Hail history for Walnut Grove, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walnut Grove since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Walnut Grove
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 25, 2011
35 reports on 30 days since 1962 · #103 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Walnut Grove
- 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 Walnut Grove
The latest hail report in and around Walnut Grove is from April 26, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Walnut Grove logged 14 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 40% more than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #103 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Walnut Grove accounts for 5% of the 679 reports filed in Greene County.
6% 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 May 25, 2011 near 1.1 E Harold.
Reports were down 25% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Walnut Grove 0.7
- Greene County 18.5
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Walnut Grove 10
- Greene County 135
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Walnut Grove 6%
- Greene 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.1 E Harold | Greene | $50K | 11:19 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Walnut Grove | Greene | $15K | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Walnut Grove | Greene | $250K | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Walnut Grove | Greene | $10K | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Walnut Grove | Greene | — | 17:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 51%
- 1–2 in 15 43%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Walnut Grove | Greene | $250K | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Walnut Grove | Greene | — | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Walnut Grove | Greene | — | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Walnut Grove | Greene | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.83 WSW Walnut Grove | Greene | — | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.02 NE Harold | Greene | — | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.83 WSW Walnut Grove | Greene | — | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Walnut Grove | Greene | — | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.1 E Harold | Greene | $50K | 11:19 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Walnut Grove | Greene | $10K | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Walnut Grove | Greene | — | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 N Phenix | Greene | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Walnut Grove
- Ash Grove 11 km · 33
- Morrisville 13 km · 23
- Everton 16 km · 14
- Willard 18 km · 39
- Bolivar 25 km · 58
- Pleasant Hope 25 km · 49
- Halltown 25 km · 20
- Fair Play 25 km · 15
Questions about hail in Walnut Grove
How often does it hail in Walnut Grove, Missouri?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walnut Grove since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #103 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Walnut Grove?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Walnut Grove?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 25, 2011 near 1.1 E Harold. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Walnut Grove?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Walnut Grove had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 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.