Hail history for Preston, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Preston since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Preston
- Last hail
- Jun 8, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 17, 2023
16 reports on 13 days since 1977 · #313 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Preston
- 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 Preston
The latest hail report in and around Preston is from June 8, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on July 17, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Preston logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #313 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Preston accounts for 12% of the 132 reports filed in Hickory County.
13% 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 July 17, 2023 near 1.29 ENE Preston.
Reports were up 900% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (0). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Preston 0.5
- Hickory County 3.4
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Preston 6
- Hickory County 36
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Preston 13%
- Hickory County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.29 ENE Preston | Hickory | $750K | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.49 SSE Preston | Hickory | — | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.76 NE Preston | Hickory | $1K | 02:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hickory | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1977 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hickory | — | 13:10 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 4 25%
- 1–2 in 10 63%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 S Preston | Hickory | — | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Preston | Hickory | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Preston | Hickory | — | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.49 SSE Preston | Hickory | — | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.41 E Preston | Hickory | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.29 ENE Preston | Hickory | $750K | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.76 NE Preston | Hickory | $1K | 02:34 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.58 ESE Preston | Hickory | — | 12:07 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.58 ESE Preston | Hickory | — | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Preston | Hickory | — | 12:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | 3 E Preston | Hickory | — | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Preston | Hickory | $2K | 19:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Preston
- Cross Timbers 9 km · 18
- Hermitage 10 km · 21
- Urbana 12 km · 19
- Louisburg 21 km · 13
- Macks Creek 22 km · 26
- Climax Springs 23 km · 14
- Weaubleau 29 km · 13
- Flemington 30 km · 20
Questions about hail in Preston
How often does it hail in Preston, Missouri?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Preston since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #313 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Preston?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Preston?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 17, 2023 near 1.29 ENE Preston. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Preston?
The most recent report in this data is from June 8, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Preston had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was June 8, 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.