Hail history for Tightwad, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tightwad since 2003, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tightwad
- Last hail
- May 26, 2024
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 26, 2024
10 reports on 9 days since 2003 · #487 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Tightwad
- 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 Tightwad
The latest hail report in and around Tightwad is from May 26, 2024, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tightwad logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #487 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tightwad accounts for 6% of the 154 reports filed in Henry County.
10% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 26, 2024 near 0.69 NE Leesville.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tightwad 0.4
- Henry County 4.6
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tightwad 7
- Henry County 46
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tightwad 10%
- Henry County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 NE Leesville | Henry | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tightwad | Henry | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 S Tightwad | Henry | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Tightwad | Henry | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Tightwad | Henry | 15:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 30%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 1 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 NE Leesville | Henry | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Tightwad | Henry | 03:20 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Tightwad | Henry | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Tightwad | Henry | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Racket | Benton | 23:22 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Racket | Benton | 11:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 S Tightwad | Henry | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| Jan 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.82 S Tightwad | Henry | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tightwad | Henry | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Tightwad | Henry | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tightwad
- Bent Tree Harbor 8 km · 12
- Warsaw 17 km · 38
- Calhoun 19 km · 12
- Clinton 21 km · 41
- Lincoln 21 km · 18
- Windsor 25 km · 18
- Lowry City 25 km · 16
- Ionia 29 km · 13
Questions about hail in Tightwad
How often does it hail in Tightwad, Missouri?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tightwad since 2003. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #487 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tightwad?
Most reports come in May, February, March. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tightwad?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 26, 2024 near 0.69 NE Leesville. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tightwad?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 2024 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Tightwad 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 May 26, 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.