Hail history for Noel, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Noel since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Noel
- Last hail
- Jun 4, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 22, 2011
22 reports on 17 days since 1996 · #213 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Noel
- 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 Noel
The latest hail report in and around Noel is from June 4, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 4, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Noel logged 18 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 80% more than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #213 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Noel accounts for 11% of the 207 reports filed in McDonald County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 22, 2011 near Noel.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (23% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Noel 0.9
- McDonald County 6.2
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Noel 13
- McDonald County 66
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Noel 5%
- McDonald 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Noel | Mcdonald | $100K | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Noel | Mcdonald | — | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Noel | Mcdonald | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Jan 7, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Noel | Mcdonald | $500K | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Noel | Mcdonald | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 32%
- 1–2 in 14 64%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Noel | Mcdonald | — | 04:02 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNE Saratoga | Mcdonald | — | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Noel | Mcdonald | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Noel | Mcdonald | — | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 SSW Noel | Mcdonald | — | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Noel | Mcdonald | — | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Noel | Mcdonald | — | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Noel | Mcdonald | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Noel | Mcdonald | $100K | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Noel | Mcdonald | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Noel | Mcdonald | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Noel | Mcdonald | — | 00:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Noel
- Pineville 10 km · 27
- Southwest City 11 km · 13
- Anderson 13 km · 31
- Jane 16 km · 15
- Goodman 23 km · 25
- Neosho 35 km · 130
- Seneca 35 km · 35
- Rocky Comfort 42 km · 14
Questions about hail in Noel
How often does it hail in Noel, Missouri?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Noel since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #213 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Noel?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Noel?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 22, 2011 near Noel. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Noel?
The most recent report in this data is from June 4, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Noel had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 4, 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.