Hail history for Seneca, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Seneca since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Seneca
- Last hail
- May 8, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 8, 2024
35 reports on 31 days since 1977 · #102 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Seneca
- 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 Seneca
The latest hail report in and around Seneca is from May 8, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Seneca logged 13 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 30% more than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #102 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Seneca accounts for 10% of the 345 reports filed in Newton 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 May 8, 2024 near 3.5 S Seneca.
Reports were down 38% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2003, with 6 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (37% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Seneca 0.7
- Newton County 9.4
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Seneca 12
- Newton County 87
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Seneca 0%
- Newton 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.5 S Seneca | Newton | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Seneca | Newton | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Seneca | Newton | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Seneca | Newton | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Seneca | Newton | 17:24 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 51%
- 1–2 in 17 49%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.5 S Seneca | Newton | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Seneca | Newton | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 S Seneca | Newton | 03:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 SW Seneca | Newton | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 S Seneca | Newton | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Seneca | Newton | 00:50 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SW Seneca | Newton | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Seneca | Newton | 20:31 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.8 ESE Seneca | Newton | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Seneca | Newton | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SW Seneca | Newton | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SW Seneca | Newton | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Seneca
Questions about hail in Seneca
How often does it hail in Seneca, Missouri?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Seneca since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #102 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Seneca?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Seneca?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 8, 2024 near 3.5 S Seneca. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Seneca?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 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 Seneca had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 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.