Hail history for Miller County, MO

Miller County has 172 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 103 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 16, 2026.

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 172 since 1962

1″ or larger 103 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 16, 2026

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 Miller County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 172 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 16, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 16, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 16, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 16, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 16, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 16, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

April 27, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported damaging at least 20 vehicles and breaking out windows. Roof damage to a home and business occurred.

April 16, 2026 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A slow moving elevated severe thunderstorm produced hail from the size of quarters up to tennis balls, 3 inches, in size as it moved across the city of Iberia. Significant damage to roofs, vehicles, and other structures occurred. This swath of hail was nearly 3 miles in length with hail falling for as much as 25 minutes across portions of the city.

April 16, 2026 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball sized hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	3	11	31	71	33	20

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 Miller County

Has it ever hailed in Miller County?

Yes — 172 hail events have been recorded for Miller County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 103 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Miller County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Miller County, MO is April 27, 2026, 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 Miller County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 16, 2026. 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.