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Hail history for Saint Joseph, MO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Joseph on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Mar 13, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Saint Joseph ranks #583 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Saint Joseph
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Amazonia, Country Club Villa 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Saint Joseph |
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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Saint Joseph
Of 31 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (6).
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Mar 13, 2024 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Wathena (5 mi from Saint Joseph)
National Weather Service description (English): Photo of tennis ball sized hail in Wathena.Jun 11, 2021 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Avenue City (7 mi from Saint Joseph)
Mar 12, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Joseph (0 mi from Saint Joseph)
Jun 17, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wathena (4 mi from Saint Joseph)
May 7, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South St Joseph (3 mi from Saint Joseph)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Joseph
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | EF0 | South St Joseph 6 mi from Saint Joseph |
| Mar 29, 2022 | EF1 | St Joseph 3 mi from Saint Joseph |
| Apr 26, 2009 | EF0 | Wathena 4 mi from Saint Joseph |
| Apr 10, 2008 | EF0 | St Joseph 1 mi from Saint Joseph |
| Jul 14, 2007 | EF0 | Elwood 2 mi from Saint Joseph |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Joseph
148 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Joseph since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 30, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage a reported | Saint Joseph, Country Club Villa 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Saint Joseph 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage a reported | Country Club Villa 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 66 mph, a measured | Saint Joseph Airp, De Kalb, Faucett 11 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Country Club Villa, Country Club Vill 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Saint Joseph, Wathena, Country Club Villa 4 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 72 mph, a measured | San Antonio, St Joseph Mem Airport, St Joseph 6 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Saxton, St Joseph Mem Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 62 mph, a measured | St Joseph Mem Airport, Agency, Saxton 6 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | South St Joseph, St Joseph, Amazonia 4 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 Saint Joseph; 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 Saint Joseph.
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