Hail history for Shell Knob, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shell Knob since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Shell Knob
- Last hail
- Mar 30, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 26, 2024
28 reports on 16 days since 1982 · #153 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Shell Knob
- 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 Shell Knob
The latest hail report in and around Shell Knob is from March 30, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Shell Knob logged 22 reports on 12 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #153 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Shell Knob accounts for 8% of the 351 reports filed in Barry County.
7% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 26, 2024 near 1.49 NNW Shell Knob.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2014, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Shell Knob 1.1
- Barry County 10.4
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Shell Knob 12
- Barry County 87
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Shell Knob 7%
- Barry 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.49 NNW Shell Knob | Barry | $15K | 02:54 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.99 SE Shell Knob | Barry | $125K | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.1 ESE Shell Knob | Barry | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.77 E Shell Knob | Barry | — | 02:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.66 SE Shell Knob | Barry | $25K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 29%
- 1–2 in 18 64%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.1 ESE Shell Knob | Barry | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Shell Knob | Barry | — | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.77 E Shell Knob | Barry | — | 02:54 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.49 NNW Shell Knob | Barry | $15K | 02:54 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.1 ESE Shell Knob | Barry | — | 23:41 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.77 E Shell Knob Turkey Ar | Barry | — | 23:37 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.99 SE Shell Knob | Barry | $125K | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.66 SE Shell Knob | Barry | $25K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Shell Knob | Barry | — | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Shell Knob | Barry | — | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Shell Knob | Barry | — | 02:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Shell Knob | Barry | $25K | 02:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Shell Knob
- Eagle Rock 14 km · 16
- Kimberling City 16 km · 38
- Coney Island 18 km · 11
- Branson West 21 km · 18
- Blue Eye 21 km · 15
- Reeds Spring 25 km · 16
- Cassville 26 km · 37
- Galena 26 km · 22
Questions about hail in Shell Knob
How often does it hail in Shell Knob, Missouri?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shell Knob since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #153 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Shell Knob?
Most reports come in May, February, June. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Shell Knob?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 26, 2024 near 1.49 NNW Shell Knob. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Shell Knob?
The most recent report in this data is from March 30, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Shell Knob had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was March 30, 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.