Hail History

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Hail history for Olivette, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)May 25, 2011
Hail days since 200692
Days with hail 1 inch or larger66
Tornadoes within 10 miles21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles274

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Olivette on 92 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Olivette

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261.75 in
golf ball		University City, Pagedale, St Louis
15 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Olivette		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20252 in
hen egg		Brentwood, Oakland, St Johns
13 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Olivette		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Bel Nor, Chesterfield, South Bellefontaine
24 hail reports · closest near the center of Olivette		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20252 in
hen egg		Carondelet, Tower Grove, St Louis
27 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Olivette		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 Olivette by year

506407608309710611101261351441531661751851922012122623424325126

When hail season peaks near Olivette

Of the 92 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (24) and June (18).

1Jan2Feb12Mar24Apr15May18Jun11Jul3Aug1Sep3Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Olivette

May 25, 2011 · 4.5 in (softball) · Gravois (8 mi from Olivette)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball size hail was reported at the intersection of Gravois Road and Heidelberg Avenue.

Feb 16, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bridgeton (8 mi from Olivette)

Apr 28, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Tower Grove (4 mi from Olivette)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail fell over central portions of the city of St. Louis. Three inch hail was reported at the Edward Jones Dome with golfball sized hail reported at the intersection of Tucker Boulevard and Market Street as well as at the intersection of Hampton Avenue and Interstate 44.

May 16, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bel Nor (4 mi from Olivette)

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 (6 mi from Olivette)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Olivette

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 21, 2026EF0Warson Woods
5 mi from Olivette		0.9 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF2Clayton
2 mi from Olivette		2.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF0Tower Grove
4 mi from Olivette		6.6 mi long, 1,750 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF1Madison
10 mi from Olivette		14.3 mi long, 1,035 yd wide
Apr 1, 2024EF0South Bellefontaine
9 mi from Olivette		2.0 mi long, 332 yd wide
Mar 14, 2024EF0Hanley Hills
3 mi from Olivette		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF0Webster Groves
6 mi from Olivette		3.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF0Frontenac
3 mi from Olivette		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF0Fernridge
5 mi from Olivette		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021EF0St Louis Creve Coeur
10 mi from Olivette		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 7, 2014EF0Bridgeton
9 mi from Olivette		4.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 3, 2014EF1Vinita Park
1 mi from Olivette		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Olivette

274 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Olivette since 2006, on 135 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jul 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedUniversity City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedFenton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedWebster Groves
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedTown And Country, Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedFerguson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202658 mph, estimatedFenton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedOverland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202660 mph, estimatedFernridge, Tower Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202664 mph, estimatedDes Peres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202558 mph, measuredLambert Field St
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 Olivette; 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 Olivette.

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