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Hail history for Lewis County, MO
Lewis County has 115 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: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 13, 2024.
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.
When it hails in Lewis County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Lewis County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Lewis County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
A trained spotter reported 2 inch hail in Williamstown. Hailstones broke multiple cars' windshields in town.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Multiple reports came in from the public for hailstones of 1 to 2.75 inches in diameter. The largest stones fell near La Belle. Additional cities impacted include Lewistown, Monticello, and Ewing.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
An X/Twitter post reported mostly quarters to golf ball sized hail falling in Lewistown. The person found at least one hailstone measured to be 2.5 inches and photographed the measurement.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 48 | 34 | 14 |
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 Lewis County
Has it ever hailed in Lewis County?
Yes — 115 hail events have been recorded for Lewis County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 84 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Lewis County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Lewis County, MO is April 17, 2026, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Lewis County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 13, 2024. 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
- Greene County 675
- Jackson County 669
- St. Louis County 660
- Clay County 463
- Cass County 382
- Boone County 372
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.