Cape Girardeau County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 29 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 7 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 21 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 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 Cape Girardeau 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Numerous reports of trees/limbs down around and north of Cape Girardeau... some blocking roads. (PAH)”
“Power outages and some trees/limbs down in Fruitland. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown Cape Girardeau SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Fruitland SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 342 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kelso, or over Scott City, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1010 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Scott City to near Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1125 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Daisy, or 8 miles north of Jackson, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 127 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cape Girardeau, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 310 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cedar Lake Area to 6 miles southwest of Altenburg. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 323 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cedar Lake Area to 6 miles west of Cobden to near Altenburg. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several small tree limbs down in Cape Girardeau. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown Cape Girardeau SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”
“At 248 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marble Hill, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 746 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Daisy to near Grassy. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 709 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Du Quoin to Womac. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Oak Ridge SPC verified report
Sunday, May 31, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Tree limbs down 1.5 miles north of Delta. (PAH)”
“Numerous trees and power lines down throughout Cape Girardeau county... including Millersville... Jackson... Cape Girardeau... and Gordonsville. (PAH)”
- Wind 60 mph 1 N Delta SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Gordonville SPC verified report
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and developing thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dongola to near Chaffee. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. This activity is a zone of concern for rapid development for severe storms in the next hour or so. Remain alert for possible warnings. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Quarter size hail report four blocks east of the university. (PAH)”
“Large tree limbs down. Time estimated from radar. (PAH)”
- Hail 1" Cape Girardeau SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NW Whitewater SPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph, 1 tornado report
“A brief EF1 tornado touched down just east of I-55 along County Road 510. A couple mobile homes suffered significant roof damage along with one being shifted off its fo (PAH)”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Tornado Tornado 3 S Old Appleton SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NW Pocahontas SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 W Daisy SPC verified report
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Cape Girardeau County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Jackson SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 29 severe weather events in Cape Girardeau County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Cape Girardeau County recently?
Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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