Hail history for Webster County, MO

Webster County has 249 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 153 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 26, 2024.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 249 since 1959

1″ or larger 153 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 26, 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 Webster County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 249 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported.

May 26, 2024 · 4.0″ (softball)

Several photos of hail ranging between 3 to 4 inches in diameter just north of Marshfield. Damage estimates for the Marshield area during this evening are included elsewhere in this report.

May 8, 2024 · 4.0″ (softball)

Social media report of softball size hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	0	8	42	74	85	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 Webster County

Has it ever hailed in Webster County?

Yes — 249 hail events have been recorded for Webster County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 153 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Webster County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Webster County, MO is April 28, 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 Webster County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 26, 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.