Hail in Howard County, Missouri
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Howard County on 21 days since October 2020. That is more than 43% of US counties. It ranks 111 of 115 in Missouri.
The largest radar estimate was 3 inches on July 18, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was July 10, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 18, 2023 | 3 in |
| June 25, 2024 | 2.5 in |
| June 7, 2022 | 2.45 in |
| May 31, 2026 | 2.2 in |
| March 31, 2023 | 2 in |
| September 18, 2025 | 1.75 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 7 hail reports since October 2020, and 6 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Missouri
- Bates County: 48 days
- Franklin County: 47 days
- Wayne County: 47 days
- Nodaway County: 46 days
- St. Louis County: 46 days
- Texas County: 46 days