Perry 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 Perry County, Missouri recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 5 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 15 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 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 Perry 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down along Highway 61 near Brewer. Time estimated from radar. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown Brewer SPC verified report
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 819 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Willisville to near Pittsburg. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Perry County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Perry County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 3 ESE Brewer SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 S Lithium SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 152 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grand Tower, or 9 miles southwest of Murphysboro, 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...”
“At 1258 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Willisville to 9 miles southeast of Chester to Perryville to near Womac. Movement was southeast 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Perry County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Perry County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
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 Perry County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Perry County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“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.”
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph. WHERE...Bollinger, Cape Girardeau and Perry Counties in Missouri, and Union, Jackson, Perry, Jefferson, Franklin, Williamson, Johnson, Saline, Hamilton and Wayne Counties in iLlinios WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. A wind advisory or additional high wind warning will be required after 1 pm.”
- Wind 60 mph Perry County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Perry County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Perry County NWS severe weather mention
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 Perry County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 512 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Coffman to 7 miles north of Shook. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Chester, Perryville, Marble Hill, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Perry County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Perry County, MO?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Perry 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 Perry County recently?
Yes — 5 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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