Hail history for Wheaton, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wheaton since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wheaton
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 28, 2026
15 reports on 14 days since 1996 · #339 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Wheaton
- 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 Wheaton
The latest hail report in and around Wheaton is from April 28, 2026, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wheaton logged 8 reports on 7 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 #339 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wheaton accounts for 4% of the 351 reports filed in Barry County.
7% 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 April 28, 2026 near 0.88 S Wheaton.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2015, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (53% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wheaton 0.4
- Barry County 10.4
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wheaton 7
- Barry County 87
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wheaton 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.88 S Wheaton | Barry | $94.5 million | 09:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wheaton | Barry | — | 12:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 SE Wheaton | Barry | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 N Ridgley | Barry | — | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 ESE Wheaton | Barry | — | 05:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 40%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.88 S Wheaton | Barry | $94.5 million | 09:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 N Ridgley | Barry | — | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.3 ESE Wheaton | Barry | — | 05:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Wheaton | Barry | — | 13:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 SE Wheaton | Barry | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SE Wheaton | Barry | — | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Ridgley | Barry | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Wheaton | Barry | — | 20:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Wheaton | Barry | — | 11:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Wheaton | Barry | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Wheaton | Barry | — | 09:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Wheaton | Barry | — | 18:04 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wheaton
- Rocky Comfort 4 km · 14
- Purdy 14 km · 30
- Butterfield 14 km · 12
- Exeter 15 km · 11
- Cassville 19 km · 37
- Monett 21 km · 92
- Pierce City 21 km · 22
- Washburn 21 km · 10
Questions about hail in Wheaton
How often does it hail in Wheaton, Missouri?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wheaton since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #339 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wheaton?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wheaton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 28, 2026 near 0.88 S Wheaton. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wheaton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wheaton 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 April 28, 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.