Hail — Linn, Missouri

2004-05-24 · near Meadville, Linn, Missouri

Event narrative

This appears to be the largest hailstone ever measured officially in the state of Missouri. It was 6 inches in diameter and 16 1/2 inches in circumference. Hail did extensive damage to roofs and crops across Linn County, and the property damage total is reflective of all the hail damage reported in the county.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5400134. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.