Hail history for Ozark, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ozark since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ozark
- Last hail
- Aug 6, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 19 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · May 8, 2024
78 reports on 50 days since 1982 · #17 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Ozark
- 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
The latest hail report in and around Ozark is from August 6, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ozark logged 49 reports on 26 hail days, about 2.5 reports a year. That is 4.9 times the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #17 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ozark accounts for 24% of the 322 reports filed in Christian County.
3% 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on May 8, 2024 near 1.3 WNW Mc Cracken.
Reports were down 19% in 2016–2025 (22) compared with 2006–2015 (27). The busiest year was 2006, with 8 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in March (23% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ozark 2.5
- Christian County 9.6
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ozark 26
- Christian County 77
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ozark 3%
- Christian County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 3 | 0.88 in | View |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 3 | 2.25 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.3 WNW Mc Cracken | Christian | $10K | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.55 E Ozark | Christian | — | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 E Ozark | Christian | $20K | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 WNW Mc Cracken | Christian | — | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.16 NE Ozark Airpark Arpt | Christian | — | 18:04 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 33 42%
- 1–2 in 43 55%
- 2 in + 2 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Ozark | Christian | — | 21:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SW Ozark | Christian | — | 21:24 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Ozark | Christian | — | 21:23 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Ozark | Christian | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 E Ozark | Christian | $20K | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 W Ozark | Christian | — | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Ozark | Christian | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 SE Ozark | Christian | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 E Ozark | Christian | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 WNW Mc Cracken | Christian | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 WNW Mc Cracken | Christian | — | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.3 WNW Mc Cracken | Christian | $10K | 16:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ozark
- Nixa 7 km · 64
- Highlandville 12 km · 29
- Sparta 12 km · 27
- Rogersville 16 km · 32
- Battlefield 16 km · 18
- Springfield 19 km · 308
- Spokane 20 km · 19
- Clever 22 km · 24
Questions about hail in Ozark
How often does it hail in Ozark, Missouri?
78 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ozark since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.5 reports a year. That ranks #17 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ozark?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ozark?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on May 8, 2024 near 1.3 WNW Mc Cracken. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ozark?
The most recent report in this data is from August 6, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ozark had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 19 reports. The most recent was August 6, 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.