Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, April 26, 1994

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, April 26, 1994
Start: 1994-04-26T16:05
End: 1994-04-26T23:45
Location: Missouri

April 26, 1994 · 86 events in 37 counties and zones

44 hail, 36 thunderstorm wind, 6 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 80 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 4
Property damage: $6.3 million
Crop damage: $21,000
Events: 86

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

Event by event

44 hail, 36 thunderstorm wind, 6 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, McDonald

When: April 26, 4:05 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, Anderson
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 36.629, -94.348 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Barry

When: April 26, 4:29 PM CST
Where: Barry County, Monett
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 36.710, -93.829 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Reported by National Weather Service office at Monett.

Hail, Lawrence

When: April 26, 4:30 PM CST
Where: Lawrence County, Pierce City
Measured: 5.25 in hail
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.106, -93.833 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A cooperative observer reported hail over five inches in diameter.

Hail, Christian

When: April 26, 4:56 PM CST
Where: Christian County, Billings
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 36.970, -93.189 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Windshield broken out of car report by Skywarn.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When: April 26, 5:03 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, Joplin
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Coordinates: 37.204, -94.341 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The wind gusted to 64 mph at the Joplin Regional Airport.

Hail, Greene

When: April 26, 5:05 PM CST
Where: Greene County, Republic
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.258, -93.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When: April 26, 5:08 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, Joplin
Measured: 4 kt (5 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 37.204, -94.341 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A wind gust to 62 mph was reported at the Joplin Regional Airport. Numerous large trees and limbs were blown down in Carthage as well.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When: April 26, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, Carthage
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.204, -94.341 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A wind gust to 62 mph was reported at the Joplin Regional Airport. Numerous large trees and limbs were blown down in Carthage as well.

Hail, Greene

When: April 26, 5:18 PM CST
Where: Greene County, Springfield
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 37.258, -93.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Barton

When: April 26, 5:42 PM CST
Where: Barton County, Golden City
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $500
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.502, -94.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Skywarn spotters reported wind gusts to 75 mph and numerous trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Barton

When: April 26, 5:42 PM CST
Where: Barton County, Golden City
Measured: 5 kt (6 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 37.502, -94.347 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Skywarn spotters reported wind gusts to 75 mph and numerous trees blown down.

Hail, Christian

When: April 26, 5:45 PM CST
Where: Christian County, Spokane
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 36.970, -93.189 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county sheriff also reported a possible funnel cloud.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dade

When: April 26, 5:48 PM CST
Where: Dade County, Dadeville
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.432, -93.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large tree limbs and mail boxes were blown down. Reported by the local police department.

Tornado, Greene

When: April 26, 5:50 PM CST
Where: Greene County, Walnut Grove
Rating: F1
Path length: 0.5 mi
Path width: 35 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 37.400, -93.550

Skywarn spotters reported severe damage to two homes. A mobile home was also hit tearing the roof off and knocking down large trees nearby. A 3-year-old boy was blown off a porch from the high wind but not injured.

Hail, Dent

When: April 26, 5:55 PM CST
Where: Dent County, Salem
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 37.607, -91.508 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Civil Defense Director reported one-inch-diameter hail that lasted for 15 minutes. The county sheriff reported golf ball-size hail in Salem. A second storm produced golf ball-size hail six miles south of Salem several minutes later.

Tornado, Polk

When: April 26, 5:55 PM CST
Where: Polk County, Eudora
Rating: F0
Path length: 2 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.480, -93.530

A small tornado touched down in an open field and was followed by Skywarn spotters for several minutes.

Hail, Dent

When: April 26, 6:10 PM CST
Where: Dent County, Salem
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 37.607, -91.508 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Webster

When: April 26, 6:10 PM CST
Where: Webster County, Seymour
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 37.281, -92.876 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wind gusts were also estimated as high as 50 mph by Skywarn spotters.

Thunderstorm Wind, Polk

When: April 26, 6:15 PM CST
Where: Polk County, Humansville
Injuries: 4 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.617, -93.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Four people were injured when a pole barn was destroyed and a mobile home damaged.

