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Hail history for Putnam County, MO
Putnam County has 76 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 47 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 27, 2008.
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.
When it hails in Putnam County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Putnam County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Putnam County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.25″ (half dollar)
Half dollar size hail was reported near Livonia.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Report of baseball sized hail northwest of Livonia near Agave Trail and County Road N.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
Tennis ball sized hail was reported northwest of Glenwood.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 27 | 10 |
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 Putnam County
Has it ever hailed in Putnam County?
Yes — 76 hail events have been recorded for Putnam County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 47 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Putnam County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Putnam County, MO is August 27, 2024, 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 Putnam County?
4.0″ (softball), recorded on July 27, 2008. 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
- Greene County 675
- Jackson County 669
- St. Louis County 660
- Clay County 463
- Cass County 382
- Boone County 372
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.