Hail and tornadoes in Howell County, MO
Since December 2020, radar estimated hail somewhere in Howell County, MO on 65 days. The biggest estimate: 3 in or larger (teacup), on Mon, Apr 27, 2026. Hail was reported to the National Weather Service inside the county on 17 days.
Still loading: radar estimates go back to Wed, Oct 14, 2020, and the earlier years are being added.
Radar estimates are NOAA's MESH: the largest hail the radar estimates aloft, on cells about 0.7 mile across, shown as the lower bound of a size band (“1.5+”). They often run larger than what reached the ground, and they aren't evidence of damage at any address.
Hail on record since 1955
NOAA's Storm Events database lists 262 hail reports in Howell County, MO on 131 days, 22 of them 2 inches or larger. The largest: 2.75 in, near South Fork, on Fri, Apr 15, 2022.
By decade: 1990s: 36 · 2000s: 105 · 2010s: 62 · 2020s: 59
Tornadoes since 1950
24 tornadoes have touched Howell County, MO since 1950, 4 of them rated F3/EF3 or stronger. They killed 1 and injured 9.
Strongest
- Thu, Mar 1, 2007 · EF3 · 14 mi long, 200 yd wide · near Caulfield · 1 death
- Fri, Mar 14, 2025 · EF3 · 27.38 mi long, 1,200 yd wide · near Leota
- Sun, May 26, 2024 · EF3 · 7.32 mi long, 750 yd wide · near Trask · 5 injuries
- Fri, May 8, 2009 · EF3 · 2.17 mi long, 800 yd wide · near Olden
- Thu, Apr 2, 2015 · EF2 · 7.61 mi long, 440 yd wide · near Burnham
Most recent
- Tue, Apr 28, 2026 · EF0 · 0.55 mi long, 100 yd wide · near Peace Vly
- Sun, Mar 15, 2026 · EF0 · 1.95 mi long, 75 yd wide · near Willow Spgs Mem Airport
- Wed, Apr 2, 2025 · EF1 · 1.13 mi long, 350 yd wide · near South Fork
- Fri, Mar 14, 2025 · EF3 · 27.38 mi long, 1,200 yd wide · near Leota
- Sun, May 26, 2024 · EF3 · 7.32 mi long, 750 yd wide · near Trask · 5 injuries
- Mon, Oct 21, 2019 · EF0 · 0.11 mi long, 50 yd wide · near Fields Store
- Tue, Apr 30, 2019 · EF0 · 2.18 mi long, 100 yd wide · near Willow Spgs Mem Airport
- Thu, Apr 2, 2015 · EF2 · 7.61 mi long, 440 yd wide · near Burnham
- Wed, Mar 25, 2015 · EF0 · 0.62 mi long, 100 yd wide · near Trask
- Thu, May 30, 2013 · EF1 · 4.28 mi long, 400 yd wide · near Olden
By decade: 2000s: 12 · 2010s: 7 · 2020s: 5
Still loading: NOAA's record goes back to 1950, and 1995 onward is in so far.
Every hail day since December 2020
- Mon, Sep 21, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Wed, Aug 26, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Thu, Aug 6, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county- 1.25 in (1 W West Plains, MO)
- 2 in (West Plains, MO)
- 3 in (West Plains, MO)
- 1.75 in (2 WNW West Plains, MO)
- 1.5 in (1 N West Plains, MO)
- Fri, Jul 31, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Fri, Jul 10, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sun, Jun 21, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sat, Jun 13, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sun, Jun 7, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
No hail reported in the county.
- Mon, Jun 1, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sat, May 30, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Fri, May 29, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Tue, Apr 28, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
Reported in the county- 1.75 in (4 SSE Pomona, MO)
- 1.75 in (Pomona, MO)
- 1 in (4 NNW White Church, MO)
- Mon, Apr 27, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 3 in or larger (teacup)
Reported in the county- 2 in (West Plains, MO)
- 1 in (Moody, MO)
- 1.25 in (Moody, MO)
- 1 in (1 S White Church, MO)
- 2.5 in (2 SE Pomona, MO)
- and 4 more
- Thu, Apr 23, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
Reported in the county- 1 in (Lanton, MO)
- Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Tue, Aug 19, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sun, Aug 17, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Wed, Jul 30, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sun, Jun 29, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sun, Jun 15, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sun, Jun 8, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Fri, May 16, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county- 1 in (South Fork, MO)
- 1 in (Lanton, MO)
- 2.5 in (Willow Springs, MO)
- 2.5 in (2 N Mountain View, MO)
- Sun, Apr 20, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Wed, Apr 2, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county- 2.5 in (South Fork, MO)
- 2.5 in (Pomona, MO)
- Sun, Mar 30, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county- 1.25 in (Pomona, MO)
- 1 in (Peace Valley, MO)
- Fri, Mar 14, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county- 1 in (1 SW West Plains, MO)
- Fri, Aug 16, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Thu, Aug 15, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Fri, Jul 26, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sun, Jun 9, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sat, Jun 8, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sun, May 26, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county- 1.75 in (4 NNW Willow Springs, MO)
- Wed, May 8, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
Reported in the county- 1.75 in (6 W Willow Springs, MO)
- Mon, Sep 4, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sat, Aug 26, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Fri, Aug 25, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sat, Jul 29, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Fri, Jul 14, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Thu, Jul 13, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sat, Jul 1, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
Reported in the county- 1.75 in (West Plains, MO)
- Wed, Jun 14, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sat, May 13, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Mon, May 8, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
Reported in the county- 1 in (WILLOW SPRINGS, MO)
- Thu, Apr 20, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sat, Apr 15, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county- 1 in (3 NW WEST PLAINS, MO)
- 1 in (4 NNW WEST PLAINS, MO)
- Sat, Oct 15, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sat, Sep 24, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sat, Aug 20, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Fri, May 13, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county- 1 in (5 S WEST PLAINS, MO)
- 1 in (3 NW PEACE VALLEY, MO)
- 1 in (2 ENE WILLOW SPRINGS, MO)
- Mon, May 2, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
- Fri, Apr 15, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county- 2.75 in (4 SE SOUTH FORK, MO)
- 2.75 in (4 SE SOUTH FORK, MO)
- Fri, Dec 10, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
Reported in the county- 1.5 in (WILLOW SPRINGS, MO)
- Sun, Dec 5, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sun, Oct 24, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Mon, Aug 9, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Sat, Jul 31, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Wed, Jul 14, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Fri, Jul 9, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
Reported in the county- 1.5 in (POTTERSVILLE, MO)
- 1.75 in (WILLOW SPRINGS, MO)
- Fri, Jun 11, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Thu, May 6, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
- Thu, Feb 25, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Radar estimates and reports are for anywhere inside the county's boundary. Radar estimates come from NOAA's MRMS estimated hail size (MESH), the largest hail the radar estimates aloft on a ~1 km grid. They often run larger than the hail that reached the ground, and they aren't an observation at any address. Reports are what people reported to the National Weather Service. Neither is proof of damage or an official record for an insurance claim. From NOAA's Storm Events Database (NCEI), which records tornadoes from 1950, hail and thunderstorm wind from 1955, and every kind of storm from 1996. A tornado that crossed county lines is counted in each county it touched. Recent months are added as NCEI publishes them, a few months behind. Damage is in the dollars of its year and is often an estimate.