Tornado, Laclede

When: April 26, 6:22 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, Lebanon
Rating: F1
Path length: 2.5 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 37.680, -92.670

The Sheriff's office reported signs blown down, flags ripped from poles, and power lines down. Also, an airplane was flipped over at a nearby airport.

Hail, Dent

When: April 26, 6:23 PM CST
Where: Dent County, Salem
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 37.607, -91.508 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Franklin

When: April 26, 6:25 PM CST
Where: Franklin County, Gerald
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.411, -91.075 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county sheriff reported one-inch hail and wind gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: April 26, 6:25 PM CST
Where: Franklin County, Gerald
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 38.411, -91.075 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county sheriff reported one-inch hail and wind gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Camden

When: April 26, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Camden County, Osage Beach
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.027, -92.766 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong winds downed numerous trees and damaged the roofs on several wooden buildings. Damage was most concentrated three miles southeast of Sunrise Beach where a downburst toppled and uprooted 10 large oak trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Camden

When: April 26, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Camden County, Sunrise Beach
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.027, -92.766 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Polk

When: April 26, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Polk County, Bolivar
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 37.617, -93.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A local agricultural office reported numerous trees down and structural damage to homes and businesses.

Thunderstorm Wind, Laclede

When: April 26, 6:35 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, Stoutland
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 37.658, -92.590 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

County officials reported several mobile homes damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: April 26, 6:37 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, Grenview
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 38.424, -92.886 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several large trees were uprooted or blown down. Wind speeds estimated at 60 mph also caused power outages.

Hail, Iron

When: April 26, 6:38 PM CST
Where: Iron County, Viburnum
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 37.504, -90.690 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-size hail was reported by the county sheriff.

Thunderstorm Wind, Miller

When: April 26, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Miller County, Eldon
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.215, -92.428 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Light poles and trees were blown down in Eldon. Some outbuildings and sheds were damaged. In Lake Ozark, several large trees were blown down damaging cars.

Thunderstorm Wind, Miller

When: April 26, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Miller County, Lake Ozark
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 38.215, -92.428 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Light poles and trees were blown down in Eldon. Some outbuildings and sheds were damaged. In Lake Ozark, several large trees were blown down damaging cars.

Thunderstorm Wind, Camden

When: April 26, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Camden County, Camdenton
Measured: 74 kt (85 mph)
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 38.027, -92.766 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A strong wind gust snapped off the sheriff's office and Emergency Operations Center towers off the top of the courthouse in downtown Camdenton. A police jeep was lifted off the ground. Other strong winds broke large tree limbs and tossed them onto cars and houses. Wind speeds were estimated at 85 mph.

Hail, Franklin

When: April 26, 6:45 PM CST
Where: Franklin County, Union
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.411, -91.075 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county sheriff reported golf ball-size hail.

Tornado, Wright

When: April 26, 6:45 PM CST
Where: Wright County, Grovespring
Rating: F1
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 37.380, -92.600

A total of five buildings, including two barns and a mobile home, were destroyed when a tornado touched down just east of Grovespring.

Thunderstorm Wind, Miller

When: April 26, 6:53 PM CST
Where: Miller County, Brumley
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 38.215, -92.428 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong winds destroyed a mobile home and downed several large trees and power lines. The city of Brumley lost power during the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When: April 26, 6:53 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, Fort Leonarrowd to Wood
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph)
Coordinates: 37.825, -92.208 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The wind gusted to 56 knots at Fort Leonarrowd Wood.

Hail, Franklin

When: April 26, 6:55 PM CST
Where: Franklin County, Union
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.411, -91.075 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Reported by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Charles

When: April 26, 7:00 PM CST
Where: St. Charles County, Lake St. Louis
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 38.782, -90.675 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several large trees were uprooted. Reported by ham radio spotters.

Hail, Benton

When: April 26, 7:15 PM CST
Where: Benton County, Warsaw
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.295, -93.288 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Cole

When: April 26, 7:17 PM CST
Where: Cole County, Jefferson City
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 38.505, -92.282 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong winds knocked over large trees and several road signs. Shingles were also blown off sections of roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Osage

When: April 26, 7:20 PM CST
Where: Osage County, Folk
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 38.460, -91.862 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several large trees were downed in the west part of the county.

