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Howell County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Howell County, Missouri has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 47 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 26 hail reports with hail up to 3" and 20 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 26, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Howell County, Missouri showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Howell County, Missouri. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Howell County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Howell County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

47
Events (12 mo)
26
Hail
20
Wind
1
Tornado
3"
Max hail
65
Max wind (mph)
Aug 26, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 15, 2026 tornado event near 3 NNW Willow Springs, Howell County, Missouri, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 15, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 3 NNW Willow Springs. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 26, 2026 storm activity in Howell County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 321 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Thayer, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Grand Gulf State Park, Thayer, and Koshkonong.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

“At 317 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mountain View, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... West Plains, Thomasville, Peace Valley, and White Church.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 6, 2026 storm activity in Howell County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Hail up to 3 inches in diameter was reported in West Plains. (SGF)”

SPC verified report · West Plains

“Hail of at least Hen Eggs in size were reported. (SGF)”

SPC verified report · West Plains

Friday, July 10, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 65 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Howell County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 NE Pomona. Actual gusts was 65. (SGF)”

SPC verified report · 1 NE Pomona

“At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles west of West Plains, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1205 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northeast of Gainesville, or 21 miles west of West Plains, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1130 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Willow Springs, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mountain View, Willow Springs, Cabool, Pomona, Peace Valley, White Church, Teresita, Clear Springs, Arroll, and Pine Crest.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

“At 1207 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Birch Tree to 11 miles east of West Plains. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Monday, June 1, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 1, 2026 storm activity in Howell County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 356 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms across south-central Missouri, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

“At 255 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms across south-central Missouri, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 129 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Willow Springs, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mountain View, Willow Springs, Peace Valley, White Church, and Teresita.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 storm activity in Howell County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Monday, April 27, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, April 27, 2026 storm activity in Howell County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Friday, April 24, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 24, 2026 storm activity in Howell County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Weather station at local EOC recorded 62 mph wind gust. (SGF)”

SPC verified report · 1 W West Plains

“At 512 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Willow Springs, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Summersville, Arroll, Hartshorn, Clear Springs, and Eunice.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Thursday, April 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"

“Hail to quarters in size reported. (SGF)”

SPC verified report · Lanton

“At 112 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ott, or 18 miles northwest of Salem in Fulton County, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Howell County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“A NWS survey team found intermittent EF-0 tornado damage with maximum winds of 85 mph northwest of Willow Springs in Howell County. Several trees along the path were up (SGF)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNW Willow Springs

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 302 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Norwood to 19 miles southeast of Ava to near Gainesville to near Price Place. Movement was east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

“At 345 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Raymondville to near Summersville to near Mountain View to 7 miles southwest of West Plains. Movement was east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 406 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mountain Grove, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mountain Grove, Cabool, Simmons, and Elk Creek.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1016 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Bland to near Houston to Ozark Isle. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

Thursday, November 20, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 305 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Willow Springs, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mountain View, Willow Springs, Summersville, Arroll, and Clear Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howell County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Howell County, MO?

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 26, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 47 severe weather events in Howell County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Howell County recently?

Yes — 26 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Howell County?

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