Hail up to the size of quarters fell in Ozark.
May 2024HailOzark-Report of ping pong ball size hail.
March 2023Thunderstorm WindOzark-A large tree was reported down on a county road.
March 2023FloodOzark-Finley Creek flooded Finley Park and other roads along the creek and in town due to heavy rainfall.
July 2023Thunderstorm WindOzark-Several tree were reported down along Highway 65.
July 2023Thunderstorm WindOzark-Several trees and large limbs were reported down.
March 2022HailOzark-Penny sized hail was reported.
October 2022HailOzark-Quarter sized hail was reported.
October 2022HailOzark-Hail to quarters in size was reported via social media.
April 2021Thunderstorm WindOzark-A large tree was reported down in town.
March 2021HailOzark-Quarter sized hail was reported.
March 2021HailOzark-Nickle sized hail was reported.
March 2020Flash FloodOzark-The Finely River was flowing out of its banks and into a riverside park in Ozarks. One water rescue occurred with the subject rescued safely.
April 2020Thunderstorm WindOzark-Scattered trees were reported down across town.
April 2019Flash FloodOzark-Between two and three feet of water was reported flowing over McCauley Road south of Highway 14, closing the road to traffic. Flooding continued into the very early hours of May 1st.
February 2018FloodOzark-The low water crossing in the town of Ozark was flooded and impassable.

Every storm recorded in Christian 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
McCracken2.6 miles23
Fremont Hills3.8 miles23
Selmore3.9 miles13
Cassidy3.9 miles23
Linden4.2 miles23
Cowan4.3 miles23
Riverdale4.8 miles12
Shady Grove4.9 miles13

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 OzarkAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q968766The 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 723933. 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.