Hail history for Collins, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Collins since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Collins
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 26, 2026
24 reports on 22 days since 1982 · #191 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Collins
- 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 Collins
The latest hail report in and around Collins is from April 26, 2026, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Collins logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #191 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Collins accounts for 15% of the 163 reports filed in St. Clair 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 26, 2026 near 2.14 SSE Collins.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Collins 0.4
- St. Clair County 3.9
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Collins 7
- St. Clair County 52
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Collins 4%
- St. Clair 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
| Mar 22, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.14 SSE Collins | St. Clair | $250K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE Collins | St. Clair | — | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Collins | St. Clair | — | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | St. Clair | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.82 N Collins | St. Clair | — | 22:35 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 | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.14 SSE Collins | St. Clair | $250K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.82 N Collins | St. Clair | — | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 NE Collins | St. Clair | — | 22:32 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE Collins | St. Clair | — | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Collins | St. Clair | — | 03:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Collins | St. Clair | — | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NE Collins | St. Clair | — | 10:26 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 SE Collins | St. Clair | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Collins | St. Clair | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Collins | St. Clair | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Collins | St. Clair | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Collins | St. Clair | — | 03:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Collins
- Weaubleau 7 km · 13
- Humansville 11 km · 25
- Flemington 14 km · 20
- Osceola 19 km · 31
- Stockton 26 km · 40
- Hermitage 26 km · 21
- Lowry City 29 km · 16
- Fair Play 29 km · 15
Questions about hail in Collins
How often does it hail in Collins, Missouri?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Collins since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #191 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Collins?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Collins?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 26, 2026 near 2.14 SSE Collins. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Collins?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Collins had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 26, 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.