Hail history for Fayette, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fayette since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fayette
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 18, 2006
25 reports on 23 days since 1981 · #173 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Fayette
- 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 Fayette
The latest hail report in and around Fayette is from March 31, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fayette logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #173 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fayette accounts for 24% of the 103 reports filed in Howard 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 18, 2006 near Fayette.
Reports were down 91% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fayette 0.6
- Howard County 2.2
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fayette 11
- Howard County 26
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fayette 4%
- Howard County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2006 | 2.50 intennis ball | Fayette | Howard | $50K | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Fayette | Howard | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 S Burton | Howard | — | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fayette | Howard | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Fayette | Howard | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 52%
- 1–2 in 11 44%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Fayette | Howard | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 S Burton | Howard | — | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 E Fayette | Howard | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 E Fayette | Howard | — | 08:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Fayette | Howard | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Fayette | Howard | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.62 SW Fayette | Howard | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.07 W Fayette Fld Arpt | Howard | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jan 7, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Fayette | Howard | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2006 | 2.50 intennis ball | Fayette | Howard | $50K | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Fayette | Howard | — | 21:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Fayette | Howard | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fayette
- New Franklin 16 km · 14
- Glasgow 16 km · 13
- Harrisburg 20 km · 16
- Boonville 21 km · 70
- Rocheport 22 km · 14
- Salisbury 32 km · 27
- Huntsville 34 km · 12
- Pilot Grove 36 km · 17
Questions about hail in Fayette
How often does it hail in Fayette, Missouri?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fayette since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #173 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fayette?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fayette?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 18, 2006 near Fayette. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fayette?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fayette 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 March 31, 2023.
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.