Hail history for Rolla, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rolla since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rolla
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 16 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Sep 22, 2006
87 reports on 55 days since 1955 · #13 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Rolla
- 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 Rolla
The latest hail report in and around Rolla is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 9, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rolla logged 50 reports on 29 hail days, about 2.5 reports a year. That is 5.0 times the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #13 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rolla accounts for 43% of the 203 reports filed in Phelps 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 2.75 in (baseball) on September 22, 2006 near 4 NE Rolla.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (30). The busiest year was 2024, with 9 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rolla 2.5
- Phelps County 6.3
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rolla 29
- Phelps County 58
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rolla 3%
- Phelps County 3%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 3 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 21, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 NE Rolla | Phelps | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1957 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Phelps | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 1957 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Phelps | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 NNE Rolla Downtown Arpt | Phelps | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rolla | Phelps | 11:54 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 44 51%
- 1–2 in 40 46%
- 2 in + 3 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSE Dillon | Phelps | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Rolla | Phelps | 01:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.09 W Rolla | Phelps | 01:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 ENE Doolittle | Phelps | 01:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 NNE Rolla Downtown Arpt | Phelps | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Northwye | Phelps | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Rolla | Phelps | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 W Rolla | Phelps | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.76 SE Dillon | Phelps | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Northwye | Phelps | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.29 ESE Rolla | Phelps | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 E Dillon | Phelps | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rolla
- Doolittle 11 km · 10
- St. James 14 km · 20
- Edgar Springs 29 km · 21
- Dixon 30 km · 43
- Vienna 32 km · 25
- Cuba 34 km · 37
- Steelville 36 km · 25
- St. Robert 37 km · 17
Questions about hail in Rolla
How often does it hail in Rolla, Missouri?
87 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rolla since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.5 reports a year. That ranks #13 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rolla?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rolla?
2.75 in (baseball size) on September 22, 2006 near 4 NE Rolla. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rolla?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rolla had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 16 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.