Hail history for Clever, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clever since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clever
- Last hail
- Sep 21, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 10, 1963
24 reports on 21 days since 1963 · #190 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Clever
- 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 Clever
The latest hail report in and around Clever is from September 21, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong 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 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clever logged 15 reports on 13 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 #190 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Clever accounts for 7% of the 322 reports filed in Christian 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 10, 1963.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clever 0.8
- Christian County 9.6
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clever 13
- Christian County 77
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clever 4%
- Christian County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 1963 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Christian | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Clever | Christian | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clever | Christian | — | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clever | Christian | $500 | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Christian | — | 12:50 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 8 33%
- 1–2 in 15 63%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.55 E Clever | Christian | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Clever | Christian | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Clever | Christian | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.21 E Clever | Christian | 04:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.65 SW Boaz | Christian | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Clever | Christian | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.31 W Terrell | Christian | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Union City | Stone | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Clever | Christian | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Boaz | Christian | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 E Clever | Christian | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 SSE Clever | Christian | 00:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Clever
- Billings 8 km · 29
- Hurley 12 km · 11
- Battlefield 13 km · 18
- Marionville 15 km · 20
- Republic 16 km · 88
- Nixa 16 km · 64
- Crane 17 km · 35
- Highlandville 20 km · 29
Questions about hail in Clever
How often does it hail in Clever, Missouri?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clever since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #190 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clever?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clever?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 10, 1963. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clever?
The most recent report in this data is from September 21, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Clever had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was September 21, 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.