Hail history for Hannibal, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hannibal since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hannibal
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Mar 31, 2023
62 reports on 45 days since 1961 · #31 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Hannibal
- 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 Hannibal
The latest hail report in and around Hannibal is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on March 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hannibal logged 33 reports on 25 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 3.3 times the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #31 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hannibal accounts for 56% of the 111 reports filed in Marion County.
3% 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 March 31, 2023 near 1.45 WSW Hannibal.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (22). The busiest year was 2005, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hannibal 1.6
- Marion County 3.0
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hannibal 25
- Marion County 42
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hannibal 3%
- Marion 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.45 WSW Hannibal | Marion | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 W Hannibal | Marion | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.11 NE Spalding | Ralls | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.46 WSW Hannibal | Marion | 11:54 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.94 NE Hannibal | Marion | 13:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 30 48%
- 1–2 in 30 48%
- 2 in + 2 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Flinthill | Ralls | 07:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.31 N Hannibal | Marion | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.45 WSW Hannibal | Marion | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.11 NE Spalding | Ralls | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.46 WSW Hannibal | Marion | 11:54 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | Hannibal | Marion | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.95 WNW Ilasco | Ralls | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.35 NNW Flinthill | Ralls | 03:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.46 S Mungers | Marion | 22:39 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.44 SW Mungers | Marion | 20:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.3 S Hannibal Muni Arpt | Marion | 06:59 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.67 NNW Hannibal | Marion | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hannibal
- New London 14 km · 19
- Palmyra 15 km · 26
- Monroe City 30 km · 14
- Perry 38 km · 17
- La Grange 39 km · 15
- Louisiana 41 km · 13
- Ewing 43 km · 15
- Bowling Green 44 km · 34
Questions about hail in Hannibal
How often does it hail in Hannibal, Missouri?
62 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hannibal since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hannibal?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hannibal?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on March 31, 2023 near 1.45 WSW Hannibal. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hannibal?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hannibal had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 27, 2026.
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.