Hail in Gentry County, MO
Hail is a regular fact of life in Gentry County, not a rare event. NOAA radar has confirmed 8 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Gentry County since 2026, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on June 5, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 5, 2026.
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About Gentry County, MO
Gentry County is part of the rolling farm country of far northwest Missouri, drained by the Grand and Platte river systems. Spring and early summer bring its hail risk, as storms organizing along fronts and the edge of Plains moisture occasionally grow large enough to produce quarter to golf ball size stones. The Pleasant Hill (KEAX) radar provides coverage from roughly 97 miles to the south, distant enough that it captures the structure aloft more clearly than the lowest levels over the county.
The hail record for Gentry County, MO
With 8 confirmed events on record since 2026, Gentry County ranks among the country's more active spots for hail.
May is the peak, but the broader risk stretches across spring and into early summer.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Gentry County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 8 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Gentry County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Gentry County?
Gentry County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in May.
What's the largest hail recorded in Gentry County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on June 5, 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 Gentry County this year?
Gentry 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 Gentry County in 2026?
Yes, 8 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently June 5, 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 Gentry County, MO
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Gentry 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.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
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.
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.