Hail history for Iron County, MO

Iron County has 80 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 55 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 11, 2006.

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 80 since 1958

1″ or larger 55 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 11, 2006

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 Iron County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 80 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 26, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 21, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
May 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 26, 2024 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Trained spotter and social media reported 2 inch hailstones in and near Viburnum.

May 27, 2017 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A wide swath of large hail fell between Chloride and Annapolis. The largest hail stones were two inches in diameter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	5	3	19	29	12	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 Iron County

Has it ever hailed in Iron County?

Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Iron County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 55 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Iron County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Iron County, MO is May 16, 2025, 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 Iron County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 11, 2006. 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.