Perry storm history
Storm events recorded in Perry, Missouri between 1950 and 2025.
732
Total events
27
Tornadoes
56
Hail
79
Floods
4
Deaths
$112.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This large and violent tornado touched down about four miles west of Perryville. The tornado quickly became violent, reaching EF-4 intensity and leveling five homes just west of Interstate 55, about 3.5 miles northwest of Perryville. Numerous unoccupied cars from a salvage yard w…
This violent F-4 tornado reached its maximum intensity near the village of Crosstown, where peak winds were estimated near 210 MPH. Along the Perry County portion of the tornado track, 62 homes were destroyed, 17 had major damage, and 23 received minor damage. Ten of the destroye…
The tornado entered Perry County from Ste. Genevieve County near Highway NN and just west of the community of Giboney. The tornado moved northeast, crossing Interstate 55 only about one-half mile from the Ste. Genevieve County line. Two fatalities and F3 damage occurred in the vi…
An EF-1 tornado touched down southwest of Precinct in Bollinger County and moved northeast to the Perry County line near Highway KK. It proceeded northeast toward the east side of Perryville, damaging trees and a few barns along the way. In Perryville, it did EF-2 damage to a few…
Widespread damaging winds affected most of the county. Hundreds of trees were blown down, roofs were blown off, and signs became airborne. In Perryville, the exterior wall of a tire company collapsed. The entire building was deemed a total loss. Structural damage occurred in many…
An extensive hailstorm pounded much of Perry County with hailstones up to 2 inches in diameter, which is slightly bigger than a golf ball. In downtown Perryville, hailstones measuring up to 2 inches in diameter fell for 10 to 12 minutes. Insurance companies estimated damage in ex…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Drought Drought
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Drought Drought
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was measured on the south side of Perryville, while multiple dime size hail reports came in near the city center.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail fell in Longtown.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail fell in Farrar.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail occurred on the west side of Perryville on Highway T just west of Interstate 55.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with a quarter mile visibility developed around 130 AM and continued through 730 AM before lifting.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Heat Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was observed over Perryville as a line of storms moved southeastward through Perry County.
Heat Heat
Flood Flood
Minor flooding began near Chester in early July and continued through the third week of July with impacts mainly limited to low-lying agricultural areas. A few roads were affected, mainly between July 6th and 13th when gage heights were 32-34 feet.
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 1 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 |
| 2023 | 23 | 0 |
| 2022 | 38 | 1 |
| 2021 | 26 | 2 |
| 2020 | 26 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 0 |
| 2018 | 29 | 0 |
| 2017 | 30 | 1 |
| 2016 | 24 | 0 |
| 2015 | 28 | 0 |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 1 |
| 2012 | 27 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 1 |
| 2010 | 26 | 0 |
| 2009 | 22 | 1 |
| 2008 | 27 | 0 |
| 2007 | 25 | 0 |
| 2006 | 24 | 4 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 | 22 | 1 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 | 3 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |