Hail history for Sullivan, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sullivan since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sullivan
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 2.25 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Apr 8, 2015
38 reports on 34 days since 1957 · #86 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Sullivan
- 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 Sullivan
The latest hail report in and around Sullivan is from April 27, 2026, 2.25 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 8, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sullivan logged 22 reports on 20 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 #86 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sullivan accounts for 13% of the 301 reports filed in Franklin County.
16% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on April 8, 2015 near 0.83 W Sullivan Mem Arpt.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sullivan 1.1
- Franklin County 8.0
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sullivan 20
- Franklin County 86
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sullivan 16%
- Franklin County 8%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 3 | 2.25 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2015 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.83 W Sullivan Mem Arpt | Franklin | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Sullivan | Franklin | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.76 E Bourbon | Crawford | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.64 NW Sullivan Mem Arpt | Franklin | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.88 SW Sullivan | Franklin | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 37%
- 1–2 in 18 47%
- 2 in + 6 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.88 SW Sullivan | Franklin | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Sullivan | Franklin | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SW Sullivan | Franklin | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.88 SW Sullivan | Franklin | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Sullivan | Franklin | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W Sullivan | Franklin | 10:39 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.76 E Bourbon | Crawford | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 NW Sullivan Mem Arpt | Franklin | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 NNW Sullivan Mem Arpt | Franklin | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.42 NNW Sullivan Mem Arpt | Franklin | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.64 NW Sullivan Mem Arpt | Franklin | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.9 NW Sullivan | Franklin | 09:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sullivan
Questions about hail in Sullivan
How often does it hail in Sullivan, Missouri?
38 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sullivan since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #86 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sullivan?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sullivan?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on April 8, 2015 near 0.83 W Sullivan Mem Arpt. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sullivan?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (2.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sullivan had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 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.