Hail history for Galena, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Galena since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Galena
- Last hail
- May 27, 2017
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 27, 2017
22 reports on 18 days since 1975 · #211 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Galena
- 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 Galena
The latest hail report in and around Galena is from May 27, 2017, 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, Galena logged 12 reports on 8 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 #211 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Galena accounts for 8% of the 274 reports filed in Stone County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 27, 2017 near 0.55 W Galena.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2017, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Galena 0.6
- Stone County 8.0
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Galena 8
- Stone County 82
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Galena 0%
- Stone 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Galena | Stone | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Galena | Stone | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stone | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stone | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Galena | Stone | 16:43 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 10 45%
- 1–2 in 12 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Galena | Stone | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Galena | Stone | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.32 E Elsey | Stone | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.32 E Elsey | Stone | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Galena | Stone | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.32 ESE Elsey | Stone | 09:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Galena | Stone | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Galena | Stone | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Galena | Stone | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Galena | Stone | 19:39 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Galena | Stone | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Galena | Stone | 12:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Galena
- Reeds Spring 11 km · 16
- Crane 14 km · 35
- Branson West 14 km · 18
- Hurley 14 km · 11
- Kimberling City 18 km · 38
- Spokane 18 km · 19
- Highlandville 23 km · 29
- Coney Island 24 km · 11
Questions about hail in Galena
How often does it hail in Galena, Missouri?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Galena since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #211 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Galena?
Most reports come in April, May, February. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Galena?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 27, 2017 near 0.55 W Galena. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Galena?
The most recent report in this data is from May 27, 2017 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Galena had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Galena since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 27, 2017.
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.