Hail history for Van Buren, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Van Buren since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Van Buren
- Last hail
- Aug 19, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 5, 1996
31 reports on 29 days since 1984 · #130 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Van Buren
- 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 Van Buren
The latest hail report in and around Van Buren is from August 19, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Van Buren logged 17 reports on 17 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 70% more than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #130 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Van Buren accounts for 32% of the 96 reports filed in Carter 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 3.00 in (teacup) on March 5, 1996 near Van Buren.
Reports were up 650% in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2025, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Van Buren 0.8
- Carter County 2.5
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Van Buren 17
- Carter County 37
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Van Buren 10%
- Carter 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1 | 2.00 in | View |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 1, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Dec 5, 2021 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 1996 | 3.00 inteacup | Van Buren | Carter | $50K | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.66 NW Van Buren | Carter | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 N Van Buren | Carter | — | 03:19 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Van Buren | Carter | — | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Carter | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 35%
- 1–2 in 17 55%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 N Van Buren | Carter | 03:19 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.29 ESE Van Buren | Carter | 13:33 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.66 NW Van Buren | Carter | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Van Buren | Carter | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.89 NW Van Buren | Carter | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.96 NNE Van Buren Muni Arpt | Carter | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Van Buren | Carter | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Van Buren | Carter | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Dec 5, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | Van Buren | Carter | 22:26 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Van Buren | Carter | 10:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Van Buren | Carter | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 N Van Buren | Carter | 19:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Van Buren
Questions about hail in Van Buren
How often does it hail in Van Buren, Missouri?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Van Buren since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #130 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Van Buren?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Van Buren?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 5, 1996 near Van Buren. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Van Buren?
The most recent report in this data is from August 19, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Van Buren had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was August 19, 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.