Hail history for Bourbon, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bourbon since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bourbon
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 27, 2026
28 reports on 20 days since 1981 · #150 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Bourbon
- 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 Bourbon
The latest hail report in and around Bourbon is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bourbon logged 15 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #150 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bourbon accounts for 18% of the 152 reports filed in Crawford 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 27, 2026 near 1.09 W Bourbon.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2026, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (43% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bourbon 0.8
- Crawford County 4.8
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bourbon 12
- Crawford County 49
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bourbon 11%
- Crawford County 5%
- 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 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 6 | 3.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.09 W Bourbon | Crawford | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.09 W Bourbon | Crawford | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.09 W Bourbon | Crawford | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 W Bourbon | Crawford | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bourbon | Crawford | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 29%
- 1–2 in 17 61%
- 2 in + 3 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 W Bourbon | Crawford | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.09 W Bourbon | Crawford | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.09 W Bourbon | Crawford | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.09 W Bourbon | Crawford | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.09 W Bourbon | Crawford | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 W Bourbon | Crawford | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 WSW Bourbon | Crawford | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.09 W Bourbon | Crawford | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.09 W Bourbon | Crawford | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 W Bourbon | Crawford | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.78 WNW Bourbon | Crawford | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.67 SSW Bourbon | Crawford | 19:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bourbon
- Sullivan 10 km · 38
- Cuba 17 km · 37
- Steelville 22 km · 25
- Gerald 29 km · 19
- Rosebud 29 km · 18
- Leslie 30 km · 12
- Owensville 31 km · 34
- St. Clair 31 km · 25
Questions about hail in Bourbon
How often does it hail in Bourbon, Missouri?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bourbon since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #150 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bourbon?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bourbon?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 27, 2026 near 1.09 W Bourbon. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bourbon?
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 Bourbon had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 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.