Hail in Carroll County, MO
Hail turns up in Carroll County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 8 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Carroll County since 2025, the largest 2.4″ (golf ball) on April 27, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 11, 2026.
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About Carroll County, MO
Carroll County lies in west-central Missouri in the broad Missouri River bottomlands and surrounding rolling farmland. Hail is uncommon, arriving mainly when spring cold fronts collide with warm, moist air streaming up from the south. The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX) sits about 59 miles to the southwest and keeps the county within working range.
The hail record for Carroll County, MO
Carroll County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 8 confirmed events since 2025.
This year has run hot: 7 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
Carroll County's hail isn't confined to one stretch of the calendar; it recurs from spring into summer, heaviest in April.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Carroll County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 8 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Carroll County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Carroll County?
Carroll County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in April.
What's the largest hail recorded in Carroll County?
Radar confirmed 2.4-inch hail, about golf ball size, on April 27, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is hail getting worse in Carroll County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Carroll County, 7 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Carroll County this year?
Carroll County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Carroll County in 2026?
Yes, 7 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently June 11, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Carroll County, MO
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Carroll County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.