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Republic, Missouri

20 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1884 and the latest in 1982. It stands in Republic North Township. It lies in ZIP code area 65738. The Survey maps it on the Republic quadrangle.

Republic within Greene County

On record in Republic

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

Topographic sheets covering this place

8 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

11 since 1992

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 11 fires within 5 miles of Republic between 1992 and 2011, burning about 132 acres in total. None started naturally. 5 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
Arson/incendiarism5
Debris and open burning3
Equipment and vehicle use1
Missing data/not specified/undetermined1
Smoking1

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
7 July 2005Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreWilson's Creek National BattlefieldWELDON 05
27 July 2011Equipment and vehicle use30 acresWilson's Creek National BattlefieldDRAGGER
9 April 2000Arson/incendiarismunder an acreWilson's Creek National BattlefieldROAD 182
5 April 1994Arson/incendiarism90 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
14 March 1996Arson/incendiarism1.1 acresWilson's Creek National BattlefieldBEETLE
1 March 1994Arson/incendiarism2.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
26 February 2006Debris and open burning1.5 acresWilson's Creek National BattlefieldLOGAN 06
2 February 1992Smoking2.0 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

10 of 17 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 17 workings within 5 miles of Republic: 16 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Iron, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Lead, Zinc, Clay. 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
Unknown - ClayClayPast Producer
UnknownLead, ZincPast Producer
UnknownLead, ZincPast Producer
Clever Quarry & PlantStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Lovette QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
UnknownStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
UnknownStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Bayliss LandIronPast Producer
Jackson BankIronPast Producer
John Jackson MineIronPast Producer

