Hail history for Greene County, MO

Greene County has 675 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 372 of them 1″ or larger and 28 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.75″ (grapefruit) on April 28, 2026.

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 675 since 1957

1″ or larger 372 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 28 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.75″ grapefruit · April 28, 2026

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 Greene County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 675 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2026	4.75″	Grapefruit
April 27, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 27, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 4.75″ (grapefruit)

A hail swath from a mile to 3 miles wide began southwest of Republic and continued to the northeast across Greene County. Hail from quarters to 4.75 inches in size fell along a path from Republic to northwestern Springfield to Fair Grove as an intensifying left moving supercell moved to the northeast across the County.

May 26, 2024 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Mping report of hail 3 inches in diameter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
6	16	19	54	91	203	190	96

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 Greene County

Has it ever hailed in Greene County?

Yes — 675 hail events have been recorded for Greene County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 372 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Greene County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Greene 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 Greene County?

4.75″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 28, 2026. 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.