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Hail history for Richmond, MO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richmond on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 30, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Richmond
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Richmond 1 hail report · closest near the center of Richmond |
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Jun 30, 2023 · 4.25 in · Lexington (9 mi from Richmond)
National Weather Service description (English): Social media photo of a hail stone larger than 4 inches in diameter on the southeast side of Lexington.Mar 12, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Richmond (4 mi from Richmond)
Jun 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morton (4 mi from Richmond)
Jun 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Henrietta (3 mi from Richmond)
May 10, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Richmond (1 mi from Richmond)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richmond
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2023 | EF0 | Millville 9 mi from Richmond |
| May 10, 2014 | EF0 | Lexington Airport 7 mi from Richmond |
| May 22, 2011 | EF0 | Lexington 9 mi from Richmond |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richmond
54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richmond since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Dec 27, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | damage a reported | Richmond 6 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Rayville 1 wind report |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Lexington 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Elkhorn 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Lexington Airport, Richmond 4 wind reports |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Lexington, Albany 2 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Orrick, Richmond 2 wind reports |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Floyd 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2024 | 64 mph, a estimat | Richmond 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Orrick, Richmond, Henrietta 5 wind reports |
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 Richmond; 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 Richmond.
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