Every working recorded in Greene County

Storms near this place

60 of 157 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Republic in 157 storm reports between 1994 and 2026: 69 hail, 68 thunderstorm wind, 8 heavy rain, 7 flash flood. 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.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
April 2026HailRepublic$314,900,000A hail swath from a mile to 3 miles wide began southwest of Republic and continued to the northeast across Greene County. Hail from quarters to 4.75 inches in size fell along a path from Republic to northwestern Springfield to Fair Grove as an intensifying left moving supercell moved to the northeast across the County. Along the storms path, numerous homes, vehicles, businesses, equipment, crops, livestock and other structures were damaged by hail before the storm passed into northwestern Webster County. ||As the storm moved across northwestern Springfield, it moved over the Springfield-Branson National Airport where 4 commuter jets, two cargo jets and up to 25 general aviation aircraft were on the TARMAC. Over 1200 vehicles were in the short and long term parking lot. The storm them moved over the Springfield Zoo killing an Emu and injuring another. At least two dozen people were injured by hail by being outside during the hail.
April 2023HailRepublic$4,000,000Tennis ball sized hail was reported in the western portion of Greene County stretching from northern sections of Republic into west Springfield and northward into Willard. More than 100 homes and dozens of cars suffered damage. This entry will include damages for all entries for Greene County for this event.
January 2008Tornado (EF2)Republic$2,000,000A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-2 tornado impacted northern sections of Republic. Numerous buildings and houses sustained damage. Nearly 15 houses were severly damaged or destroyed. The E3 elementary school in Republic experienced a direct hit causing major damage to the roof, which led to water damage on the west wing of the school. The contracter responsible for rebuilding the roof stated that in order for this type of damage to occur, wind speeds were in excess of 100 mph.
May 2009Tornado (EF1)Republic$1,000,000The Republic Emergency Management Director visually spotted and tracked a tornado that touched down southwest of Republic and moved across the city. Approximately 50 structures were damaged. The heaviest damage appeared to be concentrated on Kristopher Street.
May 2015LightningRepublic$300,000A large home near Republic was destroyed by a fire which was started by a lightning strike. Time was estimated.
June 2013Thunderstorm WindRepublic$250,000A tree was down on a house at Grant and Web Street causing significant roof damage. Several trees fell on cars. Several yard fences were blown down. Several area firework vendors had their tents destroyed and lost of firework inventory. The estimated cost of damages for the entire Republic area including trees down, power lines, and structures will be estimated in this storm report.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindRepublic$200,000Extensive tree damage on the north side of Republic. Estimated 40 percent of the city without power.
December 2018Tornado (EF1)Republic$175,000An EF-1 tornado developed approximately 3 miles west of Republic and tracked northeast and dissipated within the city limits of Republic. Two large barns were destroyed and numerous trees were uprooted. Several homes sustained minor roof damage.
April 2026Thunderstorm WindRepublic$50,000A measured 67mph gust was recorded on the south side of Republic. Several trees were reported down with two on homes.
August 2002Thunderstorm WindRepublic$50,000no account filed
December 2018Thunderstorm WindRepublic$45,000Thunderstorm winds rolled a camper multiple times into the wall of a home. Multiple outbuildings were also damaged.
December 2018Thunderstorm WindRepublic$40,000Roof damage occurred to the Meek's Building Supply Company.
December 2018Thunderstorm WindRepublic$25,000Winds measured at 83 mph removed shingles from several homes.
June 2009Thunderstorm WindRepublic$25,000Several road and business signs in Republic were damaged from downburst wind gusts.
January 2008Thunderstorm WindRepublic$25,000Severe straight line winds moved a mobile home and removed the roof from a home which had been damaged from storms an hour earlier.
December 2018Thunderstorm WindRepublic$20,000Several trees were reported down and shingle were blown of several homes.
August 1997Thunderstorm WindRepublic$15,000Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and damaged a storage shed along Highway 60.
June 1997Thunderstorm WindRepublic$15,000no account filed
July 2023Thunderstorm WindRepublic$10,000High winds downed tree limbs blew shingles off a home.
May 2019Thunderstorm WindRepublic$10,000The Brookline Fire Department reported that the Rapid Roberts at Highway 60 and Hamilton Street had significant sign damage.
January 2008Thunderstorm WindRepublic$10,000Severe winds associated with a squall line produced widespread minor damage across the city including downed limbs and windows blown out.
November 2005Thunderstorm WindRepublic$10,000State trooper reported several outbuildings uplifted and destroyed.
July 1995Thunderstorm WindRepublic$10,000no account filed
December 2021Thunderstorm WindRepublic$6,000A home suffered minor roof damage and a utility shed was moved off its foundation.
July 2014Thunderstorm WindRepublic$5,000Several pictures on social media showed large trees blown down around Republic.
May 2011Thunderstorm WindRepublic$5,000A barn was damaged.
August 2005Thunderstorm WindRepublic$5,000Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and playground equipment. A roof was also damaged as numerous shingles were blown off.
February 2019Thunderstorm WindRepublic$2,000An off duty NWS employee reported shingle damage to a home.
May 2015Thunderstorm WindRepublic$2,000Several trees were blown down and one power line down.
April 2011Thunderstorm WindRepublic$2,000A few sheds were damaged at the Lowes in Republic. The winds were estimated at 50 mph.
August 2024Thunderstorm WindRepublic$1,000A NWS employee reported a downed tree.
August 2018Thunderstorm WindRepublic$1,000Multiple large tree limbs were reported down with minor damage to a few outbuildings.
June 2024Thunderstorm WindRepublic$500A large tree limb was down near Republic.
April 1994HailRepublic$500Numerous reports of three-quarter-inch hail in Republic. Skywarn spotters reported one-inch hail covering the ground in Springfield.
April 1994HailRepublic$500no account filed
April 2026Thunderstorm WindRepublic-A large tree was reported down.
April 2026HailRepublic-Quarter sized hail was reported.
April 2026HailRepublic-Hail up to the size of Ping pong balls was reported.
April 2025Flash FloodRepublic-Several city streets including East Hadley and Grace Streets were flooded with 6 to 8 inches of water on the road.
April 2025Thunderstorm WindRepublic-A large tree was reported down on County Line Road blocking the west bound lane of traffic.
April 2025HailRepublic-Half dollar sized hail was reported.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindRepublic-The weather station at Republic Emergency Management measured a 68mph wind gust.
September 2025HailRepublic-Hail to the size of quarters fell east of Republic.
May 2024HailRepublic-Quarter size hail report from a NWS employee.
May 2024HailRepublic-Report of half dollar size hail.
May 2024HailRepublic-Report of half dollar size hail.
May 2024HailRepublic-Report of half dollar size hail.
May 2024HailRepublic-Report of quarter size hail.
August 2024Thunderstorm WindRepublic-Multiple reports of 60 mph winds were reported in Republic.
April 2023HailRepublic-Golf ball sized hail was reported via MPing.
May 2023HailRepublic-Half dollar sized hail was reported.
May 2023HailRepublic-Golf ball sized hail was reported in a mainly rural area.
May 2023HailRepublic-Quarter sized hail was reported.
August 2023Flash FloodRepublic-Street and yard flooding occurred in town due to heavy rainfall.
August 2022Flash FloodRepublic-Street flooding was reported causing traffic issues.
August 2022Thunderstorm WindRepublic-A large tree was reported down.
March 2020HailRepublic-Half dollar to golf ball sized hail was reported via social media in a rural area southeast of Republic off of Farm Road 194.
March 2020HailRepublic-Hail from dime to ping pong ball sized was reported by an off duty NWS employee just southeast of Republic.
March 2020HailRepublic-Quarter Sized hail was reported.
April 2020HailRepublic-Penny sized hail was reported via MPing.

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
Wilsons Creek4.3 miles20
Brookline4.4 miles21
Yeakley (historical)6.0 miles21
Battlefield6.0 miles22
Yeakley6.1 miles19
Plano6.3 miles19
Elwood7.9 miles21
Haseltine7.9 miles21

Provenance

This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 725224. 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.