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Washington, Missouri

21 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1890 and the latest in 1985. It stands in Washington Township. It lies in ZIP code area 63090. It stands on Saint Johns Creek. The Survey maps it on the Washington West quadrangle. 14,500 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 551 feet above sea level.

Washington within Franklin County

On record in Washington

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 12 of 42 shown

Every listing in Franklin County

Population over time

2 figures

Washington grew from 13,982 to 14,500 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
201013,982
202014,500+518 (+4%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

10 surveys from 21 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

6 since 1997

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 6 fires within 5 miles of Washington between 1997 and 2019, burning about 2 acres in total. 2 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 burning3
Natural2
Missing data/not specified/undetermined1

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
3 July 2019Naturalunder an acreMissouri Department of Conservation178980-10928-07032019-1632
3 July 2019Naturalunder an acreMissouri Department of Conservation178978-10928-07032019-1647
16 May 1997Debris and open burning1.0 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
25 April 2018Debris and open burningunder an acreMissouri Department of Conservation176981-10928-04252018-2253
12 April 2018Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreMissouri Department of Conservation176986-10928-04122018-2021
19 December 2018Debris and open burningunder an acreMissouri Department of Conservation178059-10928-12192018-1643

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Franklin County

Mines and quarries near this place

10 of 21 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 21 workings within 5 miles of Washington: 19 past producers, 2 producers. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Fire Clay (Refractory), Sand and Gravel, Construction, 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
Unknown - ClayFire Clay (Refractory)Past Producer
Unknown - PbLeadPast Producer
Washington Sand Co DredgeSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Dawson Quarry and MillStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Eichmeyer QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Shuttqy MineStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
UnkStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown - ClayStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown - LsStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown - LsStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer

