Hail in McDonald County, Missouri
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in McDonald County on 32 days since October 2020. That is more than 63% of US counties. It ranks 54 of 115 in Missouri.
The largest radar estimate was 2.4 inches on May 25, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was August 22, 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 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2024 | 2.4 in |
| March 17, 2021 | 1.95 in |
| June 3, 2024 | 1.9 in |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.85 in |
| May 8, 2023 | 1.8 in |
| July 4, 2024 | 1.8 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 36 hail reports since October 2020, and 27 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