Hail history for Strafford, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Strafford since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Strafford
- Last hail
- Mar 14, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Nov 24, 2010
23 reports on 20 days since 1983 · #208 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Strafford
- 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 Strafford
The latest hail report in and around Strafford is from March 14, 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 March 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Strafford logged 13 reports on 10 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 #208 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Strafford accounts for 3% of the 679 reports filed in Greene 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 November 24, 2010 near 1.12 E Strafford.
Reports were up 17% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Strafford 0.7
- Greene County 18.5
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Strafford 10
- Greene County 135
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Strafford 0%
- Greene 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.12 E Strafford | Greene | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.2 E Strafford Grn Co Arp | Greene | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Strafford | Greene | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Strafford | Greene | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.65 E Strafford | Greene | 11:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 35%
- 1–2 in 15 65%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Strafford | Greene | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Strafford | Greene | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.65 E Strafford | Greene | 11:48 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Strafford | Greene | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Strafford | Greene | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.2 E Strafford Grn Co Arp | Greene | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Strafford | Greene | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Strafford | Greene | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 ENE Mulroy | Greene | 13:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Holman | Webster | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 W Strafford | Greene | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Nov 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.12 E Strafford | Greene | 21:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Strafford
- Fair Grove 13 km · 45
- Springfield 18 km · 308
- Rogersville 18 km · 32
- Marshfield 20 km · 67
- Fordland 20 km · 16
- Pleasant Hope 26 km · 49
- Willard 27 km · 39
- Republic 28 km · 88
Questions about hail in Strafford
How often does it hail in Strafford, Missouri?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Strafford since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #208 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Strafford?
Most reports come in April, March, June. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Strafford?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on November 24, 2010 near 1.12 E Strafford. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Strafford?
The most recent report in this data is from March 14, 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 Strafford 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 March 14, 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.