Hail History

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Hail history for Sikeston, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 8, 2020
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles49

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sikeston on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 8, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Sikeston

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 16, 20261 in
quarter		Matthews
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Sikeston		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20250.75 in
penny		Sikeston
1 hail report · closest near the center of Sikeston		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 Sikeston by year

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When hail season peaks near Sikeston

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and April (3).

JanFebMar3Apr6MayJunJulAug2SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Sikeston

Apr 8, 2020 · 2.25 in · Sikeston (0 mi from Sikeston)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail up to 2.25 inches in diameter accompanied a severe thunderstorm that originated over Bollinger and extreme northeast Wayne Counties. The Sikeston and Miner areas were hit, mainly the north sides of Sikeston and Miner. Photos of the hail were posted on broadcast media. There were numerous reports of 1 to 2 inch hail, with the largest measured at 2.25 inches.

May 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sikeston (3 mi from Sikeston)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail was reported in Sikeston and two miles north of the city at U.S. Highway 61 and Route HH.

May 8, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Matthews (5 mi from Sikeston)

May 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Morehouse (2 mi from Sikeston)

Sep 6, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Blodgett (9 mi from Sikeston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sikeston

DateRatingWherePath
May 16, 2025EF3Crowder
9 mi from Sikeston		12.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0Morehouse
4 mi from Sikeston		4.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF1Buffington
9 mi from Sikeston		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF3Morehouse
8 mi from Sikeston		6.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF2Tanner
8 mi from Sikeston		8.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF1Sikeston
2 mi from Sikeston		0.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF1Morehouse
1 mi from Sikeston		0.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF2Sikeston
1 mi from Sikeston		11.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 24, 2023EF2Porter
7 mi from Sikeston		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 29, 2019EF1Miner
5 mi from Sikeston		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 3, 2018EF1Canalou
8 mi from Sikeston		2.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 24, 2018EF2Matthews
9 mi from Sikeston		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sikeston

49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sikeston since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on May 27, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 202660 mph, estimatedSikeston, Tanner
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedSikeston
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 16, 202470 mph, estimatedSikeston Holyfld Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202460 mph, estimatedSikeston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202464 mph, estimatedVanduser
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202475 mph, estimatedVanduser, Blodgett
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202360 mph, estimatedSikeston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202264 mph, estimatedMiner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202260 mph, estimatedMiner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202064 mph, estimatedSikeston
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 Sikeston; 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 Sikeston.

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