Hail history for Ava, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ava since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ava
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 14 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 16, 2025
55 reports on 39 days since 1963 · #40 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Ava
- 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 Ava
The latest hail report in and around Ava is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ava logged 37 reports on 22 hail days, about 1.9 reports a year. That is 3.7 times the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #40 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ava accounts for 23% of the 241 reports filed in Douglas County.
11% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 16, 2025 near 0.55 W Ava.
Reports were up 31% in 2016–2025 (21) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2006, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ava 1.9
- Douglas County 8.1
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ava 22
- Douglas County 69
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ava 11%
- Douglas County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 14, 2022 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.55 W Ava | Douglas | $60K | 11:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Ava | Douglas | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Ava | Douglas | $2K | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Ava | Douglas | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Ava | Douglas | $50K | 16:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 21 38%
- 1–2 in 28 51%
- 2 in + 6 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Ava | Douglas | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Ava Muni Meml Arpt | Douglas | — | 11:43 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Ava | Douglas | $25K | 11:43 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.55 W Ava | Douglas | $60K | 11:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Ava | Douglas | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 ENE Ava Muni Meml Arpt | Douglas | — | 12:23 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.55 W Ava | Douglas | — | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 ENE Ava | Douglas | — | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.77 ENE Ava Muni Meml Arpt | Douglas | — | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.77 NE Ava Muni Meml Arpt | Douglas | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 2.76 W Ava Muni Meml Arpt | Douglas | — | 07:35 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Ava Muni Meml Arpt | Douglas | — | 15:57 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ava
Questions about hail in Ava
How often does it hail in Ava, Missouri?
55 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ava since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ava?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ava?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 16, 2025 near 0.55 W Ava. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ava?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ava had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 14 reports. The most recent was April 27, 2026.
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.