Hail history for Howell County, MO

Howell County has 294 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 192 of them 1″ or larger and 32 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on March 29, 1985.

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 294 since 1966

1″ or larger 192 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 32 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · March 29, 1985

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 Howell County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 294 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 28, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 27, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 27, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 27, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was reported just southwest of the Airport. A few vehicles suffered minor damage.

April 27, 2026 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail to the size of tennis balls was reported in a mainly rural area.

April 15, 2022 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was reported via MPing. The hail fell in a mostly rural area, however as many as 10 homes and outbuildings were impacted by the hail swath.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	6	12	49	105	62	59

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 Howell County

Has it ever hailed in Howell County?

Yes — 294 hail events have been recorded for Howell County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1966, including 192 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Howell County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Howell 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 Howell County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 29, 1985. 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.