Hail history for Gentry County, MO

Gentry County has 114 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 72 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 4, 2005.

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 114 since 1959

1″ or larger 72 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 4, 2005

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 Gentry County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 114 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 11, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 6, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 7, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
June 7, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was reported west of Albany.

May 19, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Social media report of hail slightly larger than golf balls east of Albany.

June 7, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Report was relayed via Sheriff's office.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	6	11	12	50	21	11

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 Gentry County

Has it ever hailed in Gentry County?

Yes — 114 hail events have been recorded for Gentry County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 72 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gentry County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gentry County, MO is April 15, 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 Gentry County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 4, 2005. 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.