Hail history for Stone County, MO

Stone County has 274 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 169 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 3, 2024.

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 274 since 1956

1″ or larger 169 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 3, 2024

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 Stone County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 274 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 30, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 30, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
March 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 14, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 3, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 30, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail to the size of tennis balls occurred in the Kimberling City area.

July 3, 2024 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Numerous reports of baseball size to three inch size hail in Cape Fair.

May 13, 1995 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A severe storm produced a slim path of up to baseball-size hail that damaged roofs and cars in the Hurley area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	3	1	45	108	76	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 Stone County

Has it ever hailed in Stone County?

Yes — 274 hail events have been recorded for Stone County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 169 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Stone County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Stone County, MO is March 30, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Stone County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 3, 2024. 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.