Hail history for University City, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of University City since 2003, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · University City
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 16, 2025
13 reports on 10 days since 2003 · #397 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · University 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 University City
The latest hail report in and around University City is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, University City 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 #397 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. University City accounts for 2% of the 660 reports filed in St. Louis County.
8% 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 16, 2025 near University City.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (54% of reports); 100% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- University City 0.4
- St. Louis County 16.9
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- University City 7
- St. Louis County 108
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- University City 8%
- St. Louis 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | University City | St. Louis | 13:46 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.42 N University City | St. Louis | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.41 NE University City | St. Louis | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | University City | St. Louis | 05:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Pagedale | St. Louis | 05:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 31%
- 1–2 in 8 62%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Wellston | St. Louis | 05:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | University City | St. Louis | 05:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Pagedale | St. Louis | 05:15 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Pagedale | St. Louis | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | University City | St. Louis | 13:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.71 ESE University City | St. Louis | 23:36 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | University City | St. Louis | 04:17 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.42 N University City | St. Louis | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | University City | St. Louis | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | University City | St. Louis | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.41 NE University City | St. Louis | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | University City | St. Louis | 13:52 local · NCEI |
Hail history near University City
- Overland 5 km · 13
- St. Louis 8 km · 113
- Creve Coeur 10 km · 26
- Kirkwood 12 km · 15
- Des Peres 12 km · 14
- Maryland Heights 13 km · 21
- Town and Country 13 km · 19
- Affton 13 km · 18
Questions about hail in University City
How often does it hail in University City, Missouri?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of University City since 2003. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #397 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in University City?
Most reports come in April, May. April alone accounts for 54% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in University City?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 16, 2025 near University City. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in University City?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has University City had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 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.