Hail history for Joplin, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Joplin since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Joplin
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · May 26, 2006
115 reports on 84 days since 1969 · #5 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Joplin
- 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 Joplin
The latest hail report in and around Joplin is from June 25, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 10, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Joplin logged 69 reports on 46 hail days, about 3.5 reports a year. That is 6.9 times the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #5 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Joplin accounts for 34% of the 341 reports filed in Jasper 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on May 26, 2006 near Duquesne.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (32) compared with 2006–2015 (37). The busiest year was 2003, with 10 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Joplin 3.5
- Jasper County 8.8
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Joplin 46
- Jasper County 85
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Joplin 3%
- Jasper County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | ||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 21, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2006 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Duquesne | Jasper | — | 01:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 SW Joplin | Jasper | — | 00:29 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.55 E Joplin | Jasper | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.6 ESE Central City | Jasper | — | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Redings Mill | Newton | $15K | 22:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 45 39%
- 1–2 in 67 58%
- 2 in + 3 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 W Joplin | Jasper | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Chitwood | Jasper | 20:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Joplin | Jasper | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 NW Redings Mill | Newton | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Chitwood | Jasper | 21:42 local · NCEI |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Saginaw | Newton | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 ESE Central City | Jasper | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Joplin | Jasper | 01:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.3 WNW Duenweg | Jasper | 23:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 SSW Prosperity | Jasper | 23:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 E Joplin | Jasper | 23:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.6 WNW Redings Mill | Newton | 14:59 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Joplin
Questions about hail in Joplin
How often does it hail in Joplin, Missouri?
115 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Joplin since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.5 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Joplin?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Joplin?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on May 26, 2006 near Duquesne. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Joplin?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 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 Joplin had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was June 25, 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.