Hail history for Platte City, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Platte City since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Platte City
- Last hail
- May 19, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 19, 2011
41 reports on 33 days since 1979 · #70 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Platte City
- 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 Platte City
The latest hail report in and around Platte City is from May 19, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Platte City logged 27 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #70 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Platte City accounts for 13% of the 321 reports filed in Platte 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 19, 2011 near 1.48 SSE Platte City.
Reports were down 31% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2011, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Platte City 1.4
- Platte County 9.7
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Platte City 19
- Platte County 74
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Platte City 5%
- Platte 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2011 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.48 SSE Platte City | Platte | $30K | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.62 SE Platte City | Platte | — | 00:06 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.67 W Hoover | Platte | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.96 SSE Platte City | Platte | — | 00:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Ferrelview | Platte | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 32%
- 1–2 in 26 63%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 NNW (Mci)ks City Intl Ar | Platte | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Platte City | Platte | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Platte City | Platte | 09:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Platte City | Platte | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.67 W Hoover | Platte | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.75 NW Ferrelview | Platte | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSE Platte City | Platte | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Platte City | Platte | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Platte City | Platte | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Platte City | Platte | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSE Platte City | Platte | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 N (Mci)ks City Intl Ar | Platte | 09:57 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Platte City
- Ferrelview 9 km · 24
- Weston 13 km · 15
- Smithville 16 km · 58
- Parkville 17 km · 81
- Dearborn 18 km · 18
- Edgerton 19 km · 15
- Trimble 21 km · 20
- Gladstone 24 km · 21
Questions about hail in Platte City
How often does it hail in Platte City, Missouri?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Platte City since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Platte City?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Platte City?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 19, 2011 near 1.48 SSE Platte City. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Platte City?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Platte City had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 19, 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.