Hail history for Vernon County, MO

Vernon County has 254 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 132 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 9, 2017.

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 254 since 1956

1″ or larger 132 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 9, 2017

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 Vernon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 254 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 26, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 26, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 26, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 30, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 26, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail up to ping pong balls in size were reported.

March 9, 2017 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported on social media with a picture. There was damage to cars and houses reported by this hail. Damage estimates will be included in this storm report.

June 2, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

One person was injured after being struck by baseball size hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	3	23	44	93	49	38

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 Vernon County

Has it ever hailed in Vernon County?

Yes — 254 hail events have been recorded for Vernon County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 132 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Vernon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Vernon County, MO is April 26, 2026, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Vernon County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 9, 2017. 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.