Hail history for Higginsville, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Higginsville since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Higginsville
- Last hail
- Aug 18, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 30, 1985
23 reports on 18 days since 1985 · #203 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Higginsville
- 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 Higginsville
The latest hail report in and around Higginsville is from August 18, 2017, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Higginsville logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #203 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Higginsville accounts for 15% of the 157 reports filed in Lafayette County.
9% 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 May 30, 1985.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (43% of reports); 87% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Higginsville 0.5
- Lafayette County 3.8
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Higginsville 7
- Lafayette County 40
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Higginsville 9%
- Lafayette County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1985 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Lafayette | 05:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 SE Higginsville | Lafayette | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Higginsville | Lafayette | 02:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Higginsville | Lafayette | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Higginsville | Lafayette | 18:56 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 43%
- 1–2 in 11 48%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Higginsville | Lafayette | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNE Higginsville Jct Arp | Lafayette | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SE Higginsville | Lafayette | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 SE Higginsville | Lafayette | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Higginsville | Lafayette | 02:07 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Higginsville | Lafayette | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Higginsville | Lafayette | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.39 SW Higginsville | Lafayette | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SW Higginsville | Lafayette | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Higginsville | Lafayette | 21:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Higginsville | Lafayette | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 1 N Higginsville | Lafayette | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Higginsville
- Concordia 16 km · 17
- Lexington 18 km · 17
- Odessa 22 km · 25
- Waverly 24 km · 20
- Norborne 27 km · 16
- Sweet Springs 29 km · 23
- Richmond 32 km · 28
- Warrensburg 34 km · 76
Questions about hail in Higginsville
How often does it hail in Higginsville, Missouri?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Higginsville since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #203 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Higginsville?
Most reports come in April, May, February. April alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Higginsville?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 30, 1985. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Higginsville?
The most recent report in this data is from August 18, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Higginsville had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Higginsville since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 18, 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.