Hail — Benton, Missouri

2025-11-17 · near Knobby, Benton, Missouri

Event narrative

Report of quarter size hail.

Wider weather episode

Isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developed in southwest Missouri during the late morning and early afternoon hours of November 17, 2025. Since these thunderstorms were more elevated in nature, large hail was the primary concern, with quarter to half dollar size hail reported in Benton and Morgan counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1297768. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.