Tips for Data Reporting

Frog and Toad Names to use for the St. Louis Area

There are several options for some of the frogs or toads that you will hear in the St. Louis area. Based on current research and information from the Missouri Department of Conservation, we recommend using the following names for these species.

*If you believe you have heard a different species of frog or toad than what is commonly found here, please send a recording to a FrogWatch Coordinator to confirm.

Beaufort Wind Scale

Below is a chart to help you determine the WMO classification. You can look up the wind speed online or use the appearance of wind effects to determine the WMO classification.