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Hail history for Cape Girardeau County, MO
64 hail reports in Cape Girardeau County since 2006 on 47 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 23, 2012.
Cities in Cape Girardeau County
Recent hail in Cape Girardeau County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Cape Girardeau 1 hail report |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Cape Girardeau 1 hail report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Delta 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Cape Girardeau County by year
When hail season peaks in Cape Girardeau County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Cape Girardeau County
128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Cape Girardeau County since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 8, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Fruitland, Burfordville, Cape Girardeau 4 wind reports |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Crump 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Oak Ridge, Jackson, Egypt Mills 4 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Delta 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cape Girardeau 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Cape Girardeau, Jackson 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Cape Girardeau 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 100 mph, estimated | Jackson 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Cape Girardeau 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Jackson 1 wind report |
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 County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).