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Hail history for Higginsville, MO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Higginsville on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 18, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Higginsville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Higginsville in the last two years.
Hail days near Higginsville by year
When hail season peaks near Higginsville
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Higginsville
Apr 27, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Higginsville (0 mi from Higginsville)
National Weather Service description (English): This report was received via social media.Aug 18, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dover (8 mi from Higginsville)
Apr 13, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Higginsville (1 mi from Higginsville)
May 22, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mayview (6 mi from Higginsville)
Mar 12, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Concordia (9 mi from Higginsville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Higginsville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF1 | Mayview 8 mi from Higginsville |
| May 25, 2011 | EF0 | Higginsville 2 mi from Higginsville |
| May 22, 2011 | EF0 | Higginsville 1 mi from Higginsville |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF0 | Alma 8 mi from Higginsville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Higginsville
27 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Higginsville since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Aug 7, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Higginsville Jct Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Page City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Mayview, Wellington 2 wind reports |
| May 7, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Concordia 1 wind report |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Alma 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Higginsville Jct Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2019 | 71 mph, measured | Higginsville 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Higginsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2018 | 70 mph, estimated | Higginsville Jct Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Alma, Higginsville Jct Airport 3 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 Higginsville; 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 Higginsville.
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