Hail in Cedar County, MO
Hail turns up in Cedar County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 13 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Cedar County since 2025, the largest 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 28, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was September 7, 2026.
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About Cedar County, MO
Cedar County sits in the rolling hills and pasture country of western Missouri, near the western edge of the Ozark uplift. Hail turns up here during the warm months when warm, moist air from the south meets passing storm systems, though the stones that fall tend toward marble size rather than anything sizable. The Springfield (KSGF) NEXRAD radar sits about 42 miles to the southeast, close enough to give a solid read on storms moving through the area.
The hail record for Cedar County, MO
Cedar County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 13 confirmed events since 2025.
Cedar 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 Cedar County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 13 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Cedar County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Cedar County?
Cedar County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in April.
What's the largest hail recorded in Cedar County?
Radar confirmed 2.5-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on April 28, 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.
Will it hail again in Cedar County this year?
Cedar 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 Cedar County in 2026?
Yes, 6 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently September 7, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Cedar County, MO
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Cedar 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.
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.
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.
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.