Hail history for Fordland, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fordland since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fordland
- Last hail
- Mar 14, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 10, 2011
16 reports on 15 days since 1996 · #301 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Fordland
- 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 Fordland
The latest hail report in and around Fordland is from March 14, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fordland logged 8 reports on 8 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 #301 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fordland accounts for 6% of the 251 reports filed in Webster County.
13% 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 April 10, 2011 near 2.14 NNE Fordland.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 1996, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (44% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fordland 0.4
- Webster County 7.3
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fordland 8
- Webster County 69
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fordland 13%
- Webster 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.14 NNE Fordland | Webster | — | 22:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | Fordland | Webster | $5K | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Fordland | Webster | — | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.79 WSW Fordland | Webster | — | 12:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.75 E Zenar | Webster | — | 17:32 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 19%
- 1–2 in 11 69%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.75 E Zenar | Webster | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Fordland | Webster | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.79 WSW Fordland | Webster | 12:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.31 WNW Diggins | Webster | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.14 NNE Fordland | Webster | 22:01 local · NCEI |
| Nov 22, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Fordland | Webster | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Fordland | Webster | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Fordland | Webster | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Fordland | Webster | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 9 S Northview | Webster | 06:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Fordland | Webster | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Fordland | Webster | 09:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fordland
- Rogersville 13 km · 32
- Seymour 15 km · 29
- Strafford 20 km · 23
- Marshfield 21 km · 67
- Sparta 21 km · 27
- Ozark 28 km · 78
- Niangua 28 km · 22
- Springfield 31 km · 308
Questions about hail in Fordland
How often does it hail in Fordland, Missouri?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fordland since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #301 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fordland?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fordland?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 10, 2011 near 2.14 NNE Fordland. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fordland?
The most recent report in this data is from March 14, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fordland had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 14, 2025.
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.