Hail history for Gladstone, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gladstone since 2008, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gladstone
- Last hail
- May 19, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Sep 18, 2010
21 reports on 15 days since 2008 · #220 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Gladstone
- 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 Gladstone
The latest hail report in and around Gladstone is from May 19, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gladstone logged 21 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #220 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gladstone accounts for 5% of the 464 reports filed in Clay County.
10% 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 September 18, 2010 near 1.27 ENE Linden.
Reports were down 76% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2011, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gladstone 1.1
- Clay County 13.4
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gladstone 15
- Clay County 78
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gladstone 10%
- Clay County 11%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.27 ENE Linden | Clay | 22:26 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.27 ESE Gashland | Clay | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.27 ENE Linden | Clay | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.27 ENE Linden | Clay | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.27 ENE Linden | Clay | 17:37 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 24%
- 1–2 in 14 67%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.27 WNW Claycomo | Clay | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.32 ENE Linden | Clay | 06:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Gashland | Clay | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Nov 2, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.27 WNW Claycomo | Clay | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.27 ESE Gashland | Clay | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.27 ENE Linden | Clay | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.27 ENE Linden | Clay | 02:55 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ENE Linden | Clay | 00:40 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ENE Linden | Clay | 12:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.27 ENE Linden | Clay | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.27 ENE Linden | Clay | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ENE Linden | Clay | 20:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gladstone
- Kansas City 10 km · 466
- Liberty 12 km · 92
- Parkville 13 km · 81
- Ferrelview 15 km · 24
- Smithville 20 km · 58
- Independence 23 km · 76
- Kearney 23 km · 51
- Platte City 24 km · 41
Questions about hail in Gladstone
How often does it hail in Gladstone, Missouri?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gladstone since 2008. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #220 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gladstone?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gladstone?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on September 18, 2010 near 1.27 ENE Linden. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gladstone?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gladstone 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 May 19, 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.