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Hail history for Mount Vernon, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20262.5 in (tennis ball)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Apr 27, 2026

Hail days since 200635

Days with hail 1 inch or larger25

Tornadoes within 10 miles9

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles68

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Vernon on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 27, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Mount Vernon

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Apr 27, 2026	2.5 in tennis ball	Mt Vernon, Chesapeake 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Mount Vernon	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 Mount Vernon by year

When hail season peaks near Mount Vernon

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and March (8).

Largest hail storms near Mount Vernon

Mar 9, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Stotts City (7 mi from Mount Vernon)

National Weather Service description (English): This report was from social media with pictures. There was damage to cars and homes in the Stotts City area.

Apr 27, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Mt Vernon (0 mi from Mount Vernon)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of tennis balls was reported, damaging several roofs and vehicles.

May 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aurora (10 mi from Mount Vernon)

Apr 5, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesapeake (8 mi from Mount Vernon)

May 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Vernon (0 mi from Mount Vernon)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail damaged several cars and the shingles on several homes.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Vernon

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 30, 2019	EF1	Albatross 7 mi from Mount Vernon	3.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 21, 2018	EF1	Opal 4 mi from Mount Vernon	1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 19, 2017	EF1	Stotts City 8 mi from Mount Vernon	4.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 19, 2017	EF0	Miller 8 mi from Mount Vernon	1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 13, 2014	EF0	Spencer 9 mi from Mount Vernon	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2008	EF0	Albatross 5 mi from Mount Vernon	0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jan 7, 2008	EF0	Aurora 7 mi from Mount Vernon	6.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 17, 2007	EF0	Verona 8 mi from Mount Vernon	10.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 12, 2006	F3	Verona 8 mi from Mount Vernon	10.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Vernon

68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Vernon since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 30, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 6, 2026	damage reported	Mount Vernon 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage reported	Halltown 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Opal 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Chesapeake 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Verona 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Mt Vernon 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Mt Vernon, Chesapeake 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Hoberg 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Friestatt, Mt Vernon 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Phelps, Mt Vernon 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 Mount Vernon; 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 Mount Vernon.

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