Hail history for Brookfield, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brookfield since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Brookfield
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 13, 1981
24 reports on 20 days since 1967 · #188 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Brookfield
- 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 Brookfield
The latest hail report in and around Brookfield is from March 31, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Brookfield logged 13 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 30% more than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #188 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Brookfield accounts for 22% of the 107 reports filed in Linn County.
4% 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 13, 1981.
Reports were down 70% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in March (33% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Brookfield 0.7
- Linn County 2.6
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Brookfield 9
- Linn County 30
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Brookfield 4%
- Linn 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 1981 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Linn | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brookfield | Linn | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brookfield | Linn | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Linn | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 1967 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Linn | 20:13 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 10 42%
- 1–2 in 13 54%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Brookfield | Linn | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Brookfield | Linn | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Brookfield | Linn | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Oct 30, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Brookfield | Linn | 07:44 local · NCEI |
| Oct 30, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.07 N Brookfield | Linn | 07:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Brookfield | Linn | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Brookfield | Linn | 09:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Brookfield | Linn | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Brookfield | Linn | 09:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brookfield | Linn | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Brookfield | Linn | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Brookfield | Linn | 19:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Brookfield
- Marceline 13 km · 14
- Linneus 14 km · 14
- Meadville 19 km · 10
- New Cambria 28 km · 14
- Ethel 31 km · 10
- Chula 37 km · 16
- Chillicothe 40 km · 47
- Brunswick 40 km · 14
Questions about hail in Brookfield
How often does it hail in Brookfield, Missouri?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brookfield since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #188 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Brookfield?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Brookfield?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 13, 1981. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Brookfield?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Brookfield had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 31, 2023.
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.