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Hail history for Poplar Bluff, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 16, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 3, 2018

Hail days since 200637

Days with hail 1 inch or larger24

Tornadoes within 10 miles13

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles73

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Poplar Bluff on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 3, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Poplar Bluff

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Apr 16, 2026	1.5 in ping pong ball	Poplar Bluff 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Poplar Bluff	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 Poplar Bluff by year

When hail season peaks near Poplar Bluff

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and May (6).

Largest hail storms near Poplar Bluff

Apr 3, 2018 · 3 in (tea cup) · Poplar Bluff (4 mi from Poplar Bluff)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of very large hail across the Poplar Bluff area. The hailstones ranged from 1.5 to 3 inches in diameter. The largest reported hailstones were in Poplar Bluff, where a photo of three-inch hail was posted on social media.

Mar 12, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Poplar Bluff (4 mi from Poplar Bluff)

National Weather Service description (English): There were two reports of baseball-size hail just north to northwest of Poplar Bluff. A photo of the hailstones was taken by one of the reporters.

Sep 27, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Poplar Bluff (2 mi from Poplar Bluff)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf-ball size hail fell at U.S. Highway 60 and T Highway.

Feb 20, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Poplar Bluff (7 mi from Poplar Bluff)

Apr 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Poplar Bluff (1 mi from Poplar Bluff)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail fell just north of Poplar Bluff. Quarter size hail fell on the northwest side of Poplar Bluff on Highway 67. At a car dealership, the hail broke 20 skylights in the shop building and damaged approximately 300 vehicles. The damage to the vehicles was generally minor, consisting of dents but no broken windshields. The hail covered the ground.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Poplar Bluff

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 31, 2024	EF?	Poplar Bluff Airport 3 mi from Poplar Bluff	0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 8, 2021	EF0	Qulin 10 mi from Poplar Bluff	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 16, 2018	EF0	Qulin 9 mi from Poplar Bluff	5.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 27, 2017	EF0	Stringtown 6 mi from Poplar Bluff	1.9 mi long, 85 yd wide
Mar 9, 2017	EF1	Broseley 9 mi from Poplar Bluff	2.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 31, 2013	EF1	Harviell 10 mi from Poplar Bluff	0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 31, 2013	EF1	Broseley 8 mi from Poplar Bluff	5.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 10, 2013	EF0	Poplar Bluff 6 mi from Poplar Bluff	1.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 29, 2013	EF2	Junland 7 mi from Poplar Bluff	3.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 1, 2012	EF0	Fisk 7 mi from Poplar Bluff	3.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 25, 2011	EF0	Poplar Bluff 3 mi from Poplar Bluff	0.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Harviell 9 mi from Poplar Bluff	2.2 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Poplar Bluff

73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Poplar Bluff since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jun 19, 2019.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 10, 2026	damage reported	Poplar Bluff 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 28, 2026	61 mph, measured	Poplr Blff Flds Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 2025	70 mph, estimated	Poplar Bluff 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	59 mph, estimated	Junland 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 2024	64 mph, estimated	Hillard 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2024	81 mph, estimated	Batesville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 2023	60 mph, estimated	Poplar Bluff 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 2023	70 mph, estimated	Poplar Bluff 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 2023	64 mph, estimated	Poplar Bluff 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 2023	69 mph, estimated	Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff; 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 Poplar Bluff.

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