Hail history for Sedalia, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sedalia since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sedalia
- Last hail
- Sep 17, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 11, 1978
69 reports on 54 days since 1959 · #25 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Sedalia
- 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 Sedalia
The latest hail report in and around Sedalia is from September 17, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sedalia logged 31 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 3.1 times the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #25 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sedalia accounts for 34% of the 201 reports filed in Pettis County.
4% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on May 11, 1978.
Reports were down 76% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (25). The busiest year was 2013, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sedalia 1.6
- Pettis County 4.6
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sedalia 18
- Pettis County 43
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sedalia 4%
- Pettis County 4%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 1978 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Pettis | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.62 NNE Spring Fork | Pettis | — | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 1973 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Pettis | — | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.62 NNE Spring Fork | Pettis | — | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sedalia | Pettis | $2.0 million | 16:18 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 26 38%
- 1–2 in 40 58%
- 2 in + 3 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 S Lamonte | Pettis | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 WSW Sedalia | Pettis | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.08 WNW Sedalia | Pettis | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 ESE Sedalia Arpt | Pettis | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.62 E Sedalia Arpt | Pettis | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 E Lamonte | Pettis | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.12 NE Camp Branch | Pettis | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 2.82 S Sedalia | Pettis | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Sedalia | Pettis | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.16 W Sedalia | Pettis | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 SE Lamonte | Pettis | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Sedalia | Pettis | 14:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sedalia
- Smithton 13 km · 10
- Hughesville 16 km · 13
- Green Ridge 18 km · 24
- La Monte 18 km · 11
- Otterville 20 km · 10
- Ionia 24 km · 13
- Cole Camp 27 km · 32
- Whiteman AFB 28 km · 36
Questions about hail in Sedalia
How often does it hail in Sedalia, Missouri?
69 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sedalia since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #25 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sedalia?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sedalia?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 11, 1978. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sedalia?
The most recent report in this data is from September 17, 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 Sedalia 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 September 17, 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.