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Hail history for University City, MO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of University City on 89 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.
University City ranks #24 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near University City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | University City, Pagedale, St Louis 14 hail reports · closest near the center of University City |
| May 19, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Brentwood, Oakland, St Johns 12 hail reports · closest 4 mi from University City |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Bel Nor, University City, Charlack 16 hail reports · closest 1 mi from University City |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Carondelet, Tower Grove, St Louis 27 hail reports · closest 3 mi from University City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near University City by year
When hail season peaks near University City
Of the 89 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (20) and May (17).
Largest hail storms near University City
May 25, 2011 · 4.5 in (softball) · Gravois (7 mi from University City)
National Weather Service description (English): Softball size hail was reported at the intersection of Gravois Road and Heidelberg Avenue.Mar 14, 2024 · 3.75 in · Eagle Park (8 mi from University City)
National Weather Service description (English): Widespread very large hail fell across Madison County from southwest to northeast. The largest stones were between 2 inches and 3.75 inches. The largest stones were reported in Edwardsville, Hamel, Worden and Livingston. Large hail was also reported in Granite City, Collinsville, Pontoon Beach, Poag, Mitchell, Roxana, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Troy, Marine, and Kuhn. Dozens of cars were damaged in the Livingston area on I-55 from the large hail.Apr 28, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Tower Grove (1 mi from University City)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail fell over central portions of the city of St. Louis. Three inch hail was reported at the Edward Jones Dome with golfball sized hail reported at the intersection of Tucker Boulevard and Market Street as well as at the intersection of Hampton Avenue and Interstate 44.Nov 5, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Eagle Park (8 mi from University City)
National Weather Service description (English): A wide swath of large hail fell across Madison County from Venice to St. Jacob. The largest hailstones were reported in the Collinsville area, three inches in diameter. Two and a half inch diameter hail was reported one mile south of Troy. Hail one inch or larger was reported in Venice, Collinsville, Troy and St. Jacob areas.Feb 16, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Maryland Hgts (8 mi from University City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of University City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | EF0 | Warson Woods 6 mi from University City |
| May 16, 2025 | EF2 | Clayton 2 mi from University City |
| May 16, 2025 | EF0 | Tower Grove 1 mi from University City |
| May 16, 2025 | EF1 | Madison 6 mi from University City |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF0 | Hanley Hills 4 mi from University City |
| May 19, 2022 | EF0 | Webster Groves 7 mi from University City |
| May 19, 2022 | EF0 | Frontenac 6 mi from University City |
| May 19, 2022 | EF0 | Fernridge 9 mi from University City |
| Apr 3, 2014 | EF1 | Vinita Park 3 mi from University City |
| Apr 10, 2013 | EF0 | Tower Grove 3 mi from University City |
| Apr 10, 2013 | EF2 | Bridgeton 10 mi from University City |
| Apr 22, 2011 | EF1 | Baden 9 mi from University City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near University City
275 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of University City since 2006, on 132 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Apr 3, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | University City 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Webster Groves 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Lakeshire, Creve Coeur 3 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ferguson 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Overland 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Fernridge, Tower Grove 2 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Des Peres 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Lambert Field St 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Rock Hill, Oakland 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cross Keys 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 University City; 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 University City.
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