Hail history for Fair Play, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fair Play since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fair Play
- Last hail
- Apr 21, 2022
- 4.00 in, grapefruit size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Apr 21, 2022
15 reports on 15 days since 1992 · #326 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Fair Play
- 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 Fair Play
The latest hail report in and around Fair Play is from April 21, 2022, 4.00 in (grapefruit size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on April 21, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fair Play logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #326 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fair Play accounts for 5% of the 307 reports filed in Polk County.
7% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on April 21, 2022 near 0.55 E Fair Play.
The busiest year was 2005, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (27% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fair Play 0.3
- Polk County 7.8
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fair Play 6
- Polk County 66
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fair Play 7%
- Polk County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2022 | 1 | 4.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2022 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.55 E Fair Play | Polk | $250K | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Fair Play | Polk | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Aldrich | Polk | — | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Fair Play | Polk | — | 06:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Fair Play | Polk | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 40%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2022 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.55 E Fair Play | Polk | $250K | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Fair Play | Polk | — | 06:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Fair Play | Polk | — | 05:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Fair Play | Polk | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Fair Play | Polk | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Fair Play | Polk | — | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SE Bearcreek | Cedar | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Fair Play | Polk | — | 21:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Fair Play | Polk | — | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Fair Play | Polk | — | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Fair Play | Polk | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Aldrich | Polk | — | 16:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fair Play
- Bolivar 14 km · 58
- Humansville 18 km · 25
- Flemington 20 km · 20
- Stockton 21 km · 40
- Morrisville 21 km · 23
- Walnut Grove 25 km · 35
- Arcola 28 km · 11
- Collins 29 km · 24
Questions about hail in Fair Play
How often does it hail in Fair Play, Missouri?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fair Play since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #326 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fair Play?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fair Play?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on April 21, 2022 near 0.55 E Fair Play. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fair Play?
The most recent report in this data is from April 21, 2022 (4.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fair Play had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 21, 2022.
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.