Ripley County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Ripley County, Missouri recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 14 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 30 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 16 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.
Ripley County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Ripley County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Ripley County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
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.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
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" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 915 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fairdealing to near Oxly. Movement was east at 45 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 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 508 PM CDT, emergency management reported a strong thunderstorm near Poplar Bluff, moving east at 25 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...”
“Social media post of a tree down on County Road N-4. (PAH)”
- Hail 0.25" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Oxly SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Doniphan SPC verified report
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 Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
“Time estimated via radar. Report received via social media. (PAH)”
- Hail 1.25" Gatewood SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”
“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 Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 31, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Report received via social media. Time estimated via radar. (PAH)”
- Hail 1" 3 N Oxly SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Oxly SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“60 mph wind gust and pea sized hail. (PAH)”
“Reported on Highway 21 on the Carter/Ripley County line. (PAH)”
- Hail 1.75" 2 N Doniphan SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Doniphan SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 SSW Grandin SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Naylor SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Naylor SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Doniphan SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Very large live tree snapped... numerous large branches down off multiple trees. Time estimated from radar. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 8 WSW Grandin 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" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5"
“Late report. Estimated Ping Pong ball sized hail in community of Poynor. (PAH)”
“At 920 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Handy, or 16 miles west of Doniphan, moving northeast at 20 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... Handy and Briar.”
- Hail 1.5" Poynor SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
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 Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ripley 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 Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 712 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Doniphan, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Doniphan, Naylor, Budapest, Oxly, Fairdealing, and Briar.”
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, September 15, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 4 S Gatewood SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Ripley County, MO?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 30 severe weather events in Ripley County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Ripley County recently?
Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Ripley County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.