Hail history for Diamond, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Diamond since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Diamond
- Last hail
- May 4, 2020
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 12, 2011
31 reports on 24 days since 1975 · #121 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Diamond
- 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 Diamond
The latest hail report in and around Diamond is from May 4, 2020, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Diamond logged 19 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #121 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Diamond accounts for 9% of the 345 reports filed in Newton 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 12, 2011 near 2.16 SW Diamond Sheperd Arpt.
Reports were down 54% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2010, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Diamond 0.9
- Newton County 9.4
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Diamond 14
- Newton County 87
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Diamond 3%
- Newton County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.16 SW Diamond Sheperd Arpt | Newton | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.16 NE Diamond | Newton | — | 09:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Diamond | Newton | — | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Diamond | Newton | $5K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Newton | — | 23:59 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 13 42%
- 1–2 in 17 55%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.16 NE Diamond | Newton | — | 09:53 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Diamond | Newton | — | 09:37 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Diamond | Newton | — | 09:33 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.79 WSW Diamond | Newton | — | 09:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.21 E Diamond | Newton | — | 03:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Diamond | Newton | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Diamond | Newton | — | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Diamond | Newton | — | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.3 WSW Diamond Sheperd Arpt | Newton | — | 22:56 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.16 SW Diamond Sheperd Arpt | Newton | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Diamond | Newton | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Diamond | Newton | $5K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Diamond
Questions about hail in Diamond
How often does it hail in Diamond, Missouri?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Diamond since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #121 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Diamond?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Diamond?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 12, 2011 near 2.16 SW Diamond Sheperd Arpt. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Diamond?
The most recent report in this data is from May 4, 2020 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Diamond had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Diamond since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 4, 2020.
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.