Hail history for Andrew County, MO

Andrew County has 114 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 60 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on September 21, 1993.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 114 since 1956

1″ or larger 60 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · September 21, 1993

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Andrew County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Andrew County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 114 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 20, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
June 20, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 11, 2021	2.0″	Hen egg
May 22, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar
May 28, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
October 21, 2017	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Andrew County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 1, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail reported in Fillmore.

September 9, 2014 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball sized hail reported near Rosendale.

September 21, 1993 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Softball-size hail damaged numerous roofs and automobiles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	3	1	3	22	56	22	5

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Andrew County

Has it ever hailed in Andrew County?

Yes — 114 hail events have been recorded for Andrew County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 60 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Andrew County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Andrew County, MO is April 1, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Andrew County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on September 21, 1993. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Missouri hail history

All 115 Missouri counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.