Hail history for Bolivar, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bolivar since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bolivar
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 17 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 15, 2023
58 reports on 37 days since 1980 · #35 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Bolivar
- 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 Bolivar
The latest hail report in and around Bolivar is from April 1, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bolivar logged 35 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.8 reports a year. That is 3.5 times the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #35 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bolivar accounts for 19% of the 307 reports filed in Polk County.
5% 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 April 15, 2023 near 0.88 SE Bolivar.
Reports were up 33% in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2024, with 9 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (43% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bolivar 1.8
- Polk County 7.8
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bolivar 16
- Polk County 66
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bolivar 5%
- Polk County 6%
- 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 | 9 | 9 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | 9 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2 | 2.75 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 21, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 SE Bolivar | Polk | $3.0 million | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1985 | 2.25 inhen egg | — | Polk | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.55 E Bolivar | Polk | $120K | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 E Bolivar | Polk | $200K | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 WNW Bolivar | Polk | $9.6 million | 18:27 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 23 40%
- 1–2 in 32 55%
- 2 in + 3 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.3 ENE Bolivar | Polk | — | 21:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.55 E Bolivar | Polk | $120K | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 E Bolivar | Polk | — | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 E Bolivar | Polk | $200K | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 WNW Bolivar | Polk | $9.6 million | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 WNW Bolivar Mem Arpt | Polk | — | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SE Bolivar | Polk | $200K | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.07 WNW Bolivar Mem Arpt | Polk | $5K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 E Bolivar | Polk | $80K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 E Bolivar | Polk | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Bolivar | Polk | — | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 E Bolivar Mem Arpt | Polk | $200K | 14:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bolivar
- Morrisville 14 km · 23
- Fair Play 14 km · 15
- Halfway 16 km · 20
- Pleasant Hope 20 km · 49
- Flemington 23 km · 20
- Walnut Grove 25 km · 35
- Humansville 25 km · 25
- Buffalo 29 km · 45
Questions about hail in Bolivar
How often does it hail in Bolivar, Missouri?
58 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bolivar since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.8 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bolivar?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bolivar?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 15, 2023 near 0.88 SE Bolivar. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bolivar?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bolivar had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 17 reports. The most recent was April 1, 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.