Hail history for Branson, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Branson since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Branson
- Last hail
- May 26, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 3, 2020
40 reports on 27 days since 1977 · #73 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Branson
- 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 Branson
The latest hail report in and around Branson is from May 26, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Branson logged 26 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #73 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Branson accounts for 17% of the 232 reports filed in Taney County.
8% 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 3, 2020 near 1.73 W Pt Lookout.
Reports were up 233% in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2022, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (53% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Branson 1.3
- Taney County 7.5
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Branson 16
- Taney County 69
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Branson 8%
- Taney 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2022 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 14, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Dec 5, 2021 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.73 W Pt Lookout | Taney | $600K | 09:35 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | Branson | Taney | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 2.50 intennis ball | Branson | Taney | $500K | 23:17 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.16 NW Ridgedale | Taney | — | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Branson | Taney | — | 14:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 38%
- 1–2 in 22 55%
- 2 in + 3 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.16 NW Ridgedale | Taney | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.08 NE Blue Eye | Stone | 03:12 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Branson Mem Arpt | Taney | 03:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 SSE Notch | Stone | 04:51 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.44 E Lampe | Stone | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.44 E Lampe | Stone | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.76 S Branson Mem Arpt | Taney | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 3.83 SSW Branson Mem Arpt | Taney | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.83 SSW Branson Mem Arpt | Taney | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| Dec 5, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.63 SSW Branson Mem Arpt | Taney | 22:14 local · NCEI |
| Dec 5, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.1 WSW Pt Lookout | Taney | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Dec 5, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.63 SSW Branson Mem Arpt | Taney | 22:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Branson
- Hollister 5 km · 31
- Coney Island 10 km · 11
- Kimberling City 12 km · 38
- Branson West 12 km · 18
- Kirbyville 12 km · 10
- Blue Eye 13 km · 15
- Reeds Spring 16 km · 16
- Forsyth 19 km · 41
Questions about hail in Branson
How often does it hail in Branson, Missouri?
40 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Branson since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #73 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Branson?
Most reports come in May, March, July. May alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Branson?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 3, 2020 near 1.73 W Pt Lookout. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Branson?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 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 Branson had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 12 reports. The most recent was May 26, 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.