Hail history for Dade County, MO

Dade County has 163 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 79 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 15, 2023.

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 163 since 1956

1″ or larger 79 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · April 15, 2023

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 Dade County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 163 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 26, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 26, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to quarters in size were reported.

May 8, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Social media report of baseball size hail 10 miles north of Greenfield.

April 15, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

Hail from 3 to 4 inches in diameter was reported in a rural location. One home and a vehicle suffered damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	5	3	12	34	50	37	21

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 Dade County

Has it ever hailed in Dade County?

Yes — 163 hail events have been recorded for Dade County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 79 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dade County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dade County, MO is April 26, 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 Dade County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 15, 2023. 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.