Hail history for Malden, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Malden since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Malden
- Last hail
- May 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 16, 2025
12 reports on 10 days since 1989 · #420 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Malden
- 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 Malden
The latest hail report in and around Malden is from May 16, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Malden logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #420 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Malden accounts for 8% of the 149 reports filed in Dunklin 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 May 16, 2025 near 1.49 SSE Malden.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Malden 0.4
- Dunklin County 3.8
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Malden 6
- Dunklin County 55
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Malden 0%
- Dunklin County 3%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSE Malden | Dunklin | — | 04:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Malden | Dunklin | $750 | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 ESE Vly Ridge | Dunklin | — | 05:29 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Malden Arpt | Dunklin | — | 04:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Malden | Dunklin | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 50%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 ESE Vly Ridge | Dunklin | — | 05:29 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSE Malden | Dunklin | — | 04:07 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Malden Arpt | Dunklin | — | 04:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Malden | Dunklin | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 W Risco | New Madrid | — | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 W Risco | New Madrid | — | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Oct 12, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.46 NE Vly Ridge | Dunklin | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Malden | Dunklin | $4K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Malden | Dunklin | $110 | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Malden | Dunklin | $750 | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Malden | Dunklin | $10 | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1989 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Dunklin | — | 13:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Malden
- Clarkton 17 km · 13
- Dexter 22 km · 25
- Holcomb 22 km · 16
- Dudley 23 km · 14
- Portageville 33 km · 17
- Kennett 40 km · 39
- New Madrid 40 km · 14
- Poplar Bluff 41 km · 55
Questions about hail in Malden
How often does it hail in Malden, Missouri?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Malden since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #420 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Malden?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Malden?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 16, 2025 near 1.49 SSE Malden. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Malden?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Malden 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 May 16, 2025.
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.