Hail history for Ozark County, Missouri
Every NOAA hail report filed in Ozark County since 1960, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ozark County
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 18 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 19, 2011
188 reports on 108 days since 1960 · #37 of 116 Missouri counties
Hail map · Ozark 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 Ozark County
The latest hail report in Ozark County is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ozark County logged 98 reports on 47 hail days, about 4.9 reports a year. That is 38% more than the median Missouri county (3.5 a year) and ranks #37 of 116 Missouri counties for all-time reports. Ozark County holds 1% 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 4.50 in (softball) on April 19, 2011 near 1.49 NE Zanoni.
Reports were down 54% in 2016–2025 (31) compared with 2006–2015 (67). The busiest year was 2006, with 22 reports on 8 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ozark County 4.9
- Median Missouri county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ozark County 47
- Median Missouri county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ozark County 6%
- Median Missouri county 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 5 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 18, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 14, 2022 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 5, 2021 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | 1.49 NE Zanoni | $25K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 4.50 insoftball | 3 S Dora | — | 01:32 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 0.56 W Bakersfield | — | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Wasola | — | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 S Dora | — | 01:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 83 44%
- 1–2 in 93 49%
- 2 in + 12 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 SE Tecumseh | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.77 SE Tecumseh | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.77 SW Wasola | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.65 ENE Lutie | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Lutie | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Lutie | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Dora | 12:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 E Brixey | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Romance | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 ENE Lutie | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 WSW Noble | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 W Hammond | 20:25 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Ozark County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Wasola | 38 | 2.75 in |
| Gainesville | 31 | 2.00 in |
| Bakersfield | 13 | 4.25 in |
| Theodosia | 11 | 1.75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | 7 | 6 | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Sundown | 1 | 1 | Apr 23, 2011 |
Questions about hail in Ozark County
How often does it hail in Ozark County, Missouri?
188 hail reports have been logged in Ozark County since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.9 reports a year. That ranks #37 of 116 Missouri counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ozark County?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ozark County?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 19, 2011 near 1.49 NE Zanoni. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ozark County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ozark County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 18 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.