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Hail history for Black Jack, MO

Last hail within 10 milesMay 3, 20262 in (hen egg)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20063.75 inMar 14, 2024

Hail days since 200669

Days with hail 1 inch or larger46

Tornadoes within 10 miles16

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles153

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Black Jack on 69 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.75 in on Mar 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Black Jack

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 3, 2026	2 in hen egg	Fairmont 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Black Jack	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	University City, Alton, Pagedale 13 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Black Jack	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2025	2 in hen egg	Wedgewood, St Johns, Cross Keys 10 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Black Jack	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	2.5 in tennis ball	Bel Nor, University City, Charlack 12 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Black Jack	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 Black Jack by year

When hail season peaks near Black Jack

Of the 69 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (22) and May (17).

Largest hail storms near Black Jack

Mar 14, 2024 · 3.75 in · Eagle Park (10 mi from Black Jack)

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.

Feb 16, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bridgeton (9 mi from Black Jack)

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

National Weather Service description (English): Another swath of large hail was reported over the northern portions of the city of St. Louis. The biggest stones were three inches in diameter.

Nov 5, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Eagle Park (10 mi from Black Jack)

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 (6 mi from Black Jack)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Black Jack

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 27, 2026	EF?	Fort Bellefontaine 7 mi from Black Jack	0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 16, 2025	EF1	Madison 8 mi from Black Jack	14.3 mi long, 1,035 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025	EF1	Wedgewood 3 mi from Black Jack	4.4 mi long, 1,250 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025	EF2	West Alton 4 mi from Black Jack	4.2 mi long, 1,320 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025	EF1	Fairmont 8 mi from Black Jack	2.5 mi long, 430 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024	EF0	Hanley Hills 7 mi from Black Jack	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 3, 2014	EF1	Vinita Park 10 mi from Black Jack	0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 31, 2013	EF1	Larimore 6 mi from Black Jack	2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 31, 2013	EF3	Oldenburg 8 mi from Black Jack	8.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 10, 2013	EF2	Bridgeton 9 mi from Black Jack	6.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Aug 31, 2012	EF0	St Thomas 7 mi from Black Jack	0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 22, 2011	EF1	Baden 5 mi from Black Jack	0.8 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Black Jack

153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Black Jack since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on May 23, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 16, 2026	damage reported	University City 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Ferguson 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Overland 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 2025	58 mph, measured	Lambert Field St 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Cross Keys 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 2025	86 mph, estimated	Bridgeton, Cross Keys, Burke City 6 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Granite City 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 2023	59 mph, measured	Madison 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 2023	70 mph, estimated	Granite City 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 2023	70 mph, estimated	Burke City, Granite City 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 Black Jack; 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 Black Jack.

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