Scott County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Scott County, Missouri recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 6 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 25 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 19 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 Scott 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, July 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“large branches and a few trees down near interstate. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Kelso SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Morehouse, or 7 miles southwest of Sikeston, 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... Sikeston, Lilbourn, Miner, Morehouse, Matthews, Canalou, Baker, Penermon, and North Lilbourn.”
“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 Scott County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Scott County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — 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...”
“Tree down along Highway 114 east of Highway BB. (PAH)”
- Wind 50 mph Scott County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 WSW Sikeston SPC verified report
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" Scott County NWS severe weather mention
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 Scott County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Scott County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple power poles downed along US-61 north of Sikeston. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Sikeston SPC verified report
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Scott County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph
- Wind 59 mph 3 W Scott City SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A large section of a home was blown in. Multiple trees were uprooted. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 4 NNW Miner SPC verified report
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Gusty winds are expected late this morning into the early afternoon as an area of rain and embedded thunderstorms continues to shift eastward through portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. Winds will increase on the western edge of the shield of precipitation with gusts between 40 to 50 mph possible out of an east to southeasterly direction.”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Scott County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Scott County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
- Hail 1.75" 1 ESE Oran SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 2 SSW New Hamburg SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT early this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Scott County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Scott County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Scott County, MO?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 25 severe weather events in Scott County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Scott County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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