Hail history for Urbana, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Urbana since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Urbana
- Last hail
- May 9, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 15, 2023
19 reports on 14 days since 2000 · #257 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Urbana
- 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 Urbana
The latest hail report in and around Urbana is from May 9, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Urbana logged 13 reports on 9 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 #257 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Urbana accounts for 13% of the 151 reports filed in Dallas County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 15, 2023 near 2.07 N Urbana.
Reports were down 38% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Urbana 0.7
- Dallas County 4.0
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Urbana 9
- Dallas County 49
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Urbana 5%
- Dallas 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.07 N Urbana | Dallas | $25K | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Urbana | Dallas | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 NNE Urbana | Dallas | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Urbana | Dallas | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Urbana | Dallas | — | 12:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 21%
- 1–2 in 14 74%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Urbana | Dallas | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 NNE Urbana | Dallas | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.07 N Urbana | Dallas | $25K | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.06 ESE Nemo | Hickory | — | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Urbana | Dallas | — | 04:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Urbana | Dallas | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Urbana | Dallas | — | 07:05 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Urbana | Dallas | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Urbana | Dallas | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Urbana | Dallas | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 4.83 ESE Nemo | Hickory | — | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Urbana | Dallas | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Urbana
- Louisburg 10 km · 13
- Preston 12 km · 16
- Hermitage 18 km · 21
- Cross Timbers 21 km · 18
- Macks Creek 22 km · 26
- Buffalo 23 km · 45
- Halfway 26 km · 20
- Flemington 30 km · 20
Questions about hail in Urbana
How often does it hail in Urbana, Missouri?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Urbana since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #257 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Urbana?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Urbana?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 15, 2023 near 2.07 N Urbana. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Urbana?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Urbana had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 9, 2023.
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.