Hail History

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Hail history for High Ridge, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 25, 2011
Hail days since 200658
Days with hail 1 inch or larger39
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles93

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of High Ridge on 58 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near High Ridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		House Spgs
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from High Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251.75 in
golf ball		House Spgs Airport, Fenton, Crescent
26 hail reports · closest 2 mi from High Ridge		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 High Ridge by year

4063075082091107118121134141155163171811912022122323524125126

When hail season peaks near High Ridge

Of the 58 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (10).

1Jan2Feb6Mar15Apr10May8Jun6Jul1Aug5Sep2Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near High Ridge

May 25, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Sappington (9 mi from High Ridge)

May 11, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Maxville (8 mi from High Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): A wide swath of large hail fell over Jefferson County. Most of the large hail was between 1 inch and 1.75 inches in diameter. Large hail was reported in Arnold, Kimmswick, Imperial, and Pevely. The largest hailstones reported fell in Arnold which were 2.5 inches in diameter.

May 26, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Allenton (8 mi from High Ridge)

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.

Jul 7, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Byrnesville (8 mi from High Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell over the Cedar Hill area.

Mar 14, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Morschels (4 mi from High Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Another wide swath of large hail fell across St. Louis County up to two inches in diameter. The large hail fell in Fenton, Valley Park, Sunset Hills, Crestwood, Sappington, Webster Groves, Shrewsbury and Lakewood.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of High Ridge

DateRatingWherePath
May 26, 2024EF0Paulina Hills
5 mi from High Ridge		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF1Mattese
9 mi from High Ridge		5.3 mi long, 172 yd wide
Apr 18, 2024EF0Allenton
7 mi from High Ridge		0.5 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 18, 2024EF1Hoene Spg
7 mi from High Ridge		7.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 15, 2023EF1Morschels
5 mi from High Ridge		4.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF0Times Beach
4 mi from High Ridge		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 1, 2014EF1Hoene Spg
7 mi from High Ridge		6.4 mi long, 60 yd wide
Dec 31, 2010EF0Murphy
4 mi from High Ridge		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 31, 2010EF1Ballwin
9 mi from High Ridge		1.7 mi long, 175 yd wide
Dec 31, 2010EF3St Louis Weiss Airport
5 mi from High Ridge		5.8 mi long, 440 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near High Ridge

93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of High Ridge since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Sep 6, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedFenton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedMehlville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedFenton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202670 mph, estimatedEllisville, Bayshore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202658 mph, estimatedBallwin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202569 mph, estimatedMurphy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202569 mph, estimatedHigh Ridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202569 mph, estimatedBarnhart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202592 mph, estimatedBayshore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202481 mph, estimatedPaulina Hills
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 High Ridge; 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 High Ridge.

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