Hail history for Big Spring, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Big Spring since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Big Spring
- Last hail
- Apr 16, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Apr 22, 2011
10 reports on 10 days since 1971 · #463 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Big Spring
- 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 Big Spring
The latest hail report in and around Big Spring is from April 16, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on March 14, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Big Spring logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #463 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Big Spring accounts for 8% of the 120 reports filed in Montgomery County.
30% 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 April 22, 2011 near Big Spg.
The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Big Spring 0.3
- Montgomery County 3.4
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Big Spring 6
- Montgomery County 37
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Big Spring 30%
- Montgomery County 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2011 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Big Spg | Montgomery | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.73 NW Case | Warren | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Montgomery | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.26 ESE Americus | Montgomery | 12:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Big Spg | Montgomery | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 20%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 3 30%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.26 ESE Americus | Montgomery | 12:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.73 NW Case | Warren | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.77 NNE Big Spg | Montgomery | 08:10 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.02 NNW Mc Kittrick | Montgomery | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Big Spg | Montgomery | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.94 NNW Mc Kittrick | Montgomery | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Big Spg | Montgomery | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Big Spg | Montgomery | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Montgomery | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1971 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Montgomery | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Big Spring
- Hermann 12 km · 19
- New Florence 13 km · 18
- Jonesburg 17 km · 13
- Montgomery City 20 km · 23
- Warrenton 30 km · 46
- New Haven 31 km · 26
- Wellsville 32 km · 15
- Mokane 36 km · 13
Questions about hail in Big Spring
How often does it hail in Big Spring, Missouri?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Big Spring since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #463 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Big Spring?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Big Spring?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on April 22, 2011 near Big Spg. 30% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Big Spring?
The most recent report in this data is from April 16, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Big Spring had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 16, 2024.
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.