Hail history for Wildwood, Missouri
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wildwood since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wildwood
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 27, 2026
29 reports on 22 days since 1960 · #149 of 491 Missouri places
Hail map · Wildwood
- 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 Wildwood
The latest hail report in and around Wildwood is from April 27, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wildwood logged 20 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is about twice the median Missouri town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #149 of 491 Missouri cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wildwood accounts for 4% of the 660 reports filed in St. Louis County.
14% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 27, 2026 near 3.03 ESE Oetters.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (14) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2025, with 7 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 90% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wildwood 1.0
- St. Louis County 16.9
- Median Missouri town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wildwood 13
- St. Louis County 108
- Median Missouri town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wildwood 14%
- St. Louis County 8%
- 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 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 7 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.03 ESE Oetters | Franklin | — | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 N Melrose | St. Louis | $1.0 million | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.34 NNE Hollow | St. Louis | — | 23:22 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1960 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Franklin | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SE Centaur | St. Louis | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 14%
- 1–2 in 21 72%
- 2 in + 4 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.03 ESE Oetters | Franklin | — | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.99 NE Defiance | St. Charles | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.08 E Monarch | St. Louis | — | 13:26 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Centaur | St. Louis | — | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Centaur | St. Louis | — | 13:21 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SE Centaur | St. Louis | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SE Centaur | St. Louis | — | 13:19 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Centaur | St. Louis | — | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 SE Centaur | St. Louis | — | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 N Melrose | St. Louis | $1.0 million | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wildwood | St. Louis | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.23 WNW Pond | St. Louis | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wildwood
- Ellisville 7 km · 14
- Eureka 9 km · 10
- Ballwin 10 km · 14
- Chesterfield 12 km · 50
- Pacific 13 km · 20
- Manchester 14 km · 12
- Weldon Spring 15 km · 30
- Gray Summit 16 km · 16
Questions about hail in Wildwood
How often does it hail in Wildwood, Missouri?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wildwood since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #149 of 491 Missouri places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wildwood?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wildwood?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 27, 2026 near 3.03 ESE Oetters. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wildwood?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wildwood had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 12 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.