Greene County, Missouri: hail history 2014–2026
The National Weather Service logged 194 hail reports in Greene County between January 2014 and June 2026. On 50 days the largest stone was an inch or bigger, the size NWS calls severe. The biggest was 4.75 inches, about the size of a softball, reported on April 28, 2026 near Republic. April is the peak month (30% of reports).
- 194hail reports, 2014–2026
- 50days with hail of 1 in or more
- 14days with hail of 1.75 in or more (golf ball)
- 4.75 inlargest stone reported
Has severe hail hit Greene County since my roof was put on?
Our record covers 2014–2026 only. A roof older than 2014 has also been through hail we do not show here. A day counts when at least one report of 1 inch or larger was filed in the county, so it does not mean your own roof was hit; an inspection is the only way to know.
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1 in+ | Days 1.75 in+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 2.5 in |
| 2015 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2016 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2017 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2018 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1.75 in |
| 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2020 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 2.25 in |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2023 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 2 in |
| 2024 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3 in |
| 2025 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | 14 | 5 | 2 | 4.75 in |
When hail hits: reports by month
| Jan | 7 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 7 |
| Mar | 38 |
| Apr | 59 |
| May | 49 |
| Jun | 15 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 8 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 2 |
April alone has 30% of the 194 reports. Book an inspection before the first month with reports so crews still have dates.
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Greene County
- 1 to 1.74 in
- 1.75 to 2.74 in (golf ball to tennis ball)
- 2.75 in and up (baseball)
139 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a place a spotter, a trained observer or the public reported hail, not a measured storm path.
Sources: NOAA Storm Events (report locations) · US Census cartographic boundary (county outline, public domain)The ten biggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | 4.75 in, a softball | 3 | Republic · $315 million damage reported |
| May 26, 2024 | 3 in, a teacup | 7 | Bassville |
| June 6, 2014 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 3 | Bois D Arc |
| May 4, 2020 | 2.25 in, a hen egg | 1 | Battlefield · $2 million damage reported |
| April 15, 2023 | 2 in, a hen egg | 11 | Republic · $4 million damage reported |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 14 | Sgf Downtown Arpt |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 9 | Plano |
| June 14, 2018 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 7 | Springfield |
| January 10, 2020 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 7 | Sgf Downtown Arpt · $1 million damage reported |
| March 27, 2020 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 6 | Republic |
“A hail swath from a mile to 3 miles wide began southwest of Republic and continued to the northeast across Greene County.”
National Weather Service report, April 28, 2026
“Multiple rounds of severe weather occurred over several days with a slow moving storm system which included damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding.”
National Weather Service report, June 6, 2014
“A severe thunderstorm producing hail from nickle size to as large as 2.25 inches moved across southern Greene County which included the towns of Battlefield, Southern portions of Springfield, Galloway and areas west of Rogersville.”
National Weather Service report, May 4, 2020
Tornadoes in Greene County
NOAA lists 19 tornadoes in the county in 2014–2026; the 8 strongest are below. Tornadoes tear off whole roof sections, which is a different repair from hail bruising.
| Date | Rating | Path length | Width | Near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2019 | EF2 | 8.35 mi | 400 yd | Mentor · 0 deaths, 1 injured |
| December 1, 2018 | EF1 | 2.48 mi | 60 yd | Republic |
| April 1, 2024 | EF1 | 2.08 mi | 100 yd | Hickory Barren |
| April 30, 2019 | EF1 | 1.78 mi | 200 yd | Cave Spg |
| April 30, 2019 | EF1 | 1.71 mi | 200 yd | Sacville |
| April 29, 2025 | EF1 | 1.55 mi | 50 yd | Elwood |
| May 6, 2024 | EF0 | 14.02 mi | 150 yd | Cave Spg · 0 deaths, 1 injured |
| April 29, 2025 | EF0 | 8.37 mi | 100 yd | Hickory Barren |
Strongest thunderstorm gusts
| Date | Gust | Near |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2015 | 100 mph | Hickory Barren |
| April 29, 2025 | 91 mph | Sequiota |
| April 29, 2025 | 90 mph | (Sgf)Springfield Arp |
| October 21, 2019 | 85 mph | Sgf Downtown Arpt |
| December 1, 2018 | 83 mph | Republic |
| April 29, 2025 | 82 mph | (Sgf)Springfield Arp |
Gust speeds are measured or estimated; reports in knots are converted to mph.
What to do with this
- Find the year your roof went on (closing papers, permit, a past invoice). Use the box above to see how many severe hail days it has lived through.
- After any day on the table, photograph the roof and keep the date: insurers ask for it.
- Get a free inspection from a local roofer: Springfield.
Greene County cities we cover
All counties: hail history hub · live hail map. Data: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2014–2026, county level, public domain. The 2026 row is partial: NOAA's file ran to June 2026 when we loaded it on 2026-10-06. Reports are filed by spotters, trained observers and the public; one storm can produce many reports. Not a forecast, not legal advice.