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Hail history for Christian County, MO
Christian County has 318 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 192 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 28, 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.
When it hails in Christian County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Christian County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Christian County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 2.75″ (baseball)
A hail swath from a mile to 2 miles wide continued from northeast of Marionville and continued to the northeast across far western Christian County. Hail from quarters to baseballs in size fell along a path from northeast of Marionville to north of Billings as a left moving supercell moved to the northeast across the County.
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Quarter sized hail was reported in a mainly rural area.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Baseball sized hail went through the Highlandville area in the evening of March 14th. Minor damage occurred to the siding of some homes from the wind driven hail.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 58 | 87 | 71 | 83 |
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 Christian County
Has it ever hailed in Christian County?
Yes — 318 hail events have been recorded for Christian County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 192 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Christian County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Christian County, MO is April 28, 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 Christian County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 28, 2026. 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.