Carter County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Carter County, Missouri recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 13 hail reports with hail up to 2.5", among 22 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 9 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 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 Carter County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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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.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Handy, or 13 miles south of Van Buren, moving east at 10 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... Handy.”
- Hail 0.5" Carter County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 828 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Williamsville to near Hunter to near Gatewood. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
“At 813 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hunter, or 10 miles east of Van Buren, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Ellsinore, Hunter, Brush Arbor, and Mill Spring.”
- Hail 0.25" Carter County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Carter County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees down between Highway J and Highway C to the south of Freemont. A funnel cloud was reported in the same general area. (PAH)”
“Tree down blocking a lane of US 60. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Freemont SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Chicopee SPC verified report
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 643 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fremont, or 8 miles west of Van Buren, moving southwest at 15 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... Fremont.”
- Hail 0.25" Carter County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 114 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Milltown to near McDougal. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and torrential rainfall. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Carter County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 633 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fremont, or 9 miles west of Van Buren, moving east 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... Van Buren, Fremont, and Grandin.”
- Hail 0.25" Carter County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 633 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Piedmont to near Ellsinore. Movement was southeast 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" Carter County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Carter County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 252 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fremont, or 7 miles southwest of Van Buren, moving northeast at 25 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... Van Buren and Fremont.”
- Hail 0.5" Carter County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
“Report received via social media. Time estimated by radar. (PAH)”
- Hail 1.5" 3 E Grandin SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 2.5"
“Several hailstones photographed around 1-1.5in... with one elongated hailstone up to 2.5in. (PAH)”
“At 449 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brush Arbor, or 15 miles south of Piedmont, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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 2.5" Grandin SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Carter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Ellsinore SPC verified report
Friday, April 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 615 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Handy, or 15 miles southwest of Van Buren, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Van Buren, Fremont, and Handy.”
- Hail 0.75" Carter County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. South winds will shift to northwest tonight. WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Carter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Carter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 7 SSW Chicopee 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 Carter County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Carter County, MO?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 22 severe weather events in Carter 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 Carter County recently?
Yes — 13 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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