Hail history for Jasper County, MO

Jasper County has 340 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 205 of them 1″ or larger and 23 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 6, 2003.

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 340 since 1955

1″ or larger 205 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 23 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 6, 2003

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 Jasper County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 340 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 6, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 29, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 29, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was reported.

May 3, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Severe thunderstorms moved out of southeastern Kansas and produced a swath of hail across Jasper County from Waco to Avilla. Hail from quarter to baseball in size were reported along the path of the storms. In Waco, as the storm entered Missouri, half dollar hail was reported. In Purcell, golf ball to tennis ball hail lasted for nearly 30 minutes causing damage to vehicles and homes.

March 9, 2017 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Tea cup size hail was reported south of Jasper.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	12	21	20	43	105	102	36

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 Jasper County

Has it ever hailed in Jasper County?

Yes — 340 hail events have been recorded for Jasper County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 205 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jasper County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jasper 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 Jasper County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 6, 2003. 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.