Hail history for Adrian, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Adrian since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Adrian
- Last hail
- Sep 3, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 8, 2003
35 reports on 27 days since 1976 · #100 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Adrian
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Adrian
The latest hail report in and around Adrian is from September 3, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 3, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Adrian logged 16 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 60% more than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #100 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Adrian accounts for 18% of the 192 reports filed in Bates County.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Missouri town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 8, 2003 near Adrian.
Reports were down 22% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2003, with 9 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Adrian 0.8
- Bates County 4.8
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Adrian 14
- Bates County 49
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Adrian 6%
- Bates County 7%
- Median Missouri town on this site 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2003 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Adrian | Bates | $6.8 million | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2003 | 2.50 intennis ball | Adrian | Bates | $25K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Adrian | Bates | — | 11:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Adrian | Bates | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Adrian | Bates | — | 19:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 43%
- 1–2 in 18 51%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Adrian | Bates | 21:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Adrian | Bates | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.07 ENE Adrian | Bates | 00:09 local · NCEI |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.18 S Adrian | Bates | 04:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Adrian | Bates | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Adrian | Bates | 11:51 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Adrian | Bates | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Adrian | Bates | 21:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 SE Adrian | Bates | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Adrian | Bates | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Adrian | Bates | 03:40 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Adrian | Bates | 15:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Adrian
- Archie 9 km · 21
- Butler 15 km · 34
- Garden City 23 km · 27
- Drexel 26 km · 27
- Harrisonville 28 km · 66
- Urich 31 km · 14
- Rich Hill 33 km · 26
- Gunn City 34 km · 11
Questions about hail in Adrian
How often does it hail in Adrian, Missouri?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Adrian since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #100 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Adrian?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Adrian?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 8, 2003 near Adrian. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Adrian?
The most recent report in this data is from September 3, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Adrian had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was September 3, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.