Hail history for Salem, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Salem since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Salem
- Last hail
- Jun 8, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 27, 2017
41 reports on 31 days since 1976 · #71 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Salem
- 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 Salem
The latest hail report in and around Salem is from June 8, 2025, 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 April 18, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Salem logged 27 reports on 18 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 #71 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Salem accounts for 31% of the 131 reports filed in Dent County.
2% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 27, 2017 near 3.5 N Doss.
Reports were up 45% in 2016–2025 (16) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Salem 1.4
- Dent County 4.2
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Salem 18
- Dent County 41
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Salem 2%
- Dent County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.5 N Doss | Dent | — | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NW Doss | Dent | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Salem | Dent | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Salem | Dent | $10K | 10:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Salem | Dent | $500 | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 39%
- 1–2 in 24 59%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.43 NE Salem | Dent | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Salem | Dent | 03:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Salem | Dent | 13:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.06 ESE Salem | Dent | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Salem | Dent | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NW Doss | Dent | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 SSE Salem | Dent | 13:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.01 NE Salem | Dent | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 E Salem | Dent | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SE Salem | Dent | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 E Salem | Dent | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.5 N Doss | Dent | 12:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Salem
- Edgar Springs 30 km · 21
- Licking 33 km · 31
- Viburnum 37 km · 13
- Rolla 39 km · 87
- Steelville 40 km · 25
- St. James 41 km · 20
- Raymondville 43 km · 12
- Doolittle 46 km · 10
Questions about hail in Salem
How often does it hail in Salem, Missouri?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Salem since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #71 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Salem?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Salem?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 27, 2017 near 3.5 N Doss. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Salem?
The most recent report in this data is from June 8, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Salem had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was June 8, 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.