Hail history for Caldwell County, MO

Caldwell County has 102 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 64 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on May 24, 2004.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 102 since 1955

1″ or larger 64 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · May 24, 2004

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 Caldwell County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 102 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
October 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 5, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 5, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail reported just south of Hamilton.

May 18, 1997 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A spotter reported golfball-size hail 4 miles southwest of Hamilton near the intersection of highway 13 and Route P.

September 21, 1993 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Numerous windows were broken by baseball-size hail in Kingston. Heavy rains also flooded County Roads U and A. Shoal Creek overtopped levees flooding approximately 10,000 acres at a lost of over $2 million.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	5	0	15	42	26	9

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 Caldwell County

Has it ever hailed in Caldwell County?

Yes — 102 hail events have been recorded for Caldwell County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 64 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Caldwell County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Caldwell County, MO is April 15, 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 Caldwell County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 24, 2004. 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.