Hail history for Montgomery County, MO

Montgomery County has 120 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 86 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 22, 2011.

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 120 since 1955

1″ or larger 86 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · April 22, 2011

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 Montgomery County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 120 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 16, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
March 14, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
March 14, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
September 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 30, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 16, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Emergency management relayed a photo of a hailstone.

March 27, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Large hail up to baseball size was reported in southern portions of Montgomery County, including in the Big Spring area.

April 22, 2011 · 4.0″ (softball)

Numerous reports of large hail ranging from baseball to grapefruit size in an area between Big Spring and Hermann Country Club, just north of McKittrick.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	2	8	15	44	35	13

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 Montgomery County

Has it ever hailed in Montgomery County?

Yes — 120 hail events have been recorded for Montgomery County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 86 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Montgomery County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Montgomery County, MO is May 16, 2025, 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 Montgomery County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 22, 2011. 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.