Hail history for Greenwood, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greenwood since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Greenwood
- Last hail
- Mar 12, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 3, 2011
13 reports on 10 days since 1998 · #379 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Greenwood
- 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 Greenwood
The latest hail report in and around Greenwood is from March 12, 2024, 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 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Greenwood logged 8 reports on 6 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 #379 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Greenwood accounts for 2% of the 677 reports filed in Jackson County.
15% 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 3, 2011 near 0.54 E Greenwood.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Greenwood 0.4
- Jackson County 18.0
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Greenwood 6
- Jackson County 105
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Greenwood 15%
- Jackson 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 E Greenwood | Jackson | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.88 SE Greenwood | Jackson | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.87 E Greenwood | Jackson | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Greenwood | Jackson | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Greenwood | Jackson | 16:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 23%
- 1–2 in 8 62%
- 2 in + 2 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.87 E Greenwood | Jackson | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Greenwood | Jackson | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Greenwood | Jackson | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Greenwood | Jackson | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.54 E Greenwood | Jackson | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.88 SE Greenwood | Jackson | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Greenwood | Jackson | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 E Greenwood | Jackson | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Parkville | Platte | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Greenwood | Jackson | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Greenwood | Jackson | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Greenwood | Jackson | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Greenwood
- Pleasant Hill 7 km · 29
- Lee's Summit 10 km · 112
- Raymore 12 km · 37
- Lone Jack 13 km · 18
- Belton 17 km · 59
- Peculiar 17 km · 29
- Grandview 17 km · 26
- Blue Springs 20 km · 68
Questions about hail in Greenwood
How often does it hail in Greenwood, Missouri?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greenwood since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #379 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Greenwood?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Greenwood?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 3, 2011 near 0.54 E Greenwood. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Greenwood?
The most recent report in this data is from March 12, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Greenwood had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 12, 2024.
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.