Hail history for Shannon County, MO

Shannon County has 153 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: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 3, 2007.

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 153 since 1969

1″ or larger 86 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 3, 2007

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 Shannon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 153 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 16, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 16, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 30, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
March 30, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
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 Shannon County.

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail to the size of quarters fell in the Akers area.

March 30, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail to the size of tennis balls fell in the town of Timber.

March 2, 2020 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Hail slightly smaller than tennis balls was reported east of Eminence off of State Highway V. The report was received via social media as a photo.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	13	26	61	33	17

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 Shannon County

Has it ever hailed in Shannon County?

Yes — 153 hail events have been recorded for Shannon County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 86 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Shannon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Shannon County, MO is March 15, 2026, 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 Shannon County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 3, 2007. 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.