Walnut Shade, Missouri
14 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1907 and the latest in 1989. It stands in Jasper Township. It lies in ZIP code area 65771. It stands on Bear Creek. The Survey maps it on the Branson quadrangle. It stands 755 feet above sea level.
On record in Walnut Shade
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
- Bonniebrook Homesteadlisted 1997
Topographic sheets covering this place
10 surveys from 14 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.
- 1907 USGS Forsyth quadrangle1:125000, 3 printings
- 1945 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1949 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1954 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1956 USGS Branson quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1964 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1985 USGS Harrison quadrangle1:250000
- 1985 USGS Table Rock Lake quadrangle1:100000
- 1989 USGS Branson quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
22 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 22 fires within 5 miles of Walnut Shade between 1992 and 2020, burning about 111 acres in total. None started naturally. None 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 burning | 10 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 9 |
| Smoking | 1 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 16 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 9 August 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179441-10604-08092019-1940 |
| 5 July 2019 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179440-10604-07052019-0907 |
| 30 June 2013 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 14 June 2019 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 178979-10604-06142019-1015 |
| 7 May 1997 | Debris and open burning | 15 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 7 May 1997 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 4.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
7 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 7 workings within 5 miles of Walnut Shade: 5 past producers, 2 producers. 2 still produce. What was taken out: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Concrete Quarry & Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Table Rock Quarry # 1 | Stone, Crushed/Broken | 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 | ||
| Unknown - Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
40 since 1995Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Walnut Shade in 40 storm reports between 1995 and 2025: 14 thunderstorm wind, 12 hail, 8 flash flood, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Flash Flood | Walnut Shade | 2 killed | During the late morning to the early afternoon three kayakers entered Bull Creek after heavy rainfall caused the river to rise nearly 14 feet. When the kayakers entered the river a river gauge on Bull Creek recorded a water level near 13 feet, or near 9 feet above normal stage. The kayakers entered the river near Round Mountain Road and capsized about a half mile down stream where a low water bridge crossed the river. Two of the three kyakers were pulled under by a siphon/whirlpool and drowned. |
| April 2011 | Flash Flood | Walnut Shade | $10,000,000 | Flooding was occurring on Bull Creek. Many homes had water in them. ||The total cost estimate for flooding damages for Taney County for this entire episode has been included. This includes roads, bridges, and structures which were affected. |
| April 2021 | Tornado (EF0) | Walnut Shade | $125,000 | A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF0 tornado with estimated winds of 70 mph touched down with a path of a half mile in length and a width of 50 yards. Along the path of this brief touchdown, several snapped and uprooted trees were noted along with minor residential damage. One large tree was uprooted and fell onto a home causing significant damage. |
| December 2021 | Tornado (EF1) | Walnut Shade | $120,000 | A National Weather Service storm survey conducted with the county Emergency Manager concluded that an EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 92 mph and a path width of 100 yards traveled for just over a mile and a half. The tornado touched down just west of Highway 65 north of Walnut Grove. Along the tornadoes path numerous trees and some power lines were downed and multiple outbuilding were significantly damaged or destroyed. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | $20,000 | Multiple power lines were reported down in Walnut Shade on Kessler Drive off of west Highway 176. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | $20,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a billboard near the intersection of Highway 65 and Highway F. |
| July 2015 | Flash Flood | Walnut Shade | $10,000 | About 140 people were evacuated from a trailer park along Bull Creek in the Walnut Shade area. There was minor damage to the trailer park and some mobile homes. |
| December 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | $2,000 | A swath of at least 30 hardwood trees were reported uprooted or snapped off. One tree fell an a barn causing minor damage. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | $1,000 | Several trees were reported down in the Bull Creek area, 2 miles off of Highway 65. A power line was also reported down over a trailer. No injuries were reported. The time was based on radar. |
| May 2025 | Heavy Rain | Walnut Shade | - | Storm total rainfall amount of 3.27 inches from May 23 through May 27. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | - | A 62 mph wind gust was measured southwest of Walnut Shade. |
| July 2024 | Heavy Rain | Walnut Shade | - | The Mesonet station FW9611 in Branson measured a 12-hour rainfall total of 6.27 inches. |
| January 2024 | Hail | Walnut Shade | - | Penny sized hail was reported. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Walnut Shade | - | Report of quarter size hail just north of Walnut Shade. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Walnut Shade | - | Report of quarter size hail in Walnut Shade by Highway 65 and Highway 160. |
| July 2024 | Heavy Rain | Walnut Shade | - | Emergency management measured 6.20 inches of storm total rainfall. |
| February 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | - | The MESONET station FW9611 in Branson recorded a 50 knot wind gust. |
| March 2023 | Flash Flood | Walnut Shade | - | Route F at Bull Creek south of Emory Creek was flooded and impassable due to heavy rainfall. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | - | The Mesonet station FW9611 recorded a wind gust of 67 mph. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | - | A wind gust of 76mph was measured by a home anemometer. |
| April 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | - | The Branson Mesonet Station FW9611 measured a 61mph wind gust. |
| June 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | - | High winds reported on Highway 65 caused traffic to stop after a car was pushed into the median by the winds. |
| May 2020 | Flash Flood | Walnut Shade | - | The Emergency Manager reported that numerous roads were closed throughout Taney County as waters rose quickly due to heavy rain then receded almost as quickly. The river gauge at Bull Creek near Walnut Shade, MO also reported the river was out of banks and above minor flood stage. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | - | Several large tree limbs were reported down north of Branson. The report was received via mPING. |
| March 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | - | Several large tree limbs and branches were blown down on to Highway 160 near Walnut Shade. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | - | Multiple trees were blown down along Highway 160 in northern Taney County. |
| April 2011 | Flash Flood | Walnut Shade | - | Highway F was closed due to flooding. |
| April 2011 | Flash Flood | Walnut Shade | - | A water rescue was performed at Bull Creek. |
| December 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walnut Shade | - | Thunderstorm winds damaged several trees in the Walnut Shade area. |
| March 2008 | Flood | Walnut Shade | - | This is a continuation of the flash flooding over Taney County. Lake Taneycomo and Turkey Creek continued to flood lowlands near these streams for periods ranging from several days to over two months. |
| May 2006 | Flash Flood | Walnut Shade | - | Heavy rain fell across the Bull Creek basin where a county road low water crossing became impassable to motorists. A water rescue was performed for two individuals that were caught in the flash flooding. |
| May 2018 | Hail | Walnut Shade | - | no account filed |
| April 2017 | Hail | Walnut Shade | - | no account filed |
| September 2012 | Hail | Walnut Shade | - | no account filed |
| September 2003 | Hail | Walnut Shade | - | no account filed |
| September 2003 | Hail | Walnut Shade | - | no account filed |
| May 2003 | Hail | Walnut Shade | - | no account filed |
| March 2002 | Hail | Walnut Shade | - | no account filed |
| April 2002 | Hail | Walnut Shade | - | no account filed |
| May 1995 | Hail | Walnut Shade | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Creek | 1.3 miles | 14 | |
| Merriam Woods | 2.1 miles | 14 | |
| Rockaway Beach | 2.9 miles | 14 | |
| Long Beach | 3.8 miles | 14 | |
| Irma | 4.7 miles | 15 | |
| Shepherd of the Hills Estates | 4.8 miles | 14 | |
| Forsyth | 5.1 miles | 14 | |
| Edgewater Beach | 5.6 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 Walnut Shade | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q3469257 | 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 728329. 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.









