1-inch hail reported 1 mi NNE of Cape Girardeau
Hail estimated to quarter size fell in Cape Girardeau, about four blocks east of the university.
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For Cape Girardeau County, NOAA lists 4 hail reports (largest 1 in), 16 damaging-wind reports (up to 87 mph) and 4 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Hail estimated to quarter size fell in Cape Girardeau, about four blocks east of the university.
A few trees were downed between Jackson and Cape Girardeau, along with numerous tree branches. In rural areas short-lived visibility issues developed due to blowing dust.
A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds between Oak Ridge and W/NW Jackson as a cluster of storms tracked southeastward.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Old Appleton
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