Hail History

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Hail history for Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)May 25, 2011
Hail days since 200671
Days with hail 1 inch or larger51
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles172

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bellefontaine Neighbors on 71 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Bellefontaine Neighbors

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		University City, Pagedale, St Louis
13 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20252 in
hen egg		Wedgewood, St Johns, Cross Keys
10 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Bel Nor, University City, Charlack
15 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Tower Grove, St Louis
5 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		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 Bellefontaine Neighbors by year

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When hail season peaks near Bellefontaine Neighbors

Of the 71 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (19) and May (15).

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Largest hail storms near Bellefontaine Neighbors

May 25, 2011 · 4.5 in (softball) · Tower Grove (10 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail, some as large as softballs, fell across southern portions of the city. There was considerable damage to plants and trees at the Missouri Botanical Gardens near Tower Grove Park.

Mar 14, 2024 · 3.75 in · Eagle Park (6 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors)

National Weather Service description (English): Widespread very large hail fell across Madison County from southwest to northeast. The largest stones were between 2 inches and 3.75 inches. The largest stones were reported in Edwardsville, Hamel, Worden and Livingston. Large hail was also reported in Granite City, Collinsville, Pontoon Beach, Poag, Mitchell, Roxana, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Troy, Marine, and Kuhn. Dozens of cars were damaged in the Livingston area on I-55 from the large hail.

Apr 28, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Tower Grove (7 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail fell over central portions of the city of St. Louis. Three inch hail was reported at the Edward Jones Dome with golfball sized hail reported at the intersection of Tucker Boulevard and Market Street as well as at the intersection of Hampton Avenue and Interstate 44.

Nov 5, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Eagle Park (6 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors)

National Weather Service description (English): A wide swath of large hail fell across Madison County from Venice to St. Jacob. The largest hailstones were reported in the Collinsville area, three inches in diameter. Two and a half inch diameter hail was reported one mile south of Troy. Hail one inch or larger was reported in Venice, Collinsville, Troy and St. Jacob areas.

May 16, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bel Nor (5 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell near Clearview and Hatherly in north city.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bellefontaine Neighbors

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 27, 2026EF?Fort Bellefontaine
10 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF2Clayton
9 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		2.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF0Tower Grove
8 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		6.6 mi long, 1,750 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1Madison
4 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		14.3 mi long, 1,035 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Wedgewood
7 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		4.4 mi long, 1,250 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF2West Alton
8 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		4.2 mi long, 1,320 yd wide
Apr 18, 2024EF0Stallings
9 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024EF0Hanley Hills
7 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021EF3Mitchell
9 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		4.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 3, 2014EF1Vinita Park
9 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF1Larimore
6 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF3Oldenburg
8 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors		8.6 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bellefontaine Neighbors

172 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bellefontaine Neighbors since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 10, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedUniversity City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedFerguson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedOverland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202658 mph, estimatedTower Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202558 mph, measuredLambert Field St
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202558 mph, estimatedCross Keys
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202586 mph, estimatedCross Keys, Burke City, Wedgewood
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202460 mph, estimatedGranite City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202458 mph, estimatedUniversity City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202363 mph, measuredEast St Louis, Madison
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 Bellefontaine Neighbors; 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors.

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