Hail history for Ozark County, MO

Ozark County has 188 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 105 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 19, 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 188 since 1960

1″ or larger 105 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 19, 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 Ozark County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 188 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 27, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was reported.

April 30, 2016 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A picture from social media showed hail size up to 2 inches. Several cars sustained dents and damage in the area.

April 19, 2011 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Windows on a car were broken from softball size hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	1	5	41	75	44	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 Ozark County

Has it ever hailed in Ozark County?

Yes — 188 hail events have been recorded for Ozark County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 105 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ozark County?

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

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 19, 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.