Hail history for Russellville, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Russellville since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Russellville
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 1, 2024
12 reports on 12 days since 1975 · #427 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Russellville
- 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 Russellville
The latest hail report in and around Russellville is from April 1, 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 April 1, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Russellville logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #427 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Russellville accounts for 8% of the 147 reports filed in Cole County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 1, 2024 near 0.88 SW Russellville.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (33% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Russellville 0.4
- Cole County 3.5
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Russellville 8
- Cole County 43
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Russellville 0%
- Cole County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Russellville | Cole | $100K | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.95 SW Russellville | Cole | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Russellville | Cole | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cole | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 S Russellville | Cole | — | 11:27 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 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Russellville | Cole | $100K | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.64 S Russellville | Cole | — | 11:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.8 SW Russellville | Cole | — | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 WSW Lohman | Cole | — | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.95 SW Russellville | Cole | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SW Russellville | Cole | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Russellville | Cole | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Russellville | Cole | — | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Russellville | Cole | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 14, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Cole | — | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cole | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1975 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Cole | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Russellville
- California 17 km · 25
- Eldon 22 km · 40
- Jefferson City 24 km · 78
- Barnett 25 km · 15
- Jamestown 29 km · 15
- Tuscumbia 31 km · 20
- Holts Summit 32 km · 17
- Tipton 34 km · 14
Questions about hail in Russellville
How often does it hail in Russellville, Missouri?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Russellville since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #427 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Russellville?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Russellville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 1, 2024 near 0.88 SW Russellville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Russellville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 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 Russellville 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 April 1, 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.