Hail history for Warrenton, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Warrenton since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Warrenton
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 22, 2011
46 reports on 36 days since 1978 · #54 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Warrenton
- 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 Warrenton
The latest hail report in and around Warrenton is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Warrenton logged 24 reports on 20 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is about twice the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #54 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Warrenton accounts for 41% of the 111 reports filed in Warren County.
4% 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 4.50 in (softball) on April 22, 2011 near 3.54 SE Pendleton.
Reports were down 74% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2012, with 5 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Warrenton 1.2
- Warren County 3.3
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Warrenton 20
- Warren County 35
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Warrenton 4%
- Warren County 5%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | 3.54 SE Pendleton | Warren | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.95 WSW Warrenton | Warren | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NNW Warrenton O Sllvn Ar | Warren | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 WNW Warrenton | Warren | 06:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 WSW Truesdale | Warren | 04:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 26%
- 1–2 in 32 70%
- 2 in + 2 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Warrenton | Warren | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Warrenton | Warren | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 WNW Warrenton | Warren | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NNW Warrenton O Sllvn Ar | Warren | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 W Truesdale | Warren | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Warrenton | Warren | 01:44 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Warrenton | Warren | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.99 W Warrenton | Warren | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 WNW Warrenton | Warren | 06:50 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.5 WNW Warrenton | Warren | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.95 WSW Warrenton | Warren | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.81 NNW Warrenton | Warren | 16:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Warrenton
- Wright City 9 km · 20
- Jonesburg 15 km · 13
- Hawk Point 17 km · 12
- Troy 22 km · 31
- Marthasville 22 km · 13
- Wentzville 23 km · 38
- New Melle 24 km · 16
- New Haven 25 km · 26
Questions about hail in Warrenton
How often does it hail in Warrenton, Missouri?
46 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Warrenton since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #54 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Warrenton?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Warrenton?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 22, 2011 near 3.54 SE Pendleton. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Warrenton?
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 Warrenton had in the last five years?
4 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.