Hail history for Licking, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Licking since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Licking
- Last hail
- May 13, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 2, 2018
31 reports on 26 days since 1968 · #124 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Licking
- 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 Licking
The latest hail report in and around Licking is from May 13, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 13, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Licking logged 14 reports on 11 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 #124 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Licking accounts for 12% of the 254 reports filed in Texas County.
3% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 2, 2018 near 2.83 ENE Licking.
Reports were down 73% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Licking 0.7
- Texas County 5.6
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Licking 11
- Texas County 65
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Licking 3%
- Texas County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.83 ENE Licking | Texas | $8K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Licking | Texas | — | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Licking | Texas | $25K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Licking | Texas | $2K | 06:31 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Texas | — | 19:50 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 13 42%
- 1–2 in 17 55%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.36 ESE Licking | Texas | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.83 ENE Licking | Texas | $8K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Licking | Texas | — | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.02 SE Kinderpost | Texas | — | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Licking | Texas | — | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 E Licking | Texas | — | 12:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 N Prescott | Texas | — | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 E Licking | Texas | — | 06:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Licking | Texas | — | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 W Licking | Texas | — | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Licking | Texas | — | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Licking | Texas | $25K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Licking
- Raymondville 18 km · 12
- Houston 22 km · 34
- Edgar Springs 23 km · 21
- Salem 33 km · 41
- Fort Leonard Wood 37 km · 42
- Summersville 40 km · 26
- St. Robert 44 km · 17
- Cabool 47 km · 37
Questions about hail in Licking
How often does it hail in Licking, Missouri?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Licking since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #124 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Licking?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Licking?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 2, 2018 near 2.83 ENE Licking. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Licking?
The most recent report in this data is from May 13, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Licking had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 13, 2022.
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.