Cape Girardeau storm history
Storm events recorded in Cape Girardeau, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
1,182
Total events
48
Tornadoes
145
Hail
187
Floods
7
Deaths
$41.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado touched down at the intersection of Highway 34 and Business Loop I-55 in Jackson, then moved northeast across downtown Jackson and the Bent Creek Golf Course. The damage path ended about 300 yards short of Interstate 55. Several trees blocked Interstate 55 near Jackso…
Mississippi River levels continued their climb from December, and record flooding occurred early in the month. At the Cape Girardeau river gage, the river crested at a new record of 48.86 feet on the evening of New Year's Day. The old record was 48.49 feet, which was set in Augus…
Widespread damaging winds affected northern parts of the county. Over 1,000 trees were blown down, along with power lines. Many roads were blocked. The trees fell on homes, vehicles, and power lines. Power poles were snapped. Extended power outages lasting up to several days were…
Historic flooding occurred after 12 to 14 inches of rain fell in 48 hours. Widespread flooding of creeks and roads occurred. A dramatic water rescue was conducted on Highway 34 at the Byrd Creek Bridge, where a pickup truck was swept off the road. A passing driver made a risky at…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Hail Hail
Penny size hail was measured as a storm tracked eastward through Cape Girardeau county, with the report submitted via mPING.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large amount of corn was blown over due to strong winds near intersection of CR 638 and CR 618.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds between Oak Ridge and W/NW Jackson as a cluster of storms tracked southeastward.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight-line thunderstorm winds blew down a large portion of a tree north of Gordonville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in Delta.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat continued from mid-July. Heat indices only reached heat advisory duration criteria July 26th and 27th.
Heat Heat
Heat continued into late July.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large 6in diameter tree branch was downed by downburst winds on the north side of Cape Girardeau.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and branches were downed in Jackson with the strongest portion of the storm crossing the southeast side of town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree trunk was snapped on Roberts Dr by straight-line winds southeast of a tornado track following the lifting of the tornado.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado touched down initially at the Cape Splash Aquatic Center, where it did some damage to overhead umbrella structures and a few trees. It continued east across Kingshighway St and into neighborhoods of northern Cape Girardeau. Numerous trees were damaged including som…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were uprooted, while others lost branches, at Southeast Missouri State University campus.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
An EF2 tornado, with max winds of 125mph, touched down about 1.5 miles east of Burfordville in Cape Girardeau County. It tracked east for about 1.4 miles before lifting 3 miles east of Burfordville. The worst damage occurred along County Road 363 where a home suffered significant…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell in Delta.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was blown down across East Jackson Street in Jackson.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Flood Flood
Minor flooding occurred along portions of North Liberty Road/Highway N from Highway 25 in Delta to County Road 238.
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Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | 2 |
| 2024 | 45 | 2 |
| 2023 | 36 | 1 |
| 2022 | 38 | 0 |
| 2021 | 30 | 0 |
| 2020 | 34 | 1 |
| 2019 | 50 | 0 |
| 2018 | 53 | 1 |
| 2017 | 39 | 0 |
| 2016 | 35 | 0 |
| 2015 | 46 | 2 |
| 2014 | 31 | 0 |
| 2013 | 31 | 3 |
| 2012 | 47 | 4 |
| 2011 | 55 | 3 |
| 2010 | 41 | 0 |
| 2009 | 50 | 1 |
| 2008 | 59 | 1 |
| 2007 | 31 | 0 |
| 2006 | 40 | 0 |
| 2005 | 28 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 1 |
| 2003 | 27 | 3 |
| 2002 | 31 | 1 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 1 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 26 | 1 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1995 | 16 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 1 |
| 1993 | 8 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 8 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 1 |
| 1981 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 | 6 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 4 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 4 | 3 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |