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Hail history for Sainte Genevieve, MO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sainte Genevieve on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 8, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Sainte Genevieve
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Ellis Grove 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Sainte Genevieve |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Ste Genevieve 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Sainte Genevieve |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Evansville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Sainte Genevieve |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sainte Genevieve by year
When hail season peaks near Sainte Genevieve
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Sainte Genevieve
May 8, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Ste Genevieve (0 mi from Sainte Genevieve)
Feb 16, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Marys (5 mi from Sainte Genevieve)
National Weather Service description (English): The County Sheriff reported hail up to golf ball size northwest of St. Marys.May 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ellis Grove (9 mi from Sainte Genevieve)
Apr 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Modoc (5 mi from Sainte Genevieve)
May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ellis Grove (8 mi from Sainte Genevieve)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sainte Genevieve
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | EF1 | Prairie Du Rocher 6 mi from Sainte Genevieve |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF2 | St Marys 9 mi from Sainte Genevieve |
| Oct 24, 2021 | EF2 | Pujol 9 mi from Sainte Genevieve |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sainte Genevieve
35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sainte Genevieve since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on May 8, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Ellis Grove 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ste Genevieve 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Bloomsdale 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Ste Genevieve 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Evansville 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | St Marys 1 wind report |
| Oct 24, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Lithium 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Ste Genevieve 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Ste Genevieve 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Zell 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 Sainte Genevieve; 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 Sainte Genevieve.
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