Hail history for Lamar, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lamar since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lamar
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 4, 1969
51 reports on 43 days since 1969 · #46 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Lamar
- 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 Lamar
The latest hail report in and around Lamar is from April 15, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lamar logged 19 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #46 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lamar accounts for 23% of the 223 reports filed in Barton County.
2% 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 April 4, 1969.
Reports were down 27% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2003, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lamar 0.9
- Barton County 4.8
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lamar 15
- Barton County 57
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lamar 2%
- Barton County 5%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1969 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Barton | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Lamar | Barton | $50K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Lamar Muni Arpt | Barton | — | 23:09 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lamar | Barton | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Nov 3, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Barton | — | 17:37 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 31 61%
- 1–2 in 19 37%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SE Lamar | Barton | — | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SE Lamar | Barton | — | 12:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Lamar | Barton | — | 12:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Lamar | Barton | — | 05:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 SSE Irwin | Barton | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Lamar | Barton | — | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Lamar | Barton | $50K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Lamar | Barton | — | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSW Lamar Muni Arpt | Barton | — | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Lamar Muni Arpt | Barton | — | 23:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.15 N Kenoma | Barton | — | 00:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Lamar | Barton | — | 04:26 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lamar
- Irwin 11 km · 20
- Milford 15 km · 10
- Jasper 18 km · 11
- Sheldon 18 km · 11
- Golden City 20 km · 28
- Liberal 22 km · 24
- Carytown 26 km · 10
- Mindenmines 27 km · 17
Questions about hail in Lamar
How often does it hail in Lamar, Missouri?
51 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lamar since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #46 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lamar?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lamar?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 4, 1969. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lamar?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lamar had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 15, 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.