Hail history for Moorcroft, Wyoming
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Moorcroft since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Moorcroft
- Last hail
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 16, 2019
23 reports on 22 days since 1980 · #27 of 61 Wyoming places
Hail map · Moorcroft
- 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 Moorcroft
The latest hail report in and around Moorcroft is from September 14, 2021, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Moorcroft logged 15 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 15% more than the median Wyoming town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #27 of 61 Wyoming cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Moorcroft accounts for 5% of the 510 reports filed in Crook County.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Wyoming town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on July 16, 2019 near Moorcroft.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2019, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (39% of reports); 35% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Moorcroft 0.8
- Crook County 19.4
- Median Wyoming town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Moorcroft 14
- Crook County 166
- Median Wyoming town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Moorcroft 9%
- Crook County 9%
- Median Wyoming town on this site 7%
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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | Moorcroft | Crook | — | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | Moorcroft | Crook | $600K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 WNW Moorcroft | Crook | — | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.65 NE Moorcroft | Crook | $5K | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Moorcroft | Crook | $100K | 15:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 26%
- 1–2 in 15 65%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 WNW Moorcroft | Crook | — | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Moorcroft | Crook | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 NNE Moorcroft | Crook | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | Moorcroft | Crook | — | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Moorcroft | Crook | $150K | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.86 WSW Moorcroft | Crook | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.65 NE Moorcroft | Crook | $5K | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | Moorcroft | Crook | $600K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Moorcroft | Crook | $100K | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Moorcroft | Crook | $800K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Moorcroft | Crook | — | 01:10 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Moorcroft | Crook | $20K | 16:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Moorcroft
- Pine Haven 15 km · 23
- Upton 31 km · 22
- Sleepy Hollow 39 km · 10
- Gillette 44 km · 82
- Sundance 49 km · 41
- Osage 51 km · 19
- Hulett 54 km · 36
Questions about hail in Moorcroft
How often does it hail in Moorcroft, Wyoming?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Moorcroft since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #27 of 61 Wyoming places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Moorcroft?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Moorcroft?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 16, 2019 near Moorcroft. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Moorcroft?
The most recent report in this data is from September 14, 2021 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Moorcroft had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Moorcroft since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 14, 2021.
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.