Hail in Macon County, MO
Hail turns up in Macon County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 13 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Macon County since 2025, the largest 2.2″ (golf ball) on April 27, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 11, 2026.
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About Macon County, MO
Macon County lies in the gently rolling prairie and farm country of north-central Missouri. Hail of any size is occasional here, usually arriving with summertime thunderstorms that organize along boundaries in warm, unstable air. The Pleasant Hill (KEAX) radar sits roughly 115 miles to the southwest, distant enough that it captures upper storm structure better than ground-level detail.
The hail record for Macon County, MO
Hail is a recurring threat in Macon County, with 13 confirmed events on record since 2025.
This year has run hot: 10 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
There's no single dangerous week in Macon County. Hail spreads across spring and early summer, peaking in April.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Macon County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 13 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Macon County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Macon County?
Macon County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in April.
What's the largest hail recorded in Macon County?
Radar confirmed 2.2-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 Macon 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 Macon County, 10 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 Macon County this year?
Macon 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 Macon County in 2026?
Yes, 10 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently June 11, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Macon County, MO
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Macon 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.
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.
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.