Hail History

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Hail history for West Plains, MO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 6, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 6, 2026
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles88

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Plains on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 6, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near West Plains

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 6, 20263 in
tea cup		West Plains
5 hail reports · closest near the center of West Plains		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 28, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Olden
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from West Plains		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Olden, West Plains, Peace Vly
3 hail reports · closest near the center of West Plains		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251 in
quarter		South Fork, West Plains
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from West Plains		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		South Fork, Olden, West Plains
4 hail reports · closest near the center of West Plains		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251 in
quarter		West Plains
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from West Plains		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 West Plains by year

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When hail season peaks near West Plains

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and May (11).

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Largest hail storms near West Plains

Aug 6, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · West Plains (0 mi from West Plains)

Mar 13, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · White Church (9 mi from West Plains)

Apr 2, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · South Fork (9 mi from West Plains)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from golf balls to tennis balls in size fell across the Southfork area. The impacted area was rural, however, a few homes and businesses were impacted suffering roof and vehicle damage.

Apr 27, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Olden (9 mi from West Plains)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of tennis balls was reported in a mainly rural area.

Mar 11, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Plains (0 mi from West Plains)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Plains

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 28, 2026EF0Peace Vly
8 mi from West Plains		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2025EF1South Fork
5 mi from West Plains		1.1 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 31, 2008EF0South Fork
9 mi from West Plains		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jan 8, 2008EF0Pottersville
8 mi from West Plains		0.4 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Plains

88 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Plains since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 28, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedWest Plains
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedPomona
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 28, 202660 mph, estimatedWhite Church, West Plains Airport
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 202662 mph, measuredWest Plains
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, estimatedBrandsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202568 mph, measuredWest Plains, West Plains Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202558 mph, estimatedWest Plains
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202463 mph, estimatedWest Plains
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202460 mph, estimatedPottersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202463 mph, estimatedWest Plains
2 wind reports		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 West Plains; 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 West Plains.

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