Hail History

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Hail history for Sullivan, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20264 in (grapefruit)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Apr 27, 2026
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles42

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sullivan on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 27, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Sullivan

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20264 in
grapefruit		Pea Ridge, Bourbon, Sullivan
10 hail reports · closest near the center of Sullivan		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20252 in
hen egg		Sullivan, Bourbon
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Sullivan		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 Sullivan by year

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When hail season peaks near Sullivan

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and May (9).

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Largest hail storms near Sullivan

Apr 8, 2015 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Sullivan Mem Airport (1 mi from Sullivan)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell across Sullivan and Stanton. Most of the hail stones were between 1 and 3 inches. However, a few stones were up to 4 inches in diameter. A number of vehicles sustained major damage with broken windshields and large dents. Also, numerous homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage.

Apr 27, 2026 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Pea Ridge (10 mi from Sullivan)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous hailstones measuring 2 inches to 4 inches.

Aug 30, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Sullivan Mem Airport (2 mi from Sullivan)

National Weather Service description (English): A wide swath of large hail fell from the Sullivan area northeastward towards Stanton. The large hail stone was 2.5 inches in diameter on the north side of Sullivan.

May 8, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bourbon (4 mi from Sullivan)

National Weather Service description (English): Several posts on Facebook with pictures.

Mar 14, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sullivan (0 mi from Sullivan)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sullivan

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 14, 2025EF1Elmont
5 mi from Sullivan		19.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 7, 2024EF0Hinch
7 mi from Sullivan		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 7, 2024EF1Sullivan
1 mi from Sullivan		0.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 19, 2022EF0Anaconda
9 mi from Sullivan		2.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 11, 2016EF2Bourbon
6 mi from Sullivan		4.4 mi long, 700 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sullivan

42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sullivan since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 101 mph on Apr 10, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedSullivan
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 15, 202669 mph, estimatedSullivan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202558 mph, estimatedElmont
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202558 mph, estimatedBourbon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202469 mph, estimatedSullivan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202474 mph, estimatedSullivan Mem Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202370 mph, estimatedSullivan, Bourbon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202381 mph, estimatedSullivan, Anthonies Mill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202370 mph, estimatedSullivan Mem Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202270 mph, estimatedSpring 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 Sullivan; 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 Sullivan.

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