Hail history for Wright County, MO

Wright County has 208 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 135 of them 1″ or larger and 18 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) 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 208 since 1964

1″ or larger 135 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 18 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · 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 Wright County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 208 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 28, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 4, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
April 2, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 30, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was reported in downtown. Several vehicles, homes and businesses suffered minor damage.

May 26, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Report of baseball size hail.

May 12, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail fell in town producing roof and car damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	3	7	29	80	61	27

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 Wright County

Has it ever hailed in Wright County?

Yes — 208 hail events have been recorded for Wright County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 135 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wright County?

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

2.75″ (baseball), 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.