Hail history for Macon, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Macon since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Macon
- Last hail
- Aug 27, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 23, 1975
47 reports on 36 days since 1958 · #53 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Macon
- 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 Macon
The latest hail report in and around Macon is from August 27, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Macon logged 25 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is 2.5 times the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #53 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Macon accounts for 32% of the 149 reports filed in Macon County.
9% 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 4.50 in (softball) on April 23, 1975.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (20). The busiest year was 2004, with 6 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Macon 1.3
- Macon County 4.1
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Macon 18
- Macon County 42
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Macon 9%
- Macon County 8%
- 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 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1975 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Macon | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.02 NE Macon Arpt | Macon | 21:33 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.46 N Macon Arpt | Macon | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 SW Ridgeway | Harrison | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.99 ENE Macon Arpt | Macon | 16:13 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 25 53%
- 1–2 in 18 38%
- 2 in + 4 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.99 ENE Macon Arpt | Macon | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.82 N Macon Arpt | Macon | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 N Macon | Macon | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.02 NE Macon Arpt | Macon | 21:33 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.46 N Macon Arpt | Macon | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Macon Arpt | Macon | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Macon Arpt | Macon | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 S Macon Arpt | Macon | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NE Macon Arpt | Macon | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Macon Arpt | Macon | 00:52 local · NCEI |
| Oct 30, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.66 E Bevier | Macon | 08:19 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Macon Arpt | Macon | 21:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Macon
- New Cambria 24 km · 14
- Ethel 29 km · 10
- La Plata 31 km · 17
- Huntsville 35 km · 12
- Moberly 36 km · 38
- Shelbina 37 km · 12
- Madison 37 km · 10
- Novelty 38 km · 12
Questions about hail in Macon
How often does it hail in Macon, Missouri?
47 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Macon since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #53 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Macon?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Macon?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 23, 1975. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Macon?
The most recent report in this data is from August 27, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Macon had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was August 27, 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.