Hail history for Phelps County, MO

Phelps County has 203 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 122 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on March 11, 2006.

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 203 since 1955

1″ or larger 122 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · March 11, 2006

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 Phelps County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 203 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 9, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Phelps 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)

Hail up to quarters in size were reported.

May 8, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Golf ball to hen egg sized hail was reported in a mostly rural area. At lease one home and a vehicle suffered minor damage.

March 26, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail fell along Highway KK east of St. James.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	3	1	11	22	73	50	39

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 Phelps County

Has it ever hailed in Phelps County?

Yes — 203 hail events have been recorded for Phelps County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 122 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Phelps County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Phelps County, MO is April 27, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Phelps County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 11, 2006. 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.