Hail history for Chariton County, MO

Chariton County has 108 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 63 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on July 5, 1969.

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 108 since 1955

1″ or larger 63 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · July 5, 1969

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 Chariton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 108 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
March 31, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 26, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
March 29, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
February 28, 2017	0.88″	Nickel
February 28, 2017	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

March 31, 2023 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

A supercell produced 1.25 hail in Keytesville in Chariton County.

June 19, 1998 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball-size hail was reported in Keytesville by a local radio station.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	5	7	12	15	39	24	4

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 Chariton County

Has it ever hailed in Chariton County?

Yes — 108 hail events have been recorded for Chariton County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 63 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Chariton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Chariton County, MO is April 4, 2023, 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 Chariton County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 5, 1969. 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.