Hail history for Walker, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walker since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Walker
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 9, 2017
13 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #399 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Walker
- 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 Walker
The latest hail report in and around Walker is from April 26, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Walker logged 8 reports on 8 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 #399 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Walker accounts for 5% of the 254 reports filed in Vernon County.
23% 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 March 9, 2017 near 0.88 SE Walker.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Walker 0.4
- Vernon County 6.0
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Walker 8
- Vernon County 60
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Walker 23%
- Vernon 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 SE Walker | Vernon | $50K | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.09 E Walker | Vernon | $200K | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.34 SSE Walker | Vernon | $25K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Walker | Vernon | — | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 E Walker | Vernon | — | 23:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 31%
- 1–2 in 6 46%
- 2 in + 3 23%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.09 E Walker | Vernon | $200K | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.34 SSE Walker | Vernon | $25K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 SE Walker | Vernon | $50K | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 E Walker | Vernon | — | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.09 E Walker | Vernon | — | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 E Walker | Vernon | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 ENE Walker | Vernon | — | 06:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 E Walker | Vernon | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 4 SE Walker | Vernon | — | 21:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Walker | Vernon | — | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Walker | Vernon | — | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Walker | Vernon | — | 16:26 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Walker
- Harwood 9 km · 11
- Nevada 12 km · 74
- Schell City 17 km · 16
- Milo 17 km · 13
- El Dorado Springs 19 km · 57
- Rich Hill 25 km · 26
- Deerfield 25 km · 17
- Sheldon 27 km · 11
Questions about hail in Walker
How often does it hail in Walker, Missouri?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walker since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #399 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Walker?
Most reports come in April, March, June. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Walker?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 9, 2017 near 0.88 SE Walker. 23% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Walker?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Walker 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 April 26, 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.