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Hail history for Charleston, MO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Charleston on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 25, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Charleston
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Wyatt 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Charleston |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Challenor 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Charleston |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Charleston by year
When hail season peaks near Charleston
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Charleston
May 25, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · East Prairie (10 mi from Charleston)
National Weather Service description (English): Many homes and vehicles sustained damage from baseball size hail.May 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wyatt (9 mi from Charleston)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls fell just northeast of Wilson City.Mar 30, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Challenor (8 mi from Charleston)
Mar 9, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Charleston (6 mi from Charleston)
May 27, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Bertrand (4 mi from Charleston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Charleston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2024 | EF? | Alfalfa Center 10 mi from Charleston |
| Jul 8, 2024 | EF? | Alfalfa Center 7 mi from Charleston |
| Jul 24, 2023 | EF2 | Porter 8 mi from Charleston |
| May 29, 2019 | EF1 | Miner 9 mi from Charleston |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF1 | Dogwood 10 mi from Charleston |
| Oct 31, 2013 | EF1 | Wyatt 7 mi from Charleston |
| Jun 4, 2012 | EF2 | Diehlstadt 6 mi from Charleston |
| Apr 30, 2006 | F0 | East Prairie 7 mi from Charleston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Charleston
39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Charleston since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Feb 8, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Charleston, Wyatt 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Bertrand 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | East Prairie 1 wind report |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 70 mph, measured | Anniston 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | East Prairie 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | East Prairie 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | East Prairie, Wyatt 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Charleston 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Charleston 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Bertrand 1 wind report |
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 Charleston; 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 Charleston.
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