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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near South Fork, MO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near South Fork, MO from November 16, 1955 through April 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
63
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  South Fork, MO · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near South Fork, MO

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
1:17 AM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moody, MO
1.25″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moody, MO
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Fork, MO
2.50″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
8:14 PM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to tennis ball size hail at Southfork... Howell county.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Fork, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
8:01 PM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: quarter size hail YY 1mile off 101 reported by caulfield fire.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Caulfield, MO
2.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: picture via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE South Fork, MO
2.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2022
12:31 AM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: BASEBALL (2.75 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE South Fork, MO
2.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 4 SE SOUTH FORK. REPORT FROM MPING: BASEBALL (2.75 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE South Fork, MO
1.50″ hail
Jul 10, 2021
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pottersville, MO
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2020
4:53 PM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Caulfield, MO
1.25″ hail
May 3, 2020
4:45 PM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Caulfield, MO
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
10:37 PM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Lanton, MO
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 5 W LANTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Lanton, MO
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2019
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS IN CAULFIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Caulfield, MO
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2019
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR POTTERSVILLE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Pottersville, 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 South Fork, MO

30 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
2:16 AM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: House damage. Possible tor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Moody, MO
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: House damaged and power lines down. Possible tor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE South Fork, MO
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trailer home was reported to have sustained significant damage on County Road OO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Caulfield, MO
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down and out buildings destroyed. Possible Tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S South Fork, MO
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous time of tstm wnd dmg report from 4 WNW Moody. House damage. Possible tor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Moody, MO
60 mph
Jul 30, 2023
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Moody, MO
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on 142 east of yy in Howell county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Bakersfield, MO
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metal roof partially blown off home along with limbs down. Event occurred Friday afternoon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Caulfield, MO
UNK mph
May 27, 2021
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UTILITY COMPANY REPORTED TREE LIMBS DOWN OVER POWERLINES IN THE CAULFIELD AND POTTERSVILLE AREA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Pottersville, MO
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A MOBILE HOME HAD SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AT A LOCATION OFF ON HIGHWAY E SOUTH OF MOODY AT THE MISSOURI-ARKANSAS STATE LINE. TREES AND POWERLINES WERE ALSO DOWN IN THE AREA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Moody, MO
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2020
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS DOWNED A TREE ALONG COUNTY ROAD 8390.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E South Fork, MO
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2020
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS DOWNED A TREE AT THE CHINA UNION CHURCH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE South Fork, MO
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2020
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE KNOCKED ONTO A HOUSE OFF HIGHWAY JJ... SOUTHEAST OF SOUTH FORK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE South Fork, MO
UNK mph
Dec 30, 2019
4:54 AM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 5 NNW LANTON TO CHANGE REPORT SOURCE. UPDATES PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 5 NNW LANTON. TREE ON CAR AND HOUSE. TWO TREES ACROSS HIGHWAY. ABOVE GROUND POOL DISPLACED. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Lanton, MO
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2019
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN. TREE UPROOTED. LARGE TREE SNAPPED. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Caulfield, 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 South Fork, MO

16 reports
UNK category
Apr 2, 2025
8:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service survey team found EF-1 tornado damage southwest of West Plains... Missouri from Highway JJ to County Road 8800. The tornado path length was 1.13 miles long... 350 yards wide... and maximum winds between 95-100 mph. Numerous trees were uprooted along the path. A metal roof of a small farm building was blown off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE South Fork, MO
EF0 category
May 23, 2011
12:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down 4 miles east northeast of Moody. Large limbs were broken and one home had minor roof damage. An unsecured carport was thrown 150 yards through the air. One small tree was uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.4 ENE Moody, MO
EF0 category
Mar 31, 2008
4:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in South Fork. A barn housing a camping unit was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .49 ESE South Fork, MO
EF3 category
Mar 1, 2007
6:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is an extension of the Ozark County tornado. A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that a large tornado ripped through rural sections of southwest Howell County, Missouri. The community of Caulfield experienced a direct hit. Numerous farms and structures were damaged or destroyed. One fatality occurred as the tornado ripped through a mobile home northeast of Caulfield. Four other injuries occurred in the same mobile home. The tornado lifted approximately one mile southwest of the West Plains city limits.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Caulfield, MO
F1 category
Nov 27, 2005
6:56 PM CST
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service survey indicated that an F-1 tornado touched down two and half miles southeast of Pottersville and tracked five miles to three and a half miles northeast of Pottersville. The tornado crossed Highway K three miles east of Pottersville. The tornado width was approximately 100 yards. The heaviest damage occurred approximately two miles east southeast of Pottersville or one mile south of Highway K where a frame house and a mobile home were heavily damaged. Two injuries occurred from the tornado striking the mobile home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Pottersville, MO
F1 category
Nov 27, 2005
6:46 PM CST
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is a continuation of the tornado in Ozark County Missouri. A National Weather Service survey indicated that an F-1 tornado tracked out of Ozark County into extreme southwest Howell County to 5 miles south southeast of Caulfield or three miles northeast of Bakersfield approximately one half mile west of the intersection of Highways YY and 562. The tornado width was 100 yards with a length of approximately four miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Caulfield, MO
F1 category
Mar 21, 1991
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F4 category
Apr 2, 1982
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F1 category
Jun 2, 1973
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F2 category
May 7, 1973
2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F2 category
Jun 24, 1968
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F3 category
May 7, 1961
3:40 AM CST
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F3 category
May 7, 1961
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F2 category
Mar 12, 1961
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F2 category
Mar 12, 1961
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for South Fork, MO
Howell County · 13,578 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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

South Fork, MO area census snapshot

People & households
Population67
Households37
Housing units77
Income
Median household income$63,750
$100k+ households--
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached77
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied37
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units40
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+32.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1960
Older-home share67.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars37
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 63 hail, 56 wind, and 16 tornado reports in and near South Fork, MO, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in South Fork?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near South Fork, MO is 2.75″. It was reported near South Fork, MO on April 16, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in South Fork — 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 South Fork and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in South Fork — 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 South Fork address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in South Fork — 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 South Fork address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in South Fork — 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 South Fork, MO, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in South Fork, 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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