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Hail history for Callaway County, MO
Callaway County has 192 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 126 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 8, 1982.
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 Callaway County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Callaway County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Callaway County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Widespread large hail up to golf ball size over western portions of Callaway County and into Fulton.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
A wide swath of large hail fell across southern portions of Callaway County. Hail up to the size of baseballs was reported in Holts Summit and the Lake Mykee areas. There were reports of damage to several vehicles including broken windshields.
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
A wide swath of large hail fell from 5 miles west of New Bloomfield to the southwest side of Fulton. Five miles west of New Bloomfield, several homes sustained siding and tree damage from the large hail. Most of the hail in this location were an inch in diameter, but the biggest hail stones were 2 inches in diameter.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 12 | 75 | 60 | 11 |
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 Callaway County
Has it ever hailed in Callaway County?
Yes — 192 hail events have been recorded for Callaway County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 126 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Callaway County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Callaway County, MO is April 27, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Callaway County?
4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 8, 1982. 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.