Hail History

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Hail history for California, MO

Last hail within 10 milesMay 8, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Apr 22, 2011
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles37

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of California on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 22, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near California

No hail was reported within 10 miles of California in the last two years.

Hail days near California by year

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When hail season peaks near California

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and May (5).

JanFeb3Mar9Apr5MayJun4JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near California

Apr 22, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Kliever (8 mi from California)

May 6, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · California (3 mi from California)

National Weather Service description (English): A report from the public estimated 2 inch hail.

Apr 19, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · California (4 mi from California)

Apr 17, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clarksburg (6 mi from California)

Jul 25, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Mc Girk (5 mi from California)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of California

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 27, 2024EF1Tipton
10 mi from California		1.7 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near California

37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of California since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 26, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedCalifornia, Prairie Home, Centertown
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 202564 mph, measuredCalifornia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202561 mph, measuredCalifornia, Clarksburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 202360 mph, estimatedPrairie Home
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202170 mph, estimatedCalifornia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 31, 202064 mph, estimatedCalifornia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202060 mph, estimatedCalifornia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 201964 mph, estimatedHigh Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 201860 mph, estimatedCalifornia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 14, 201770 mph, estimatedCalifornia
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 California; 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 California.

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