Hail History

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Hail history for Jefferson City, MO

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 14, 20251.50 in (ping pong ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)Mar 27, 2020
Ane haili ijiin 200641
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon33
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles60

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jefferson City on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Mar 27, 2020. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Jefferson City ranks #377 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Jefferson City

DateSize hailWhereSource
Mar 14, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball		Holts Summit
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Jefferson City		NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Jefferson City meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Jefferson City

Of 41 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in March (13) and April (10).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Jefferson City

Mar 27, 2020 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Lohman (9 mi from Jefferson City)

National Weather Service description (English): A wide swath of large hail fell between St. Martins and Jefferson City. The largest hail stones were 3 inches in diameter. There were numerous reports of dents on vehicles and car windows broken out. At least 800 hundred cars sustained damage at car dealerships in the Jefferson City area. The largest hail stones were reported in St. Martins, Elston, and Jefferson City.

Aug 2, 2023 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · St Martin (9 mi from Jefferson City)

National Weather Service description (English): A wide swath of large hail fell across the northern portions of Cole County. Large hail was reported in Saint Martins, Apache Flats and Jefferson City.

Apr 19, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Jefferson City (2 mi from Jefferson City)

Jun 13, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Jefferson City (0 mi from Jefferson City)

Mar 12, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jefferson City (1 mi from Jefferson City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jefferson City

DateRatingWherePath
May 22, 2019EF1Jffrsn City Mem
1 mi from Jefferson City		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 19, 2017EF1Wardsville
5 mi from Jefferson City		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jefferson City

60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jefferson City since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jul 4, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202677 mph, a measuredTaos, Jefferson City, Wardsville
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202664 mph, a estimatTaos
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202658 mph, a estimatCole Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 202558 mph, a estimatScruggs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202563 mph, a estimatSt Martin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202566 mph, a measuredJffrsn City Mem
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202469 mph, a estimatTebbetts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202481 mph, a estimatJefferson City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202370 mph, a estimatHoney Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202364 mph, a estimatTebbetts, Jefferson City
2 wind reports		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 Jefferson City; 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 Jefferson City.

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