Hail history for Hunter, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hunter since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hunter
- Last hail
- Sep 24, 2022
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 24, 2022
10 reports on 10 days since 1976 · #474 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Hunter
- 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 Hunter
The latest hail report in and around Hunter is from September 24, 2022, 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 September 24, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hunter logged 8 reports on 8 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 #474 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hunter accounts for 10% of the 96 reports filed in Carter County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on September 24, 2022 near Hunter.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (2). Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hunter 0.4
- Carter County 2.5
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hunter 8
- Carter County 37
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hunter 0%
- Carter 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hunter | Carter | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.4 W Ellsinore | Carter | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hunter | Carter | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Carter | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Ellsinore | Carter | 15:47 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 1 10%
- 1–2 in 9 90%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hunter | Carter | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Ellsinore | Carter | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 N Hunter | Carter | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Hunter | Carter | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 W Ellsinore | Carter | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Hunter | Carter | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.4 W Ellsinore | Carter | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hunter | Carter | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 W Ellsinore | Carter | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Carter | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hunter
- Ellsinore 11 km · 19
- Van Buren 20 km · 31
- Doniphan 29 km · 38
- Williamsville 29 km · 12
- Fremont 29 km · 11
- Piedmont 33 km · 30
- Fairdealing 33 km · 11
- Poplar Bluff 41 km · 55
Questions about hail in Hunter
How often does it hail in Hunter, Missouri?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hunter since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #474 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hunter?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hunter?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 24, 2022 near Hunter. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hunter?
The most recent report in this data is from September 24, 2022 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hunter had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was September 24, 2022.
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.