Tornado, Callaway

When: April 26, 7:20 PM CST
Where: Callaway County, Holts Summit
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.6 mi
Path width: 20 yd
Coordinates: 38.650, -92.100

An off-duty policeman reported a tornado near Holts Summit on County Road AA moving northeast. Damage was limited to only a few downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Phelps

When: April 26, 7:20 PM CST
Where: Phelps County, St. James
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 37.877, -91.792 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Ham radio operators reported an overturned tractor-semitrailer along Interstate 44 from high wind. A section of the interstate was closed for a short time. Homes received minor damage and numerous trees were blown down in Rolla.

Thunderstorm Wind, Phelps

When: April 26, 7:22 PM CST
Where: Phelps County, Rolla
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.877, -91.792 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: April 26, 7:25 PM CST
Where: Franklin County, New Haven
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 38.411, -91.075 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county sheriff reported 60 mph wind gusts.

Hail, St. Louis

When: April 26, 7:25 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Ellisville
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous reports were received of 0.75 to 1-inch-diameter hail from the public and weather spotters. Hail up to three inches in diameter fell over other sections of western St. Louis County damaging hundreds of cars and windows. The worst damage was near Chesterfield Mall where parked cars were dented severely or had broken windows. Hail stones of two to three inches fell for an estimated 10 minutes causing nearly a million dollars in damage.

Hail, St. Louis

When: April 26, 7:25 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Grover
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Callaway

When: April 26, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Callaway County, Fulton
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.836, -91.926 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large trees and power lines were knocked down. Local power outages caused the WXL-45 NOAA weather radio transmission tower in Fulton to fail between 1900 and 2200 CST.

Thunderstorm Wind, Boone

When: April 26, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Boone County, Ashland
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.991, -92.310 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong winds brought down several power poles and lines.

Hail, St. Louis

When: April 26, 7:30 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Chesterfield
Measured: 3 in hail
Property damage: $5.0 million
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Warren

When: April 26, 7:31 PM CST
Where: Warren County, Wright City
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.765, -91.161 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down, along with reports of one-inch-diameter hail. Reported by ham radio spotters.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When: April 26, 7:31 PM CST
Where: Warren County, Wright City
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 38.765, -91.161 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down, along with reports of one-inch-diameter hail. Reported by ham radio spotters.

Hail, Warren

When: April 26, 7:36 PM CST
Where: Warren County, Wright City
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.765, -91.161 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down, along with reports of one-inch-diameter hail. Reported by ham radio spotters.

Hail, St. Louis

When: April 26, 7:36 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Chesterfield
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Weather spotters reported one-inch-diameter hail near the Spirit of St. Louis Airport and 0.75-inch-diameter size stones in Bridgeton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crawford

When: April 26, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Crawford County, Cuba
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.976, -91.304 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Weather spotters reported numerous large trees down and uprooted.

Hail, St. Charles

When: April 26, 7:40 PM CST
Where: St. Charles County, O'Fallon
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 38.782, -90.675 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail up to two inches in diameter dented numerous cars and damaged plants.

Hail, St. Louis

When: April 26, 7:40 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Bridgeton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Weather spotters reported one-inch-diameter hail near the Spirit of St. Louis Airport and 0.75-inch-diameter size stones in Bridgeton.

Hail, St. Louis

When: April 26, 7:42 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Bridgeton
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Reported by the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wright

When: April 26, 7:42 PM CST
Where: Wright County, Manes
Property damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.270, -92.469 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county sheriff reported tree and building damage from high wind.

Thunderstorm Wind, Gasconade

When: April 26, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Gasconade County, Drake
Coordinates: 38.441, -91.508 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong winds knocked over several large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: April 26, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, Montgomery City
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.942, -91.470 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several large trees and power lines were blown down.