Every working recorded in Franklin County

Storms near this place

60 of 74 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Washington in 74 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 39 thunderstorm wind, 31 hail, 2 flash flood, 1 tornado. The reports record 3 deaths and 10 injuries. 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
August 1996Thunderstorm WindWashington3 killed, 6 hurtno account filed
August 2012Thunderstorm WindWashington2 hurtThunderstorm winds caused widespread tree and power line damage across Washington. Two people sustained minor injuries from flying debris in the parking lot of the Washington Town and Country Fair. Also, several tents were blown down. Fortunately, the fair grounds had been evacuated.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindWashington2 hurtno account filed
April 1994Thunderstorm WindWashington$50,000County officials reported roof damage to various homes in Washington. Several sheds and part of the fire department roof was damaged in Union. A radio station also sustained tower damage and was off the air for a period of time.
September 1993Tornado (F0)Washington$50,000A tornado produced a 2-mile-track of minor damage to a few homes and trees southwest of Washington along County Road A. Damage was mainly to roofs and was not continuous.
April 2024Thunderstorm WindWashington$30,000There were reports of multiple downed trees and large branches in Washington impacting homes and power lines. AWOS at Washington Regional Airport reported a 72 mph gust at the time.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindWashington$10,000Thunderstorm winds caused scattered tree damage in Washington. A large tree limb fell on a house on West Fourth Street causing some roof damage. Several trees and large limbs were downed along the Rotary Riverfront Trail.
October 2001Thunderstorm WindWashington$10,000no account filed
August 2021Thunderstorm WindWashington$3,000Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and tree limbs.
June 2022Thunderstorm WindWashington$1,000Thunderstorm winds damaged a small shed.
May 2025HailWashington-A Washington School District official submitted a photo of half dollar size hail.
April 2025Flash FloodWashington-The Department of Highways and the public reported multiple inaccessible roads in Franklin County due to flooding. These include parts of Highway A and Highway YY due to side ditches overflowing and Highway CC due to Big Creek flooding over the road and onto the other side. Notably, this is a low point on the highway. On April 5th, the Missouri Department of Transportation reported that Route W just past Sand Ford Road at the entrance to Meramec Caverns was closing due to flooding of the Meramec River. Franklin County received up to 6.2 inches of rain during this event.
August 2025Thunderstorm WindWashington-Thunderstorm winds downed numerous tree limbs 12 to 18 inches in diameter. A few trees were downed in an area from Grand Ave to Jefferson Ave north of 5th Street.
April 2021Thunderstorm WindWashington-Thunderstorm winds snapped off a large tree limb. The tree limb landed on power lines, knocking out the power to a large portion of town.
September 2021Thunderstorm WindWashington-Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs.
October 2018Thunderstorm WindWashington-Thunderstorm winds blew down two large trees in town.
April 2016Thunderstorm WindWashington-A couple of large tree limbs were blown down.
February 2011Thunderstorm WindWashington-Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large trees, tree limbs and power lines throughout town. A couple of businesses sustained minor to moderate roof damage when sections of their roofs were blown off. Some of the fallen trees landed on homes and vehicles causing minor to moderate damage. A section of bleachers at the Washington Fairgrounds were folded over.
July 2010Thunderstorm WindWashington-Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree in Washington. It caused minor roof damage to a nearby house.
July 2010Thunderstorm WindWashington-Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs around town. One large tree limb fell onto power lines and knocking them down.
July 2009Thunderstorm WindWashington-Several large tree limbs and a power line were blown down in town.
September 2009Flash FloodWashington-Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time over Franklin county causing flash flooding. Several roads were flooded including roads near the city park in Union and roads in the Washington area.
March 2009Thunderstorm WindWashington-Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree onto a house in town causing minor damage. Also, a couple of large trees and several large tree limbs were blown down. Two billboards and a couple of power lines were blown down and part of the roof of a business was blown off. The roof of a church sustained minor damage due to the thunderstorm winds.
July 2008Thunderstorm WindWashington-Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs in Washington. One large tree limb damaged three fences as it fell to the ground.
July 2007Thunderstorm WindWashington-Local law enforcement reported several large tree limbs down on the south side of town.
August 2007Thunderstorm WindWashington-Numerous tree limbs were blown down. Also, several trees and power lines were blown down on Highway V near Highway 100.
January 2006HailWashington-A storm spotter reported 1 inch hail southwest of Washington.
April 2006HailWashington-Local law enforcement reported 3/4 inch hail.
June 2006Thunderstorm WindWashington-Several large tree limbs were blown down onto Highway 100.
July 2006Thunderstorm WindWashington-Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindWashington-A sudden severe thunderstorm took down trees, large tree limbs, and power lines in Washington. At least two homes had large tree limbs fall on them causing minor damage. Several power lines were downed by trees causing at least 3000 people to lose power. A lightning strike knocked down a 34,000 volt electric line causing rain water to boil in the street.
June 2005Thunderstorm WindWashington-Amateur radio spotters reported trees down in a city park.
May 2004HailWashington-Storm spotters reported 1 inch hail.
May 2004HailWashington-Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail.
July 2004HailWashington-Amateur radio spotters reported 3/4 inch hail.
May 2002Thunderstorm WindWashington-Thunderstorm wind gusts blew over a large tree damaging a home in Washington. The roof and side of the home was damaged, as was a fence and a parked camper.
August 2001Thunderstorm WindWashington-The Washington Police reported trees and power lines down just west of town.
April 1993HailWashington-Ham radio operators reported 0.75-inch-diameter hail.
May 2025HailWashington-no account filed
May 2025HailWashington-no account filed
May 2025HailWashington-no account filed
May 2024HailWashington-no account filed
April 2018HailWashington-no account filed
June 2013HailWashington-no account filed
May 2013HailWashington-no account filed
April 2011HailWashington-no account filed
April 2011HailWashington-no account filed
April 2011HailWashington-no account filed
March 2009HailWashington-no account filed
February 2008HailWashington-no account filed
January 2008HailWashington-no account filed
March 2008HailWashington-no account filed
March 2006Thunderstorm WindWashington-no account filed
March 2006HailWashington-no account filed
April 2006HailWashington-no account filed
September 2005Thunderstorm WindWashington-no account filed
August 2005Thunderstorm WindWashington-no account filed
May 2004HailWashington-no account filed
May 2004HailWashington-no account filed
May 2004HailWashington-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Franklin 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
South Point (historical)2.0 miles21
Fourmile Corner3.7 miles21
Krakow4.5 miles21
Gildehouse6.4 miles22
Dundee6.4 miles21
Boles6.7 miles21
Clover Bottom6.8 miles21
Pohlman Mill7.2 miles22

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 WashingtonAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q761885The 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 731664. 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.