Hail History

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Hail history for Berkeley, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)May 11, 2016
Hail days since 200675
Days with hail 1 inch or larger52
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles200

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Berkeley on 75 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 11, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Berkeley

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		University City, Pagedale, St Louis
14 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Berkeley		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20261 in
quarter		Boschertown
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Berkeley		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20252 in
hen egg		Wedgewood, St Johns, Cross Keys
10 hail reports · closest near the center of Berkeley		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Bel Nor, University City, Charlack
14 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Berkeley		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251 in
quarter		Lake Jct, St Louis
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Berkeley		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 Berkeley by year

506407508409410611612413314415316417418319120221122423324325226

When hail season peaks near Berkeley

Of the 75 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (21) and June (14).

1Jan2Feb10Mar21Apr14May14Jun7Jul3Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Berkeley

May 11, 2016 · 4 in (grapefruit) · St Charles (9 mi from Berkeley)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail up to 4 inches in diameter fell across portions of St. Charles County. The hardest hit areas stretched from near Dardenne Prairie, O'Fallon and Weldon Spring east to Cottleville, St. Peters and St. Charles. Damage from this hail storm will be many millions of dollars as thousands of homes, vehicles and businesses were impacted and suffered damage. One hundred twenty cars at a car dealership near the intersection of I-64/Highway 94, sustained busted windows and lots of dents from large hail, some that were as big as baseballs. Reports of windows blown out, roofing and siding damage were common.

Feb 16, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bridgeton (6 mi from Berkeley)

Apr 28, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Tower Grove (8 mi from Berkeley)

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.

May 25, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · St Louis (10 mi from Berkeley)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell over the St. Louis University campus, some were as large as baseballs.

May 16, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bel Nor (3 mi from Berkeley)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Berkeley

DateRatingWherePath
May 16, 2025EF2Clayton
8 mi from Berkeley		2.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF0Tower Grove
8 mi from Berkeley		6.6 mi long, 1,750 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1Madison
9 mi from Berkeley		14.3 mi long, 1,035 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Wedgewood
4 mi from Berkeley		4.4 mi long, 1,250 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF2West Alton
8 mi from Berkeley		4.2 mi long, 1,320 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024EF0Hanley Hills
4 mi from Berkeley		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF0Frontenac
10 mi from Berkeley		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF0Fernridge
9 mi from Berkeley		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 7, 2014EF0Bridgeton
7 mi from Berkeley		4.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 3, 2014EF1Vinita Park
6 mi from Berkeley		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF2Vigus
9 mi from Berkeley		16.9 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
Apr 10, 2013EF2Bridgeton
5 mi from Berkeley		6.8 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Berkeley

200 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Berkeley since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedUniversity City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedMaryland Heights, Creve Coeur
2 wind reports		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, 202660 mph, estimatedFernridge, Tower Grove
2 wind reports		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
May 16, 202560 mph, measuredWestwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202592 mph, estimatedVigus, Robinwood West, Bridgeton
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202474 mph, estimatedRobinwood West
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 Berkeley; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Berkeley.

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