Hail history for Washburn, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washburn since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washburn
- Last hail
- Sep 20, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 28, 2017
10 reports on 8 days since 1997 · #490 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Washburn
- 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 Washburn
The latest hail report in and around Washburn is from September 20, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 20, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washburn logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #490 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Washburn accounts for 3% of the 351 reports filed in Barry County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 28, 2017 near 0.89 NE Washburn.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2020, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washburn 0.5
- Barry County 10.4
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washburn 7
- Barry County 87
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washburn 0%
- Barry County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NE Washburn | Barry | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.55 E Washburn | Barry | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 E Washburn | Barry | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 ESE Wayne | Barry | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Washburn | Barry | 22:46 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 20%
- 1–2 in 8 80%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 ESE Wayne | Barry | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Washburn | Barry | 22:46 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.55 E Washburn | Barry | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 E Washburn | Barry | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSE Washburn | Barry | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NE Washburn | Barry | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Washburn | Barry | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 WNW Washburn | Barry | 13:16 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.6 NNE Washburn | Barry | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Washburn | Barry | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Washburn
- Seligman 8 km · 17
- Exeter 9 km · 11
- Cassville 13 km · 37
- Butterfield 18 km · 12
- Eagle Rock 20 km · 16
- Rocky Comfort 20 km · 14
- Wheaton 21 km · 15
- Purdy 26 km · 30
Questions about hail in Washburn
How often does it hail in Washburn, Missouri?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washburn since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #490 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washburn?
Most reports come in May, April, September. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washburn?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 28, 2017 near 0.89 NE Washburn. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washburn?
The most recent report in this data is from September 20, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Washburn had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was September 20, 2025.
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.