Hail history for Dent County, MO

Dent County has 131 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 93 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 8, 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 131 since 1955

1″ or larger 93 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 8, 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 Dent County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 131 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 30, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
March 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 8, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

June 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail to the size of quarters fell near Salem.

March 30, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail to the size of tennis balls fell in Bunker.

May 8, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail from half dollar to baseballs in sized occurred as multiple rounds of storms moved through the region over a 30 minute period. The area is rather rural but some campers and a few vehicles were damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	1	3	27	45	27	26

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 Dent County

Has it ever hailed in Dent County?

Yes — 131 hail events have been recorded for Dent County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 93 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dent County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dent County, MO is June 8, 2025, 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 Dent County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 8, 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.