Hail history for Poplar Bluff, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Poplar Bluff since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Poplar Bluff
- Last hail
- Apr 16, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 3, 2018
55 reports on 51 days since 1964 · #41 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Poplar Bluff
- 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 Poplar Bluff
The latest hail report in and around Poplar Bluff is from April 16, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 4, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Poplar Bluff logged 23 reports on 22 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #41 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Poplar Bluff accounts for 38% of the 145 reports filed in Butler County.
7% 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 April 3, 2018 near 4 W Poplar Bluff.
Reports were down 72% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (18). The busiest year was 2003, with 10 reports on 8 days. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Poplar Bluff 1.1
- Butler County 3.5
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Poplar Bluff 22
- Butler County 50
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Poplar Bluff 7%
- Butler County 7%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2018 | 3.00 inteacup | 4 W Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 1964 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Butler | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 NW Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 1974 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Butler | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Poplar Bluff | Butler | $5K | 19:55 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 18 33%
- 1–2 in 33 60%
- 2 in + 4 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5 W Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Poplar Bluff | Butler | $5K | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SW Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 NW Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 3.00 inteacup | 4 W Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 ENE Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 14:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NW Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 02:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.39 WNW Poplar Bluff | Butler | — | 11:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Poplar Bluff
- Fairdealing 20 km · 11
- Williamsville 26 km · 12
- Dudley 29 km · 14
- Puxico 31 km · 14
- Ellsinore 35 km · 19
- Doniphan 40 km · 38
- Dexter 40 km · 25
- Greenville 41 km · 15
Questions about hail in Poplar Bluff
How often does it hail in Poplar Bluff, Missouri?
55 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Poplar Bluff since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Poplar Bluff?
Most reports come in May, April, August. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Poplar Bluff?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 3, 2018 near 4 W Poplar Bluff. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Poplar Bluff?
The most recent report in this data is from April 16, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Poplar Bluff 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 April 16, 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.