Hail history for La Belle, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Belle since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · La Belle
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2024
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 13, 2024
17 reports on 15 days since 2000 · #282 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · La Belle
- 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 La Belle
The latest hail report in and around La Belle is from June 13, 2024, 2.75 in (baseball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on June 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, La Belle logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 40% more than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #282 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. La Belle accounts for 15% of the 115 reports filed in Lewis 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 13, 2024 near 0.87 NE La Belle.
Reports were down 25% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2019, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- La Belle 0.7
- Lewis County 3.6
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- La Belle 12
- Lewis County 44
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- La Belle 6%
- Lewis County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.87 NE La Belle | Lewis | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.35 SE La Belle | Lewis | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Belle | Lewis | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.39 S La Belle | Lewis | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.8 SE La Belle | Lewis | 15:41 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 41%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.87 NE La Belle | Lewis | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.39 S La Belle | Lewis | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 ESE La Belle | Lewis | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | La Belle | Lewis | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.35 SE La Belle | Lewis | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | La Belle | Lewis | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 2.02 S La Belle | Lewis | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | La Belle | Lewis | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | La Belle | Lewis | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Belle | Lewis | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | La Belle | Lewis | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1 NW La Belle | Lewis | 15:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near La Belle
Questions about hail in La Belle
How often does it hail in La Belle, Missouri?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Belle since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #282 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in La Belle?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in La Belle?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 13, 2024 near 0.87 NE La Belle. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in La Belle?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 2024 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has La Belle had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 13, 2024.
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.