Hail History

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Hail history for Castle Point, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063.75 inMar 14, 2024
Hail days since 200669
Days with hail 1 inch or larger49
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles167

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Castle Point 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 Castle Point

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball
University City, Pagedale, St Louis
13 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Castle Point
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May 19, 20252 in
hen egg
Wedgewood, St Johns, Cross Keys
10 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Castle Point
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May 16, 20252.5 in
tennis ball
Bel Nor, University City, Charlack
16 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Castle Point
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251.25 in
half dollar
St Louis
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Castle Point
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 Castle Point by year

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When hail season peaks near Castle Point

Of the 69 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (21) and May (13).

1Jan1Feb10Mar21Apr13May9Jun7Jul2Aug1Sep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Castle Point

Mar 14, 2024 · 3.75 in · Eagle Park (7 mi from Castle Point)

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 (10 mi from Castle Point)

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

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 (7 mi from Castle Point)

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 25, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · St Louis (9 mi from Castle Point)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Castle Point

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 27, 2026EF?Fort Bellefontaine
9 mi from Castle Point
0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF2Clayton
10 mi from Castle Point
2.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF0Tower Grove
8 mi from Castle Point
6.6 mi long, 1,750 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1Madison
5 mi from Castle Point
14.3 mi long, 1,035 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Wedgewood
6 mi from Castle Point
4.4 mi long, 1,250 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF2West Alton
7 mi from Castle Point
4.2 mi long, 1,320 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Fairmont
10 mi from Castle Point
2.5 mi long, 430 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024EF0Hanley Hills
6 mi from Castle Point
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 3, 2014EF1Vinita Park
9 mi from Castle Point
0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF1Larimore
6 mi from Castle Point
2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF3Oldenburg
8 mi from Castle Point
8.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 10, 2013EF2Bridgeton
10 mi from Castle Point
6.8 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Castle Point

167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Castle Point since 2006, on 86 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
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Apr 27, 202658 mph, estimatedTower Grove
1 wind report
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Aug 17, 202558 mph, measuredLambert Field St
1 wind report
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Jun 17, 202558 mph, estimatedCross Keys
1 wind report
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Mar 14, 202586 mph, estimatedBridgeton, Cross Keys, Burke City
6 wind reports
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May 26, 202460 mph, estimatedGranite City
1 wind report
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Apr 18, 202458 mph, estimatedUniversity City
1 wind report
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Jul 29, 202359 mph, measuredMadison
1 wind report
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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 Castle Point; 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 Castle Point.

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