Hail history for Jamestown, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jamestown since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jamestown
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2016
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 6, 1971
15 reports on 13 days since 1971 · #328 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Jamestown
- 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 Jamestown
The latest hail report in and around Jamestown is from April 26, 2016, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jamestown logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #328 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jamestown accounts for 16% of the 92 reports filed in Moniteau County.
7% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 6, 1971.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (60% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jamestown 0.5
- Moniteau County 1.9
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jamestown 8
- Moniteau County 26
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jamestown 7%
- Moniteau County 8%
- 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 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 1971 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Moniteau | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.32 W Jamestown | Moniteau | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Jamestown | Moniteau | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.33 WNW Jamestown | Moniteau | 10:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 NW Jamestown | Moniteau | 15:00 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 3 20%
- 1–2 in 11 73%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.33 WNW Jamestown | Moniteau | 10:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.32 W Jamestown | Moniteau | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Jamestown | Moniteau | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SSW Jamestown | Moniteau | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Jamestown | Moniteau | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NW Jamestown | Moniteau | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Jamestown | Moniteau | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Jamestown | Moniteau | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Jamestown | Moniteau | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Jamestown | Moniteau | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 NW Jamestown | Moniteau | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Jamestown | Moniteau | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jamestown
- California 17 km · 25
- Ashland 22 km · 33
- Columbia 24 km · 193
- Rocheport 24 km · 14
- Bunceton 27 km · 10
- Tipton 29 km · 14
- Russellville 29 km · 12
- Boonville 31 km · 70
Questions about hail in Jamestown
How often does it hail in Jamestown, Missouri?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jamestown since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #328 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jamestown?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 60% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jamestown?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 6, 1971. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jamestown?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2016 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jamestown had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jamestown since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 26, 2016.
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.