Hail history for West Line, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Line since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · West Line
- Last hail
- Feb 27, 2011
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 5, 2003
11 reports on 9 days since 1984 · #460 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · West Line
- 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 West Line
The latest hail report in and around West Line is from February 27, 2011, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, West Line logged 1 report on 1 hail day, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 10% of the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #460 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. West Line accounts for 3% of the 382 reports filed in Cass County.
9% 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 August 5, 2003 near West Line.
The busiest year was 2003, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- West Line 0.1
- Cass County 10.1
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- West Line 1
- Cass County 59
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- West Line 9%
- Cass County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2003 | 3.00 inteacup | West Line | Cass | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Freeman | Cass | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Freeman | Cass | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Freeman | Cass | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Freeman | Cass | 16:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 27%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Freeman | Cass | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | West Line | Cass | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Freeman | Cass | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Freeman | Cass | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Freeman | Cass | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 3.00 inteacup | West Line | Cass | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Freeman | Cass | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Freeman | Cass | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Freeman | Cass | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 0.88 innickel | Freeman | Cass | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1984 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Cass | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near West Line
Questions about hail in West Line
How often does it hail in West Line, Missouri?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Line since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #460 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in West Line?
Most reports come in May, August, February. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in West Line?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 5, 2003 near West Line. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in West Line?
The most recent report in this data is from February 27, 2011 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has West Line had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Line since November 3, 2021. The last one was on February 27, 2011.
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.