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Hail history for Columbia, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Mar 12, 2006
Hail days since 200651
Days with hail 1 inch or larger40
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles69

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbia on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Mar 12, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Columbia ranks #85 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Columbia

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		Columbia, Prathersville, Cou Cotton Mem Airport
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Columbia		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20261 in
quarter		Sapp
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Columbia		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 17, 20251 in
quarter		Columbia
1 hail report · closest near the center of Columbia		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 Columbia by year

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When hail season peaks near Columbia

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and April (11).

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Largest hail storms near Columbia

Mar 12, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Columbia (0 mi from Columbia)

Sep 7, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Columbia (3 mi from Columbia)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail fell across the northern portions of Columbia, along Interstate 70. The biggest hailstones were baseball size.

Apr 17, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Columbia (2 mi from Columbia)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell across Columbia with the largest stones as big as baseballs.

Mar 11, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Columbia (0 mi from Columbia)

Mar 31, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Columbia (3 mi from Columbia)

National Weather Service description (English): Two severe storms moved through the Columbia metro area dropping large hail up to two inches in diameter over a 25 minute period. Numerous vehicles sustained dents as well as broken windows. Also, numerous homes and businesses had minor to moderate siding damage.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Columbia

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 20, 2025EF1Cou Cotton Mem Airport
2 mi from Columbia		3.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 20, 2025EF1Stephens
6 mi from Columbia		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbia

69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbia since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 10, 202660 mph, estimatedColumbia, Midway
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202670 mph, estimatedMidway
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202682 mph, measuredColumbia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 202668 mph, measuredSapp, Harg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202581 mph, estimatedColumbia, Cou Cotton Mem Airport, Harg
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202469 mph, estimatedShaw
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202469 mph, estimatedCou Cotton Mem Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202469 mph, estimatedColumbia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202379 mph, measuredMc Baine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202370 mph, estimatedHinton, Midway
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 Columbia; 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 Columbia.

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