Hail history for Knob Noster, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Knob Noster since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Knob Noster
- Last hail
- Apr 5, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 17, 2004
17 reports on 14 days since 1973 · #281 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Knob Noster
- 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 Knob Noster
The latest hail report in and around Knob Noster is from April 5, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Knob Noster logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #281 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Knob Noster accounts for 6% of the 292 reports filed in Johnson County.
6% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on August 17, 2004 near 6 E Warrensburg.
Reports were up 167% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (35% of reports); 24% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Knob Noster 0.6
- Johnson County 7.8
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Knob Noster 10
- Johnson County 60
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Knob Noster 6%
- Johnson 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2004 | 3.00 inteacup | 6 E Warrensburg | Johnson | $5K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 ESE Knob Noster | Johnson | — | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Knob Noster | Johnson | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Knob Noster | Johnson | — | 11:24 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Montserrat | Johnson | — | 11:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 6%
- 1–2 in 15 88%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.63 E Knob Noster | Johnson | 00:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.71 E Knob Noster | Johnson | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 ESE Knob Noster | Johnson | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Knob Noster | Johnson | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.62 E Knob Noster | Johnson | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Knob Noster | Johnson | 01:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 E Knob Noster | Johnson | 22:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Knob Noster | Johnson | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 E Knob Noster | Johnson | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Knob Noster | Johnson | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Knob Noster | Johnson | 06:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 6 E Warrensburg | Johnson | 19:01 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Knob Noster
- Whiteman AFB 4 km · 36
- La Monte 12 km · 11
- Warrensburg 14 km · 76
- Green Ridge 21 km · 24
- Leeton 24 km · 15
- Hughesville 24 km · 13
- Sweet Springs 25 km · 23
- Concordia 25 km · 17
Questions about hail in Knob Noster
How often does it hail in Knob Noster, Missouri?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Knob Noster since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #281 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Knob Noster?
Most reports come in March, August, April. March alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Knob Noster?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 17, 2004 near 6 E Warrensburg. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Knob Noster?
The most recent report in this data is from April 5, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Knob Noster had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 5, 2023.
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.