Hail history for Lawrence County, MO

Lawrence County has 278 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 167 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.25″ (grapefruit) on April 26, 1994.

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 278 since 1956

1″ or larger 167 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.25″ grapefruit · April 26, 1994

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 Lawrence County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 278 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	4.0″	Softball
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 4.0″ (softball)

A hail swath from a mile to 3 miles wide began near southwest of Aurora and continued to the northeast across southeastern Lawrence County. Hail from quarters to softballs in size fell along a path from Aurora to Marionville as an intensifying left moving supercell moved to the northeast across the County.

April 28, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was reported.

April 26, 1994 · 5.25″ (grapefruit)

A cooperative observer reported hail over five inches in diameter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	14	18	44	98	61	38

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 Lawrence County

Has it ever hailed in Lawrence County?

Yes — 278 hail events have been recorded for Lawrence County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 167 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lawrence County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lawrence County, MO is April 28, 2026, with 4.0″ (softball) 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 Lawrence County?

5.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 26, 1994. 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.