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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Cobalt, MO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cobalt, MO from May 8, 2009 through May 9, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
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Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cobalt, MO · 2009–present Updated  Daily · last May 9, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cobalt, MO

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0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
7:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cobalt, MO
Madison County · 4,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.66 NNE Cornwall, MO
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Cobalt, MO

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UNK mph
May 9, 2024
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Cobalt, MO
Madison County · 4,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via subreddit. Large tree of unknown health fallen in Fredericktown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Catherine Place, MO
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Cobalt, MO

2 reports
EF1 category
May 25, 2011
3:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cobalt, MO
Madison County · 4,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just to the southwest of Fredericktown near the intersection of County Roads 500 and 501 where large tree limbs were blown down. The tornado then crossed Old U.S. 67 and either uprooted or snapped several cedar and oak trees as it moved northeast along County Road 201. The diameter of the tree trunks ranged from 2 to 3 feet. About 100 yards northeast of County Road 201, a machine shed composed of large cement bricks was severely damaged. Additional tree damage occurred north and northeast of the machine shed. An older machine shed was damaged 100 yards southwest of the City of Fredericktown. A two vehicle garage located across County Road 201 was completely destroyed. One vehicle in the garage was severely damaged. Within the southwest city limits of Fredericktown medium to large branches (3 to 10 inches) in diameter were snapped by the tornado. There was damage to a fence at a tennis court and also at a baseball park. Additional tree damage was located just south of Main Street. Half a mile northeast of the downtown area, medium size tree branches were downed in a residential area. Some of the large tree limbs damaged one home. Another nearby home lost over 60 percent of its roof covering. The tornado then struck a distributing company which transports Styrofoam blocks on State Highway J just northeast of the intersection with Highway 72. The large blocks weighing around 300 pounds each were tossed 40 to 80 yards to the northeast. The tornado continued to the east along State Highway J for about another mile before lifting and dissipating. The total damage track was 5.5 miles, while damage width was between 30 to 40 yards. The damage intensity was rated EF1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .6 N Millcreek, MO
EF1 category
May 8, 2009
11:10 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Cobalt, MO
Madison County · 4,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of County roads 229 and 234. The tornado then traveled east along County road 234 for half a mile before lifting and dissipating. It blew down a few trees as well as numerous large tree limbs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.02 W Cornwall, MO
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Cobalt, MO area census snapshot

People & households
Population318
Households122
Housing units133
Income
Median household income$28,542
$100k+ households14.8%
$150k+ households2.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached96
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily14
Large multifamily1
Mobile homes22
Housing mix
Single-family share72.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share11.3%
Mobile-home share16.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied70
Renter-occupied52
Vacant units11
Home value & age
Median home value$76,700
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1960
Older-home share72.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars117
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Cobalt have on record?

Our records show 1 hail, 1 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Cobalt, MO, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 9, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cobalt?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cobalt, MO is 0.75″. It was reported near Cornwall, MO on April 9, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in Cobalt — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Cobalt and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Cobalt — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Cobalt address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Cobalt — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Cobalt address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Cobalt — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Cobalt, MO, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Cobalt, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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