Hail History

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Hail history for Gray Summit, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 3, 2014
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles65

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gray Summit on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 3, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Gray Summit

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20262 in
hen egg		Oetters, Gray Summit, Pacific
4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Gray Summit		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20252 in
hen egg		Defiance
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Gray Summit		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Union, Catawissa, Pacific
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Gray Summit		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 Gray Summit by year

3061072080921081141221331421521611718219202122323224225126

When hail season peaks near Gray Summit

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and June (5).

2Jan2Feb3Mar15Apr5May5Jun2Jul3Aug2SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Gray Summit

Apr 3, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Klondike (7 mi from Gray Summit)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail produced holes in siding on several homes. Also, the hail damaged vinyl window sills and gutters.

May 26, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Allenton (8 mi from Gray Summit)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of severe hailstones came in in the cities of Eureka, Wildwood, Ellisville, Ballwin, Manchester, Twin Oaks, Valley Park, Fenton, Des Peres, Frontenac, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Sappington, Shrewsbury, Maplewood, Affton, Mehlville, Lakeshire, Crestwood, Oakland, and Lemay. The largest stones were 2 to 2.5 inches and fell in Peerless Park, Crestwood, and Webster Groves. There were reports of wind driven hail causing damage to the siding of homes.

Apr 10, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pacific (4 mi from Gray Summit)

Apr 7, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Moselle (8 mi from Gray Summit)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell east of St. Clair, some of the hail stones were two inches in diameter, but most were an inch in diameter. The large hail caused damage to some vehicles.

May 15, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hollow (8 mi from Gray Summit)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gray Summit

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 14, 2025EF2Villa Ridge
3 mi from Gray Summit		14.3 mi long, 644 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Melrose
7 mi from Gray Summit		3.4 mi long, 130 yd wide
Apr 18, 2024EF0Allenton
8 mi from Gray Summit		0.5 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 18, 2024EF1Hoene Spg
9 mi from Gray Summit		7.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021EF3Femme Osage
9 mi from Gray Summit		16.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 21, 2019EF0Boles
5 mi from Gray Summit		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 21, 2019EF1Augusta
5 mi from Gray Summit		4.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jan 22, 2018EF0Labadie
1 mi from Gray Summit		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 1, 2014EF1Hoene Spg
9 mi from Gray Summit		6.4 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF1Byrnesville
8 mi from Gray Summit		12.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 10, 2013EF1St Albans
7 mi from Gray Summit		1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 27, 2011EF1Augusta
9 mi from Gray Summit		6.2 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gray Summit

65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gray Summit since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 10, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedMoselle
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedUnion, Washington
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 14, 202590 mph, estimatedHollow
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202486 mph, estimatedHollow, Gray Summit
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202364 mph, estimatedVilla Ridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202360 mph, estimatedAugusta
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202360 mph, estimatedSouth Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202364 mph, estimatedSouth Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202364 mph, estimatedGray Summit
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202270 mph, estimatedGildehouse
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 Gray Summit; 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 Gray Summit.

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