Hail History

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Hail history for Barnhart, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 2, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 19, 2011
Hail days since 200650
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles58

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barnhart on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 19, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Barnhart

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Cliff Cave
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Barnhart		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20252 in
hen egg		Cliff Cave, Kimmswick, Imperial
28 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Barnhart		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Barnhart by year

9063071082093105116122131141154162171811920212242342422526

When hail season peaks near Barnhart

Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (16) and May (9).

Jan3Feb6Mar16Apr9May6Jun2Jul2Aug3Sep1Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Barnhart

Apr 19, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mapaville (7 mi from Barnhart)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball size fell in the Mapaville area. Several cars had their windshields destroyed by the hail.

May 11, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Maxville (6 mi from Barnhart)

National Weather Service description (English): A wide swath of large hail fell over Jefferson County. Most of the large hail was between 1 inch and 1.75 inches in diameter. Large hail was reported in Arnold, Kimmswick, Imperial, and Pevely. The largest hailstones reported fell in Arnold which were 2.5 inches in diameter.

Mar 14, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cliff Cave (6 mi from Barnhart)

May 1, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Festus (10 mi from Barnhart)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail was reported at the intersection of I-55 and Hwy 61.

Apr 24, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pevely (5 mi from Barnhart)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barnhart

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 11, 2026EF?Valmeyer
5 mi from Barnhart
Mar 14, 2025EF1Mattese
8 mi from Barnhart		4.4 mi long, 550 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Valmeyer
5 mi from Barnhart		12.3 mi long, 275 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF0Paulina Hills
10 mi from Barnhart		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF1Mattese
10 mi from Barnhart		5.3 mi long, 172 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF1Silica
8 mi from Barnhart		4.0 mi long, 360 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF1Pevely
4 mi from Barnhart		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF0Harrisonville
6 mi from Barnhart		5.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 30, 2010EF2Merrimac
2 mi from Barnhart		7.2 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 30, 2010EF0Foster Pond
8 mi from Barnhart		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2008EF0Harrisonville
8 mi from Barnhart		1.8 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barnhart

58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barnhart since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 19, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedOtto, Mapaville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 27, 202660 mph, estimatedBayshore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202569 mph, estimatedPevely
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202569 mph, estimatedMapaville, Murphy
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202569 mph, estimatedBarnhart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202592 mph, estimatedBayshore, Cliff Cave, Oakville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202469 mph, estimatedMaxville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202362 mph, measuredWarnock
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202364 mph, estimatedHematite
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202360 mph, estimatedPevely
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 Barnhart; 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 Barnhart.

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