Hail history for Madison County, MO

Madison County has 36 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 20 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.25″ (tennis ball) on April 30, 2022.

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 36 since 1961

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.25″ tennis ball · April 30, 2022

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 Madison County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 36 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 16, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 21, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
April 30, 2022	2.25″	Tennis ball
March 2, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
October 19, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
April 9, 2015	0.75″	Penny
August 19, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 16, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Report of lots of small hail with a few ping pong sized stones.

May 21, 2024 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Reports of 1 to 2 inch hail fell in Iron County with the largest stones falling 4 miles southeast of Roselle. The largest community impacted was Fredericktown which received 1 inch hail.

October 19, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A wide swath of large hail fell across the northern portions of Madison County.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	0	6	18	7	4

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 Madison County

Has it ever hailed in Madison County?

Yes — 36 hail events have been recorded for Madison County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Madison County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Madison County, MO is April 16, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Madison County?

2.25″ (tennis ball), recorded on April 30, 2022. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.