Hail History

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Hail history for Jefferson City, MO

Last hail within 10 milesMar 14, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Mar 27, 2020
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles60

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jefferson City on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Mar 27, 2020. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Jefferson City ranks #377 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Jefferson City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 14, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Holts Summit
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Jefferson City		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 Jefferson City by year

50610750809108114122132141151631721819120212232332412526

When hail season peaks near Jefferson City

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (13) and April (10).

1JanFeb13Mar10Apr8May5Jun1Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Jefferson City

Mar 27, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · Lohman (9 mi from Jefferson City)

National Weather Service description (English): A wide swath of large hail fell between St. Martins and Jefferson City. The largest hail stones were 3 inches in diameter. There were numerous reports of dents on vehicles and car windows broken out. At least 800 hundred cars sustained damage at car dealerships in the Jefferson City area. The largest hail stones were reported in St. Martins, Elston, and Jefferson City.

Aug 2, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · St Martin (9 mi from Jefferson City)

National Weather Service description (English): A wide swath of large hail fell across the northern portions of Cole County. Large hail was reported in Saint Martins, Apache Flats and Jefferson City.

Apr 19, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Jefferson City (2 mi from Jefferson City)

Jun 13, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Jefferson City (0 mi from Jefferson City)

Mar 12, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jefferson City (1 mi from Jefferson City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jefferson City

DateRatingWherePath
May 22, 2019EF1Jffrsn City Mem
1 mi from Jefferson City		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 19, 2017EF1Wardsville
5 mi from Jefferson City		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jefferson City

60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jefferson City since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jul 4, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202677 mph, measuredTaos, Jefferson City, Wardsville
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202664 mph, estimatedTaos
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202658 mph, estimatedCole Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 202558 mph, estimatedScruggs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202563 mph, estimatedSt Martin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202566 mph, measuredJffrsn City Mem
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202469 mph, estimatedTebbetts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202481 mph, estimatedJefferson City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202370 mph, estimatedHoney Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202364 mph, estimatedTebbetts, Jefferson City
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 Jefferson 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.

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 Jefferson City.

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