Hail in Holt County, MO
Hail turns up in Holt County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 7 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Holt County since 2026, the largest 2″ (golf ball) on May 18, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 13, 2026.
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About Holt County, MO
Holt County hugs the Missouri River in the far northwest corner of the state, a mix of broad floodplain and rolling loess hills. Severe storms reach the county in the warm months, when fronts and Plains moisture combine to build cells capable of marble to golf ball size hail. The Topeka (KTWX) radar watches from about 93 miles to the southwest, far enough that its scans emphasize storm tops over fine detail near the surface.
The hail record for Holt County, MO
Hail is a recurring threat in Holt County, with 7 confirmed events on record since 2026.
The hail clusters in May; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Holt County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 7 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Holt County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Holt County?
Hail in Holt County is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Holt County?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about golf ball size, on May 18, 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.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Will it hail again in Holt County this year?
Holt 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.
Recent confirmed hail near Holt County, MO
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Holt County, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Holt 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.
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.
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.
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.