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Hail history for Ferguson, MO

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.50 in (softball)May 25, 2011

Ane haili ijiin 200675

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon54

Tornado ijiin 10 mile23

Wind reports within 10 miles211

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ferguson on 75 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.50 in (softball) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Ferguson

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Apr 27, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	University City, Pagedale, St Louis 14 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Ferguson	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2025	2.00 in hen egg	Brentwood, Wedgewood, St Johns 11 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Ferguson	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	2.50 in tennis ball	Bel Nor, University City, Charlack 14 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Ferguson	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 2025	1.50 in ping pong ball	Tower Grove, St Louis, Lake Jct 6 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Ferguson	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 75 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (21) and May (15).

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May 25, 2011 · 4.50 in (softball) · Tower Grove (9 mi from Ferguson)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail, some as large as softballs, fell across southern portions of the city. There was considerable damage to plants and trees at the Missouri Botanical Gardens near Tower Grove Park.

Mar 14, 2024 · 3.75 in · Eagle Park (9 mi from Ferguson)

National Weather Service description (English): Widespread very large hail fell across Madison County from southwest to northeast. The largest stones were between 2 inches and 3.75 inches. The largest stones were reported in Edwardsville, Hamel, Worden and Livingston. Large hail was also reported in Granite City, Collinsville, Pontoon Beach, Poag, Mitchell, Roxana, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Troy, Marine, and Kuhn. Dozens of cars were damaged in the Livingston area on I-55 from the large hail.

Feb 16, 2006 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Bridgeton (7 mi from Ferguson)

Apr 28, 2012 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Tower Grove (7 mi from Ferguson)

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.

Nov 5, 2017 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Eagle Park (9 mi from Ferguson)

National Weather Service description (English): A wide swath of large hail fell across Madison County from Venice to St. Jacob. The largest hailstones were reported in the Collinsville area, three inches in diameter. Two and a half inch diameter hail was reported one mile south of Troy. Hail one inch or larger was reported in Venice, Collinsville, Troy and St. Jacob areas.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ferguson

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 16, 2025	EF2	Clayton 7 mi from Ferguson	2.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 16, 2025	EF0	Tower Grove 7 mi from Ferguson	6.6 mi long, 1,750 yd wide
May 16, 2025	EF1	Madison 7 mi from Ferguson	14.3 mi long, 1,035 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025	EF1	Wedgewood 5 mi from Ferguson	4.4 mi long, 1,250 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025	EF2	West Alton 8 mi from Ferguson	4.2 mi long, 1,320 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024	EF0	Hanley Hills 3 mi from Ferguson	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 19, 2022	EF0	Frontenac 10 mi from Ferguson	1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 19, 2022	EF0	Fernridge 10 mi from Ferguson	0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 7, 2014	EF0	Bridgeton 9 mi from Ferguson	4.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 3, 2014	EF1	Vinita Park 6 mi from Ferguson	0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 31, 2013	EF2	Vigus 10 mi from Ferguson	16.9 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
May 31, 2013	EF1	Larimore 9 mi from Ferguson	2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ferguson

211 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ferguson since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Apr 3, 2014.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 16, 2026	damage a reported	University City 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Ferguson 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Overland 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Fernridge, Tower Grove 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 2025	58 mph, a measured	Lambert Field St 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Cross Keys 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	60 mph, a measured	Westwood 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 2025	92 mph, a estimat	Vigus, Robinwood West, Bridgeton 8 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Granite 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 Ferguson; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Ferguson.

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