Hail history for Platte County, MO

Platte County has 321 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 190 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 19, 2011.

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 321 since 1959

1″ or larger 190 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 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 Platte County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 321 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
October 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 23, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 23, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

KSHB-TV viewer showed picture of quarter sized hail near Parkville.

June 19, 2011 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

All exposed car wind shields cracked or broken. Numerous dings on vehicles.

April 30, 2010 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Three inch diameter hail fell at the Kansas City International Airport, between 0741 and 0746 am CST. Hail had a very spiky and aggregate appearance. No damage was observed.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	7	17	14	29	103	125	25

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 Platte County

Has it ever hailed in Platte County?

Yes — 321 hail events have been recorded for Platte County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 190 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Platte County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Platte County, MO is September 16, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Platte County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 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.