Hail, Texas

When: April 26, 7:45 PM CST
Where: Texas County, Huggins
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 37.317, -91.965 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, St. Louis

When: April 26, 7:58 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Florissant
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Reported by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crawford

When: April 26, 8:00 PM CST
Where: Crawford County, Cuba
Property damage: $50,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 37.976, -91.304 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several power poles, lines, and trees were blown down. A few windows were also blown out in Cuba. Reported by the Cuba Police Department and county sheriff deputies.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crawford

When: April 26, 8:06 PM CST
Where: Crawford County, Cuba
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 37.976, -91.304 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several power poles, lines, and trees were blown down. A few windows were also blown out in Cuba. Reported by the Cuba Police Department and county sheriff deputies.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: April 26, 8:10 PM CST
Where: Franklin County, St. Clair
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 38.411, -91.075 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wind gusts to 60 mph were reported by weather spotters.

Hail, Jefferson

When: April 26, 8:12 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, Festus
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.261, -90.538 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

County officials reported golf ball-size hail southwest of Festus.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pike

When: April 26, 8:18 PM CST
Where: Pike County, New Hartford
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 39.344, -91.171 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Ham radio spotters reported telephone poles down between Middletown and New Hartford in southwest Pike County.

Hail, Jefferson

When: April 26, 8:20 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, Festus
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.261, -90.538 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The public reported golf ball-size hail but reported damage was minor, limited to mainly automobiles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: April 26, 8:23 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, Elsberry
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 39.058, -90.960 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Ham radio spotters reported wind gusts to 60 mph.

Tornado, Jefferson

When: April 26, 8:35 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, Crystal City
Rating: F0
Path length: 0.3 mi
Path width: 30 yd
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.220, -90.380

A small tornado touched down briefly damaging a small area of power poles and trees.

Hail, Laclede

When: April 26, 8:40 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, Stoutland
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 37.658, -92.590 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ste. Genevieve

When: April 26, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Ste. Genevieve County, Bloomsdale
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 37.894, -90.194 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Ste. Genevieve

When: April 26, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Ste. Genevieve County, Ste Genevieve
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 37.894, -90.194 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, McDonald

When: April 26, 10:20 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, Bethpage
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 36.629, -94.348 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Newton

When: April 26, 10:55 PM CST
Where: Newton County, Neosho
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 36.906, -94.339 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Franklin

When: April 26, 11:20 PM CST
Where: Franklin County, Lonedell
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 38.411, -91.075 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Nickel-size hail was reported by the county sheriff.

Hail, Jefferson

When: April 26, 11:25 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, Cedar Hill
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $500
Coordinates: 38.261, -90.538 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

County officials reported golf ball-size hail and wind gusts to 60 mph in Cedar Hill. A local television station reported hail up to softball-size near Arnold a few minutes later. Several cars were damaged and house windows broke out.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: April 26, 11:25 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, Cedar Hill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.261, -90.538 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Jefferson

When: April 26, 11:28 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, Arnold
Measured: 4.5 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.261, -90.538 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Jefferson

When: April 26, 11:33 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, Arnold
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.261, -90.538 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

County emergency management officials reported one-inch-diameter hail.

Hail, St. Louis

When: April 26, 11:33 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Fenton
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One-inch-diameter hail was reported by county officials.

Hail, Greene

When: April 26, 11:34 PM CST
Where: Greene County, Springfield
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 37.258, -93.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, St. Louis

When: April 26, 11:40 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Mehlville
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

County emergency management officials reported 0.75-inch-diameter hail.

Hail, Greene

When: April 26, 11:41 PM CST
Where: Greene County, Walnut Grove
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 37.258, -93.342 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Jasper

When: April 26, 11:45 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, Joplin
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Property damage: $50
Coordinates: 37.204, -94.341 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10332111, 10333137, 10332305, 10332458, 10332107, 10332008, 10332108, 10332109, 10332009, 10332889, 10332890, 10332459, 10332623, 10332010, 10332596, 10334799, 10332597, 10335087, 10334800, 10331768, 10332598, 10332642, 10332643, 10333093, 10333094, 10334801, 10331919, 10331756, 10331713, 10332167, 10332168, 10333095, 10332644, 10335149, 10332169, 10334883, 10332645, 10334650, 10333087, 10332551, and more.