Hail history for Hickory County, Missouri
Every NOAA hail report filed in Hickory County since 1959, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hickory County
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 20 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 17, 2023
132 reports on 81 days since 1959 · #65 of 116 Missouri counties
Hail map · Hickory County
- 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 Hickory County
The latest hail report in Hickory County is from April 26, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on July 17, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hickory County logged 67 reports on 36 hail days, about 3.4 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Missouri county (3.5 a year) and ranks #65 of 116 Missouri counties for all-time reports. Hickory County holds 1% of all 20,478 hail reports in Missouri.
8% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Missouri county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on July 17, 2023 near 1.29 ENE Preston.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (32) compared with 2006–2015 (35). The busiest year was 2003, with 18 reports on 8 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hickory County 3.4
- Median Missouri county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hickory County 36
- Median Missouri county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hickory County 8%
- Median Missouri county 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | 10 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 6 | 3.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.29 ENE Preston | $750K | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 NW Quincy | — | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1991 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1991 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 1975 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 12:05 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 51 39%
- 1–2 in 70 53%
- 2 in + 10 8%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.09 E Pomme De Terre Res | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Weaubleau | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.29 ENE Nemo | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 S Preston | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Preston | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.29 WNW Nemo | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.29 WNW Nemo | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Pittsburg | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Preston | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 WNW Cross Timbers | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Hermitage | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 SW Quincy | 13:48 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Hickory County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Hermitage | 21 | 1.75 in |
| Cross Timbers | 18 | 2.00 in |
| Preston | 16 | 3.00 in |
| Weaubleau | 13 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland | 6 | 4 | Jul 17, 2023 |
Questions about hail in Hickory County
How often does it hail in Hickory County, Missouri?
132 hail reports have been logged in Hickory County since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.4 reports a year. That ranks #65 of 116 Missouri counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hickory County?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hickory County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 17, 2023 near 1.29 ENE Preston. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hickory County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hickory County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 20 reports. The most recent was April 26, 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.