Hail history for Madison County, Missouri
Every NOAA hail report filed in Madison County since 1961, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Madison County
- Last hail
- Apr 16, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Apr 30, 2022
36 reports on 32 days since 1961 · #116 of 116 Missouri counties
Hail map · Madison County
- 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 Madison County
The latest hail report in Madison County is from April 16, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on April 30, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Madison County logged 21 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 30% of the median Missouri county (3.5 a year) and ranks #116 of 116 Missouri counties for all-time reports. Madison County holds 0% of all 20,478 hail reports in Missouri.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Missouri county. The largest hail on record here is 2.25 in (hen egg) on April 30, 2022 near 2.26 NW Millcreek.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2006, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Madison County 1.1
- Median Missouri county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Madison County 17
- Median Missouri county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Madison County 6%
- Median Missouri county 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 1 | 2.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2022 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.26 NW Millcreek | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.09 NNW Jewett | 22:13 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.16 ENE Saco | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 NNE Oak Grove | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.72 ESE Stringtown | 11:11 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 44%
- 1–2 in 18 50%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Faro | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.09 NNW Jewett | 22:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.26 NW Millcreek | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 S Fredericktown | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.16 ENE Saco | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 NNE Oak Grove | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.66 NNE Cornwall | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.72 ESE Stringtown | 11:11 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NNW Slabtown | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.06 N Allbright | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Fredericktown | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.43 SE Chobb Store | 09:55 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Madison County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericktown | 14 | 2.25 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Pass | 3 | 3 | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Mine La Motte | 2 | 2 | Mar 11, 2006 |
| Junction City | 1 | 1 | Aug 19, 2014 |
Questions about hail in Madison County
How often does it hail in Madison County, Missouri?
36 hail reports have been logged in Madison County since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #116 of 116 Missouri counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Madison County?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Madison County?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on April 30, 2022 near 2.26 NW Millcreek. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Madison County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 16, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Madison County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 16, 2026.
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.