Hail History

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Hail history for Cape Girardeau, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 23, 2012
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles112

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cape Girardeau on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 23, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Cape Girardeau ranks #361 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Cape Girardeau

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		Cape Girardeau
1 hail report · closest near the center of Cape Girardeau		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 18, 20251 in
quarter		Fornfelt, Cape Girardeau
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Cape Girardeau		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Kelso
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Cape Girardeau		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20250.88 in
nickel		East Cape Girardeau
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Cape Girardeau		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Cape Girardeau by year

6062075081091104113121331431511631731821912021222324325126

When hail season peaks near Cape Girardeau

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (16) and March (9).

1Jan2Feb9Mar16Apr3May5Jun1Jul1Aug2SepOct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Cape Girardeau

Apr 15, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Cape Girardeau (1 mi from Cape Girardeau)

National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong to tennis-ball size hail was reported across the city, including the downtown area. Vehicles were dented.

Mar 23, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Jackson (9 mi from Cape Girardeau)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail and 50 mph wind was reported.

Apr 30, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Jackson (10 mi from Cape Girardeau)

Aug 19, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Jackson (10 mi from Cape Girardeau)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen-egg size hail was observed in the community.

May 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Clure (5 mi from Cape Girardeau)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cape Girardeau

DateRatingWherePath
May 20, 2025EF1Cape Girardeau
3 mi from Cape Girardeau		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 30, 2025EF1Fayville
9 mi from Cape Girardeau		17.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 8, 2024EF0Egypt Mills
4 mi from Cape Girardeau		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF0Gordonville
7 mi from Cape Girardeau		0.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF2Jackson
6 mi from Cape Girardeau		9.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 8, 2015EF1Kelso
9 mi from Cape Girardeau		4.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 8, 2015EF1Thebes Jct
7 mi from Cape Girardeau		2.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 31, 2013EF0Gale
1 mi from Cape Girardeau		1.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF0Cape Girardeau
2 mi from Cape Girardeau		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cape Girardeau

112 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cape Girardeau since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Mar 15, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 19, 2026damage reportedKelso
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedCape Girardeau, East Cape Girardeau
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedKelso
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202564 mph, estimatedJackson, Egypt Mills, Gordonville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202560 mph, estimatedCape Girardeau
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202581 mph, estimatedCape Girardeau, Jackson
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedCape Girardeau
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202558 mph, measuredAncell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025100 mph, estimatedJackson, Ancell
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202464 mph, estimatedCape Girardeau
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Cape Girardeau; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Cape Girardeau.

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