Hail history for Macon County, MO

Macon County has 148 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 92 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 23, 1975.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 148 since 1958

1″ or larger 92 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 23, 1975

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 Macon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 148 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 27, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
August 27, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 26, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2024	3.0″	Tea cup
May 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2023	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

August 9, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Social media report of quarter sized hail east of Atlanta.

May 26, 2024 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Large hail was reported across Macon, with the largest measured stone being 3 inches in diameter.

May 6, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was reported east of New Cambria.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	1	7	10	22	40	54	12

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 Macon County

Has it ever hailed in Macon County?

Yes — 148 hail events have been recorded for Macon County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 92 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Macon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Macon County, MO is August 9, 2025, 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 Macon County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 23, 1975. 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.