Hail History

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Hail history for Farmington, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 11, 2016
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles73

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Farmington on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 11, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Farmington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		De Lassus, Farmington, Farmington Airport
15 hail reports · closest near the center of Farmington		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Farmington
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Farmington		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 Farmington by year

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When hail season peaks near Farmington

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and July (6).

Jan1Feb2Mar5Apr12May4Jun6Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Farmington

May 11, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cantwell (9 mi from Farmington)

National Weather Service description (English): A wide swath of large hail fell in the Desloge, Park Hills and Leadington areas for 35 minutes. Numerous vehicles and vehicles sustained damage from the hail.

Apr 27, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · De Lassus (3 mi from Farmington)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo of multiple large hail stones. Largest is measured at 2 inches.

May 8, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sprott (5 mi from Farmington)

May 15, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Esther (8 mi from Farmington)

May 16, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Farmington (1 mi from Farmington)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell near KREI Radio in Farmington.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Farmington

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 7, 2025EF0Libertyville
8 mi from Farmington		1.2 mi long, 65 yd wide
Oct 24, 2021EF2Syenite
5 mi from Farmington		6.9 mi long, 450 yd wide
Oct 24, 2021EF3Avon
7 mi from Farmington		9.8 mi long, 450 yd wide
Jul 31, 2021EF0Ogborn
3 mi from Farmington		0.9 mi long, 120 yd wide
Jun 27, 2020EF1Hurryville
5 mi from Farmington		0.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F0Park Hills
8 mi from Farmington		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Farmington

73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Farmington since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Apr 2, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedFarmington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 202660 mph, estimatedFarmington
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 2026damage reportedDoe Run, Libertyville, Bismarck
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedDesloge, Farmington
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 31, 202660 mph, estimatedDoe Run
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202660 mph, estimatedFarmington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, estimatedEsther, Thurman
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202569 mph, estimatedEsther
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202560 mph, estimatedLeadington, Farmington
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202569 mph, measuredFarmington
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 Farmington; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Farmington.

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