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Hail history for Kennett, MO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kennett on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 8, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Kennett
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Kennett, Bragg City 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Kennett |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Bragg City 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Kennett |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Kennett by year
When hail season peaks near Kennett
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and May (10).
Largest hail storms near Kennett
Apr 25, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Kennett (1 mi from Kennett)
May 8, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Octa (7 mi from Kennett)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail (2.75 inches) fell east of the Cash Memorial Conservation Area.Apr 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kennett (0 mi from Kennett)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball size hail fell in Kennett to 4 miles south of Kennett.Apr 10, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bragg City (9 mi from Kennett)
May 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Senath (9 mi from Kennett)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kennett
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF1 | Octa 7 mi from Kennett |
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF2 | Bragg City 6 mi from Kennett |
| May 16, 2010 | EF0 | Gibbons 9 mi from Kennett |
| May 2, 2008 | EF0 | Senath 8 mi from Kennett |
| Apr 25, 2006 | F1 | Braggadocio 9 mi from Kennett |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F3 | Senath 6 mi from Kennett |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F3 | Deering 7 mi from Kennett |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kennett
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kennett since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on May 4, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Kennett 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Kennett, Caruth 2 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 96 mph, estimated | Bragg City 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 62 mph, estimated | Kennett 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Senath 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Frisbee 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2021 | 75 mph, measured | Senath, Kennett Mem Airport, Kennett 5 wind reports |
| May 4, 2020 | 85 mph, estimated | Kennett 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Holcomb 1 wind report |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 49 mph, estimated | Senath 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 Kennett; 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 Kennett.
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