Hail History

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Hail history for Florissant, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)May 11, 2016
Hail days since 200664
Days with hail 1 inch or larger45
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles158

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Florissant on 64 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 11, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Florissant ranks #131 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Florissant

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		University City, Pagedale, St Louis
12 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Florissant		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20261 in
quarter		Elm Pt, Boschertown
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Florissant		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20252 in
hen egg		Wedgewood, St Johns, Cross Keys
10 hail reports · closest near the center of Florissant		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Bel Nor, University City, Charlack
13 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Florissant		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Florissant by year

306507408209210511612413414215316317318319120221122423324225226

When hail season peaks near Florissant

Of the 64 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (19) and May (13).

1Jan2Feb9Mar19Apr13May9Jun5Jul3Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Florissant

May 11, 2016 · 4 in (grapefruit) · St Charles (10 mi from Florissant)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail up to 4 inches in diameter fell across portions of St. Charles County. The hardest hit areas stretched from near Dardenne Prairie, O'Fallon and Weldon Spring east to Cottleville, St. Peters and St. Charles. Damage from this hail storm will be many millions of dollars as thousands of homes, vehicles and businesses were impacted and suffered damage. One hundred twenty cars at a car dealership near the intersection of I-64/Highway 94, sustained busted windows and lots of dents from large hail, some that were as big as baseballs. Reports of windows blown out, roofing and siding damage were common.

Feb 16, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bridgeton (6 mi from Florissant)

Apr 28, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Tower Grove (10 mi from Florissant)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail fell over central portions of the city of St. Louis. Three inch hail was reported at the Edward Jones Dome with golfball sized hail reported at the intersection of Tucker Boulevard and Market Street as well as at the intersection of Hampton Avenue and Interstate 44.

May 16, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bel Nor (5 mi from Florissant)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell near Clearview and Hatherly in north city.

Mar 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · St Louis-Lambert Int (4 mi from Florissant)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Florissant

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 27, 2026EF?Fort Bellefontaine
9 mi from Florissant		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1Madison
10 mi from Florissant		14.3 mi long, 1,035 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Wedgewood
2 mi from Florissant		4.4 mi long, 1,250 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF2West Alton
6 mi from Florissant		4.2 mi long, 1,320 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Fairmont
10 mi from Florissant		2.5 mi long, 430 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024EF0Hanley Hills
6 mi from Florissant		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 7, 2014EF0Bridgeton
7 mi from Florissant		4.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 3, 2014EF1Vinita Park
9 mi from Florissant		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF2Vigus
9 mi from Florissant		16.9 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF1Larimore
9 mi from Florissant		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 10, 2013EF2Bridgeton
6 mi from Florissant		6.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 22, 2011EF4Vigus
10 mi from Florissant		15.4 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Florissant

158 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Florissant since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Apr 3, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedUniversity City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedKampville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedMaryland Heights, Creve Coeur
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedFerguson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedOverland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202558 mph, measuredLambert Field St
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202558 mph, estimatedCross Keys
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202592 mph, estimatedVigus, Robinwood West, Bridgeton
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202474 mph, estimatedRobinwood West
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202458 mph, estimatedUniversity City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Florissant; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Florissant.

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