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Hail history for Salem, MO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salem on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 8, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Salem
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Salem 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Salem |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Salem 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Salem |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Short Bend, Salem 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Salem |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Salem by year
When hail season peaks near Salem
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and March (6).
Largest hail storms near Salem
May 8, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Stone Hill (8 mi from Salem)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail from half dollar to baseballs in sized occurred as multiple rounds of storms moved through the region over a 30 minute period. The area is rather rural but some campers and a few vehicles were damaged.May 27, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Doss (3 mi from Salem)
Mar 11, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Salem (5 mi from Salem)
May 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Darien (10 mi from Salem)
Apr 18, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Doss (3 mi from Salem)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell in a rural portion of the county and was reported by law enforcement.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Salem
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | EF1 | New Hope 8 mi from Salem |
| May 19, 2025 | EF0 | Gano 7 mi from Salem |
| May 19, 2025 | EF0 | Salem 3 mi from Salem |
| May 19, 2025 | EF0 | Max 7 mi from Salem |
| Mar 29, 2017 | EF1 | Short Bend 8 mi from Salem |
| Aug 24, 2007 | EF0 | Salem 9 mi from Salem |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salem
40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salem since 2006, on 34 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Salem 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Doss 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Jack 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Salem, Custer 3 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Gano 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Rhyse, Salem Mem Airport 2 wind reports |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Jack 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Salem 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Salem 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Short Bend 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 Salem; 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 Salem.
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