Hail history for Lake Ozark, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Ozark since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lake Ozark
- Last hail
- Sep 6, 2012
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 18, 2011
17 reports on 17 days since 1970 · #283 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Lake Ozark
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
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What the record says about Lake Ozark
The latest hail report in and around Lake Ozark is from September 6, 2012, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lake Ozark logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 40% of the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #283 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lake Ozark accounts for 6% of the 273 reports filed in Camden 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 June 18, 2011 near 1.77 WSW Bagnell.
The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lake Ozark 0.2
- Camden County 6.3
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lake Ozark 4
- Camden County 58
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lake Ozark 0%
- Camden 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 WSW Bagnell | Miller | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Osage Beach | Camden | $5K | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Camden | — | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Camden | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Camden | — | 16:35 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 5 29%
- 1–2 in 12 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 SSW Osage Beach | Camden | — | 21:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 WSW Bagnell | Miller | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Bagnell | Miller | — | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.09 W Bagnell | Miller | — | 01:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 W Osage Beach | Camden | — | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 S Osage Beach | Camden | — | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Osage Beach | Camden | — | 00:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Osage Beach | Camden | $5K | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Osage Beach | Camden | — | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Camden | — | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Camden | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 1984 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Camden | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lake Ozark
- Bagnell 4 km · 10
- Osage Beach 7 km · 21
- Village of Four Seasons 7 km · 10
- Sunrise Beach 14 km · 29
- Tuscumbia 15 km · 20
- Eldon 17 km · 40
- Laurie 17 km · 20
- Brumley 18 km · 13
Questions about hail in Lake Ozark
How often does it hail in Lake Ozark, Missouri?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Ozark since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #283 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lake Ozark?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lake Ozark?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 18, 2011 near 1.77 WSW Bagnell. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lake Ozark?
The most recent report in this data is from September 6, 2012 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lake Ozark had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Ozark since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 6, 2012.
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.