Hail history for Butler, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Butler since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Butler
- Last hail
- May 8, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 8, 2003
34 reports on 27 days since 1970 · #105 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Butler
- 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 Butler
The latest hail report in and around Butler is from May 8, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 8, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Butler logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #105 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Butler accounts for 18% of the 192 reports filed in Bates County.
3% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 8, 2003 near Butler.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2003, with 8 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Butler 0.6
- Bates County 4.8
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Butler 11
- Bates County 49
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Butler 3%
- Bates County 7%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2003 | 2.50 intennis ball | Butler | Bates | $5K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Butler | Bates | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Butler | Bates | — | 19:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Butler | Bates | — | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Butler | Bates | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 35%
- 1–2 in 21 62%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Butler | Bates | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Butler | Bates | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W Butler Mem Arpt | Bates | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.44 WNW Butler | Bates | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 WSW Butler Mem Arpt | Bates | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Butler | Bates | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Butler | Bates | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Butler | Bates | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Butler | Bates | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Butler | Bates | 00:46 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Butler | Bates | 02:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NW Butler | Bates | 09:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Butler
- Adrian 15 km · 35
- Rich Hill 18 km · 26
- Archie 25 km · 21
- Appleton City 28 km · 30
- Schell City 33 km · 16
- Drexel 35 km · 27
- Garden City 36 km · 27
- Urich 37 km · 14
Questions about hail in Butler
How often does it hail in Butler, Missouri?
34 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Butler since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #105 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Butler?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Butler?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 8, 2003 near Butler. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Butler?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 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 Butler had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 8, 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.