Adair County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Adair County, Missouri has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 28 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 6 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 20 high-wind reports with gusts up to 64 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Adair County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Tree limbs downed on northwest side of Kirksville. (EAX)”
- Wind 61 mph 2 SE Kirksville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Kirksville SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Atlanta, or 7 miles southeast of La Plata, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... La Plata, Atlanta, Elmer, Ethel, and South Gifford.”
- Hail 0.5" Adair County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Kansas and central, north central, northeast, and west central Missouri. WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Kansas and central, north central, northeast, and west central Missouri. WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Adair County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Adair County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Downed tree and wires near Clemson Way. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Several reports of wires downed and power outages in Kirksville. Time based on outage reports and confirmed from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Brashear SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Kirksville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SW Kirksville Regiona SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
9 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 63 mph, 2 tornado reports
“Spotter reported a tornado in progress... time/location estimated by radar. (EAX)”
“Wednesday night... June 10th... 2026... an EF0 tornado developed at 6:36 PM CDT. west of US Highway 63 near Sugar Creek Conservation Area. This tornado continued east-n (EAX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 N Millard SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 W Millard SPC verified report
- Wind 63 mph 7 S Novinger SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 SW Kirksville Regiona SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 ESE Kirksville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Kirksville Regional SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 N South Gifford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 S Greentop SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 NE Winigan SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Wind 60 mph Kirksville Regional SPC verified report
Monday, May 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1201 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Plata, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... La Plata, Gibbs, Millard, and Kirksville Regional.”
- Hail 0.5" Adair County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph
“Delayed social media report. Small building blown over and a shed severely damaged. Several roof shingles blown off the main residence as well. Time estimated from rada (EAX)”
- Wind 64 mph Kirksville Regional SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Kirksville SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Missouri. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 AM CDT early this morning. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Missouri. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 AM CDT early this morning. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning.”
- Wind 50 mph Adair County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Adair County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Missouri. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 AM CDT Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 AM CDT Monday.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Missouri. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 4 AM CDT Monday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 AM CDT Monday.”
- Wind 60 mph Adair County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Adair County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Adair County, MO?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 28 severe weather events in Adair County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Adair County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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