Hail history for Columbia, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbia since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Columbia
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 12, 2006
193 reports on 114 days since 1958 · #3 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Columbia
- 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 Columbia
The latest hail report in and around Columbia is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Columbia logged 85 reports on 45 hail days, about 4.3 reports a year. That is 8.5 times the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #3 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Columbia accounts for 52% of the 372 reports filed in Boone County.
5% 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 March 12, 2006 near Columbia.
Reports were down 90% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (77). The busiest year was 2006, with 31 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Columbia 4.3
- Boone County 7.8
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Columbia 45
- Boone County 70
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Columbia 5%
- Boone County 5%
- 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2006 | 3.00 inteacup | Columbia | Boone | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.33 WSW Columbia | Boone | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.79 WNW Columbia | Boone | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Nov 1, 1982 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Boone | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Nov 1, 1982 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Boone | 17:10 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 77 40%
- 1–2 in 106 55%
- 2 in + 10 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ENE Cou Cotton Mem Arpt | Boone | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.55 WNW Columbia | Boone | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Prathersville | Boone | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.97 NNE Sapp | Boone | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Columbia | Boone | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.66 E Mc Baine | Boone | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.42 E Midway | Boone | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.46 SW Columbia | Boone | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 N Columbia | Boone | 09:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Columbia | Boone | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.11 ESE Midway | Boone | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Columbia | Boone | 09:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Columbia
- Ashland 17 km · 33
- Hallsville 21 km · 24
- Rocheport 21 km · 14
- Harrisburg 24 km · 16
- Jamestown 24 km · 15
- Sturgeon 32 km · 15
- New Bloomfield 33 km · 25
- Fulton 34 km · 41
Questions about hail in Columbia
How often does it hail in Columbia, Missouri?
193 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbia since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.3 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Columbia?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Columbia?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 12, 2006 near Columbia. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Columbia?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 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 Columbia had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.