Cole County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Cole County, Missouri has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 17 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 1 hail report with hail up to 2.5" and 14 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 4, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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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 4, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SSW Wainwright. UPR weather station measured multiple 80 mph wind gusts between 2:47 and 2:50 pm... and sustained wind as h (LSX)”
“Emergency management provided an update with additional reports of extensive tree damage around Osage City. Time estimated by radar. Winds were estimated around 70 mph (LSX)”
- Wind 80 mph 2 SSW Wainwright SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Osage City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Wardsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Centertown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Jefferson City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Eugene SPC verified report
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Photos show numerous trees snapped and uprooted around Toas. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Taos SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.5", 2 tornado reports
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SSE Marion. Tree limb down near 179 and Sunflower Road. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”
“NWS survey team found an EF-0 tornado from near the Missouri River... northeastward through Hartsburg... ending near Fulton. The tornado produced mainly tree damage alo (LSX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 SSE Marion SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 SSE Marion SPC verified report
- Hail 2.5" Eugene SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Wardsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Marion SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NNW Hickory Hill SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until noon CDT today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Cole County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph turning to the northwest behind a cold front with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until noon CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Cole County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cole County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, September 14, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Photos on Facebook show a healthy tree uprooted in a neighborhood near the Cole County Fairgrounds. Time estimated from radar. (LSX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Saint Martins SPC verified report
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Cole County, MO?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 4, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 17 severe weather events in Cole 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 Cole County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report 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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