Newburg, MO Hail Storm – May 2026

A hail-producing storm tracked through Newburg, Missouri on May 31, 2026, producing stones up to 2.58 inches and multiple radar-detected hail signatures. The event generated a series of NWS alerts across a six-and-a-half-hour period and concluded late in the afternoon.

What Happened

Storm activity began in the Newburg area around midday and produced 29 NWS alerts between 12:12 PM CDT and 6:41 PM CDT. Early radar returns were modest, then intensified in the mid-afternoon with repeated dual-polarization radar hail detections and intermittent NWS warning-only alerts. Around 3:40 PM CDT radar returns included one of the largest NEXRAD-derived hail signatures for the event. A spotter posted a report around 3:42 PM CDT estimating roughly 1.5-inch stones; the spotter noted the time was estimated by radar.

After mid-afternoon the system continued to generate alternating radar-detected and warning-only alerts through the early evening. Dual-polarization radar picked up multiple 1-inch-plus signatures near Newburg, while several later alerts in the warning area reported smaller hail indications. The series of alerts shows a concentrated hail swath that tracked across the Newburg metro over several hours.

Damage Assessment

Field reports for this storm were limited to the single spotter submission near 3:42 PM CDT. That observation indicated significant surface-sized stones in the immediate Newburg vicinity, but no Local Storm Reports documenting structural failures or widespread roof loss were filed in the available records. Radar-detected hail signatures, including several 1-inch-plus returns and intermittent larger echoes, indicate the storm produced concentrated impacts along a narrow track through town.

Where ground reports exist, damage was localized to roof and vehicle exposure consistent with sizable stones. Inspectors operating in and directly downtrack from Newburg should prioritize areas where radar indicated repeated large returns and where spotter activity was recorded. The NWS warning area encompassed broader terrain than the mapped radar hail track; the warning area identifies where the storm threatened, not the precise surface impact line.

What Contractors Should Know

Focus initial inspections on roofs, skylights, siding, and exposed HVAC equipment on structures located along the radar-indicated track through Newburg. Look for split shingles, granular loss, dented metal, and impact patterns on soft vinyl or aluminum. Prioritize homes and commercial buildings closest to the 3:30–4:00 PM CDT corridor where radar repeated larger echoes and where a spotter verified 1.5-inch stones.

For vehicle and fleet assessments, inspect paint, glass, and plastic trim for clustered impact points rather than single, isolated dents. Document damage with geotagged photos and time-stamped notes referencing local street intersections or parcel numbers. Keep separate logs for properties inside the NWS warning area and those directly on the radar hail track to support differentiated estimates.