Hail history for Gasconade County, MO

Gasconade County has 137 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 84 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 15, 1971.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 137 since 1959

1″ or larger 84 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 15, 1971

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 Gasconade County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 137 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 26, 2024	2.25″	Tennis ball
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 1, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 14, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 30, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 15, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
April 15, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 26, 2024 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

A photo of a hailstone was estimated to be slightly larger than 2 inches in diameter near Bay. In Hermann, a social media user reported 1.75 inch hail.

April 8, 2015 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A wide swath of large hail from from Mount Sterling eastward to Rosebud. Baseball sized hail was reported in Mount Sterling, one inch hail was reported in Owensville, and one and a quarter inch hail was reported in Rosebud.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	2	12	14	50	46	8

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 Gasconade County

Has it ever hailed in Gasconade County?

Yes — 137 hail events have been recorded for Gasconade County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 84 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gasconade County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gasconade County, MO is May 26, 2024, with 2.25″ (tennis 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 Gasconade County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 15, 1971. 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

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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.