Hail history for Palmyra, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Palmyra since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Palmyra
- Last hail
- May 2, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 14, 2002
26 reports on 24 days since 1966 · #167 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Palmyra
- 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 Palmyra
The latest hail report in and around Palmyra is from May 2, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 2, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Palmyra logged 16 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 60% more than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #167 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Palmyra accounts for 23% of the 111 reports filed in Marion County.
4% 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 4.50 in (softball) on April 14, 2002 near 1 SE Palmyra.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Palmyra 0.8
- Marion County 3.0
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Palmyra 14
- Marion County 42
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Palmyra 4%
- Marion County 5%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2002 | 4.50 insoftball | 1 SE Palmyra | Marion | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Palmyra | Marion | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Palmyra | Marion | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1969 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 50%
- 1–2 in 12 46%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Palmyra | Marion | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.63 W Palmyra | Marion | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Dec 23, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Palmyra | Marion | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.27 NW Withers Mill | Marion | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Palmyra | Marion | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Palmyra | Marion | 08:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Palmyra | Marion | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Palmyra | Marion | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Palmyra | Marion | 05:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Palmyra | Marion | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| Jan 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Palmyra | Marion | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NW Palmyra | Marion | 22:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Palmyra
- Hannibal 15 km · 62
- Monroe City 24 km · 14
- New London 26 km · 19
- Ewing 28 km · 15
- La Grange 28 km · 15
- Canton 37 km · 13
- Lewistown 40 km · 14
- Perry 42 km · 17
Questions about hail in Palmyra
How often does it hail in Palmyra, Missouri?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Palmyra since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #167 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Palmyra?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Palmyra?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 14, 2002 near 1 SE Palmyra. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Palmyra?
The most recent report in this data is from May 2, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Palmyra had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 2, 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.