Hail HistoryHail history for Ray County, MO
55 hail reports in Ray County since 2006 on 38 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 27, 2016.
Cities in Ray County
Recent hail in Ray County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Richmond 1 hail report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lawson 1 hail report |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Elmira, Lawson 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Ray County by year
When hail season peaks in Ray County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Ray County
65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Ray County since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Dec 27, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | damage reported | Richmond 6 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Rayville 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Elmira 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Elkhorn 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Elmira, Vibbard, Wood Hgts 8 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Lawson 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Albany 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Lawson, Orrick, Richmond 3 wind reports |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Floyd 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Wood Hgts 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 Ray County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).