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Hail history for Audrain County, MO
Audrain County has 123 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 70 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 19, 1956.
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.
When it hails in Audrain County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Audrain County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Audrain County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
A picture of a hailstone compared with a quarter was received.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Hail up to baseball size fell across the Mexico area causing damage to numerous vehicles.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 38 | 21 | 22 |
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 Audrain County
Has it ever hailed in Audrain County?
Yes — 123 hail events have been recorded for Audrain County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 70 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Audrain County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Audrain County, MO is April 27, 2026, 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 Audrain County?
3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 19, 1956. 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
- Greene County 675
- Jackson County 669
- St. Louis County 660
- Clay County 463
- Cass County 382
- Boone County 372
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.