Hail History

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Hail history for Jackson, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 23, 2012
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles87

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jackson on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 23, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Jackson

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		Cape Girardeau
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Jackson		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 18, 20250.75 in
penny		Cape Girardeau
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Jackson		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 Jackson by year

606107408109110311512134141151164173181191202122223124125126

When hail season peaks near Jackson

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and March (9).

1Jan3Feb9Mar14Apr3May3Jun3Jul1Aug2SepOct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Jackson

Apr 15, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Cape Girardeau (9 mi from Jackson)

National Weather Service description (English): Ping-pong to tennis-ball size hail was reported across the city, including the downtown area. Vehicles were dented.

Mar 23, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Jackson (1 mi from Jackson)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail and 50 mph wind was reported.

Apr 30, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Jackson (0 mi from Jackson)

Aug 19, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Jackson (0 mi from Jackson)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen-egg size hail was observed in the community.

Apr 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fruitland (5 mi from Jackson)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell at Jackson and northwest of Cape Girardeau near County Road 618. Quarter size hail fell in Cape Girardeau at Interstate 55 and Kings Highway. In Fruitland, hail was 1.5 inches in diameter. All 80 vehicles on a car lot in Jackson were damaged, with 10 to 15 dents in each car. The rear windows of several cars were smashed out.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jackson

DateRatingWherePath
May 20, 2025EF1Cape Girardeau
7 mi from Jackson		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF2Burfordville
7 mi from Jackson		1.4 mi long, 225 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF0Gordonville
4 mi from Jackson		0.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF2Jackson
4 mi from Jackson		9.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 31, 2018EF1Oriole
9 mi from Jackson		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF0Jackson
3 mi from Jackson		1.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Oct 31, 2013EF1Dutchtown
7 mi from Jackson		3.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jan 29, 2013EF1Jackson
5 mi from Jackson		6.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF0Cape Girardeau
10 mi from Jackson		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 29, 2012EF2Oak Ridge
9 mi from Jackson		12.1 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jackson

87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jackson since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Aug 10, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedBurfordville, Fruitland, Cape Girardeau
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202570 mph, estimatedOak Ridge, Jackson, Egypt Mills
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202560 mph, estimatedCape Girardeau
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202581 mph, estimatedCape Girardeau, Jackson
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedCape Girardeau
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025100 mph, estimatedJackson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202464 mph, estimatedCape Girardeau
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202475 mph, estimatedJackson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202475 mph, estimatedFruitland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202485 mph, estimatedGordonville, Jackson
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 Jackson; 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 Jackson.

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