Hail history for La Grange, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Grange since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · La Grange
- Last hail
- Apr 20, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 26, 2018
15 reports on 14 days since 1986 · #331 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · La Grange
- 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 Grange
The latest hail report in and around La Grange is from April 20, 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 1.50 in on April 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, La Grange 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 #331 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. La Grange accounts for 13% of the 115 reports filed in Lewis 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 May 26, 2018 near La Grange.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2009, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- La Grange 0.6
- Lewis County 3.6
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- La Grange 10
- Lewis County 44
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- La Grange 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Grange | Lewis | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Grange | Lewis | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Grange | Lewis | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Grange | Lewis | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.51 WSW La Grange | Lewis | 12:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 13%
- 1–2 in 13 87%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.51 WSW La Grange | Lewis | 12:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grange | Lewis | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Grange | Lewis | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Grange | Lewis | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Grange | Lewis | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grange | Lewis | 12:58 local · NCEI |
| Oct 22, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grange | Lewis | 05:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | La Grange | Lewis | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | La Grange | Lewis | 10:46 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grange | Lewis | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grange | Lewis | 01:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grange | Lewis | 05:09 local · NCEI |
Hail history near La Grange
Questions about hail in La Grange
How often does it hail in La Grange, Missouri?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Grange since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #331 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in La Grange?
Most reports come in April, May, August. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in La Grange?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 26, 2018 near La Grange. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in La Grange?
The most recent report in this data is from April 20, 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 La Grange 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 April 20, 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.