Hail history for St. Louis city, Missouri
Every NOAA hail report filed in St. Louis city since 1965, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · St. Louis city
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 23 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 25, 2011
102 reports on 66 days since 1965 · #92 of 116 Missouri counties
Hail map · St. Louis city
- 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 St. Louis city
The latest hail report in St. Louis city is from April 27, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, St. Louis city logged 55 reports on 36 hail days, about 2.8 reports a year. That is 23% less than the median Missouri county (3.5 a year) and ranks #92 of 116 Missouri counties for all-time reports. St. Louis city holds 0% of all 20,478 hail reports in Missouri.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Missouri county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on May 25, 2011 near 2.89 S Tower Grove.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (25) compared with 2006–2015 (30). The busiest year was 2025, with 11 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- St. Louis city 2.8
- Median Missouri county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- St. Louis city 36
- Median Missouri county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- St. Louis city 9%
- Median Missouri county 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 6 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 11 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | 2.89 S Tower Grove | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 1 W Tower Grove | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.62 N Tower Grove | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.37 SE St Louis | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 1999 | 2.25 inhen egg | St Louis | $500K | 11:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 28 27%
- 1–2 in 65 64%
- 2 in + 9 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE Tower Grove | 05:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Tower Grove | 05:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.28 WSW Tower Grove | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 SW Tower Grove | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Tower Grove | 05:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 NW St Louis | 05:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.86 NE Carondelet | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.63 SE St Louis | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S St Louis | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 NE Carondelet | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NE Carondelet | 20:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNW Carondelet | 20:46 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in St. Louis city
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 113 | 4.50 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 1 | 1 | Mar 14, 2025 |
Questions about hail in St. Louis city
How often does it hail in St. Louis city, Missouri?
102 hail reports have been logged in St. Louis city since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.8 reports a year. That ranks #92 of 116 Missouri counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in St. Louis city?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in St. Louis city?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 25, 2011 near 2.89 S Tower Grove. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in St. Louis city?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has St. Louis city had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 23 reports. The most recent was April 27, 2026.
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.