Hail history for California, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of California since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · California
- Last hail
- May 27, 2017
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 6, 2007
25 reports on 20 days since 1955 · #170 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · California
- 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 California
The latest hail report in and around California is from May 27, 2017, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, California logged 12 reports on 9 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 #170 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. California accounts for 27% of the 92 reports filed in Moniteau 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 6, 2007 near 3 NNE California.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (48% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- California 0.6
- Moniteau County 1.9
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- California 9
- Moniteau County 26
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- California 8%
- Moniteau 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 NNE California | Moniteau | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1983 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Moniteau | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW California | Moniteau | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N California | Moniteau | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | California | Moniteau | 16:40 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 15 60%
- 1–2 in 8 32%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | California | Moniteau | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | California | Moniteau | 02:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S California | Moniteau | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | California | Moniteau | 02:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | California | Moniteau | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W California | Moniteau | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW California | Moniteau | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 NNE California | Moniteau | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N California | Moniteau | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | California | Moniteau | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | California | Moniteau | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | California | Moniteau | 22:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near California
- Jamestown 17 km · 15
- Russellville 17 km · 12
- Tipton 19 km · 14
- Bunceton 27 km · 10
- Barnett 30 km · 15
- Eldon 31 km · 40
- Versailles 33 km · 37
- Jefferson City 35 km · 78
Questions about hail in California
How often does it hail in California, Missouri?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of California since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #170 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in California?
Most reports come in May, April, February. May alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in California?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 6, 2007 near 3 NNE California. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in California?
The most recent report in this data is from May 27, 2017 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has California had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of California since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 27, 2017.
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.