Hail History

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Hail history for Old Jamestown, MO

Last hail within 10 milesMay 3, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Feb 16, 2006
Hail days since 200664
Days with hail 1 inch or larger39
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles128

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Old Jamestown on 64 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Feb 16, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Old Jamestown

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 3, 20262 in
hen egg		Fairmont, Milton, Godfrey
6 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Old Jamestown		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Alton, Fairmont, Northwoods
6 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Old Jamestown		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 20251 in
quarter		Milton
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Old Jamestown		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20252 in
hen egg		Wedgewood, St Johns, Cross Keys
9 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Old Jamestown		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Bel Nor, Charlack, Hanley Hills
6 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Old Jamestown		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251 in
quarter		Orchard Farm
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Old Jamestown		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 Old Jamestown by year

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When hail season peaks near Old Jamestown

Of the 64 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (20) and May (15).

Jan2Feb7Mar20Apr15May7Jun5Jul4Aug1Sep3OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Old Jamestown

Feb 16, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bridgeton (9 mi from Old Jamestown)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Charlack (9 mi from Old Jamestown)

National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports of large hail across St. John. The largest hail stones were baseball size near the intersection of St. Charles Rock Road and I-170.

Jun 22, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Elsah (9 mi from Old Jamestown)

May 16, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bel Nor (9 mi from Old Jamestown)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell near Clearview and Hatherly in north city.

Mar 13, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · St Louis-Lambert Int (7 mi from Old Jamestown)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Old Jamestown

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 27, 2026EF?Fort Bellefontaine
6 mi from Old Jamestown		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Wedgewood
2 mi from Old Jamestown		4.4 mi long, 1,250 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF2West Alton
2 mi from Old Jamestown		4.2 mi long, 1,320 yd wide
Mar 14, 2025EF1Fairmont
6 mi from Old Jamestown		2.5 mi long, 430 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024EF0Hanley Hills
10 mi from Old Jamestown		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF1Larimore
8 mi from Old Jamestown		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF3Oldenburg
9 mi from Old Jamestown		8.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 10, 2013EF2Bridgeton
9 mi from Old Jamestown		6.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Aug 31, 2012EF0St Thomas
9 mi from Old Jamestown		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 22, 2011EF1Baden
8 mi from Old Jamestown		0.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 22, 2011EF2Granite City
8 mi from Old Jamestown		5.1 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Old Jamestown

128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Old Jamestown since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on May 23, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedGodfrey
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedFerguson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202558 mph, measuredLambert Field St
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202569 mph, estimatedMilton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedGodfrey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202558 mph, estimatedCross Keys
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202558 mph, estimatedMelville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202586 mph, estimatedBridgeton, Cross Keys, Burke City
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202364 mph, estimatedEast Alton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202370 mph, estimatedBurke City
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 Old Jamestown; 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 Old Jamestown.

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