Hail history for Bolivar, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 26, 20261.75 in (golf ball)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Apr 21, 2022

Hail days since 200635

Days with hail 1 inch or larger29

Tornadoes within 10 miles6

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bolivar on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 21, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Bolivar

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Apr 26, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	Morrisville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Bolivar	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 Bolivar by year

When hail season peaks near Bolivar

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and April (10).

Largest hail storms near Bolivar

Apr 21, 2022 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Fair Play (9 mi from Bolivar)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball sized hail was reported in the town of Fair Play. Significant roof and vehicle damage occurred as the hail moved through the town. Damages for this event have been included in the Bolivar event entry.

Apr 15, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cliquot (8 mi from Bolivar)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail was reported north of town along Highway 83. No impacts were reported.

Jul 17, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Half Way (9 mi from Bolivar)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in size was reported in town. Damage to several vehicles occurred along with minor roof damage.

Apr 1, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bolivar (0 mi from Bolivar)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in size was reported with minor roof and vehicle damage occurring.

Mar 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Half Way (9 mi from Bolivar)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bolivar

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 27, 2021	EF1	Bolivar Mem Airport 2 mi from Bolivar	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 27, 2021	EF1	Van 7 mi from Bolivar	1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 28, 2019	EF0	Fair Play 9 mi from Bolivar	1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2015	EF0	Cliquot 8 mi from Bolivar	1.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 17, 2015	EF0	Cliquot 6 mi from Bolivar	10.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 31, 2010	EF0	Burns 4 mi from Bolivar	1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bolivar

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bolivar since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 27, 2021.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 10, 2026	damage reported	Bolivar 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 17, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Morrisville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Bolivar 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Oct 30, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Bolivar 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2024	75 mph, estimated	Bolivar, Morrisville 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Bolivar 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Morrisville, Burns, Bolivar Mem Airport 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 23, 2023	58 mph, estimated	Cliquot 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 2023	58 mph, estimated	Bolivar Mem Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 2023	70 mph, estimated	Bolivar 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 Bolivar; 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 Bolivar.

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