Hail history for Taney County, MO

Taney County has 232 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 141 of them 1″ or larger and 18 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 3, 2020.

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 232 since 1962

1″ or larger 141 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 18 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 3, 2020

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 Taney County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 232 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 26, 2024	2.25″	Tennis ball
May 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
January 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 14, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail to the size of quarters fell on the Christian and Taney County line.

May 3, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Thunderstorms moved out of Stone County and move from near Hollister to just southeast of Protem producing quarter to baseball sized hail. Golf ball sized hail fell on the campus of College of the Ozarks and up to baseball sized hail occurred near Table Rock and Protem. Numerous vehicles, businesses and homes sustained damage from the large hail.

May 29, 2019 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was reported near the Holiday Hills Resort by east Highway 76. Damage occurred to roofs and several vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	5	31	84	66	43

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 Taney County

Has it ever hailed in Taney County?

Yes — 232 hail events have been recorded for Taney County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 141 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Taney County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Taney County, MO is March 14, 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 Taney County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 3, 2020. 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.

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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.