Ping pong-sized hail detected near Joplin, MO on June 13, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Joplin monitoring area. Actual impact can vary by neighborhood, so nearby homes should use this as a signal to check roofs, gutters, siding, and vehicles.
Damage assessment
The radar-confirmed strike occurred approximately 19 miles north of downtown Joplin, with one hail report logged in Jasper County that day. At 1.5 inches, architectural asphalt shingles are at the threshold for functional damage — granule loss is likely, and on roofs older than 10–12 years, bruising and accelerated wear are realistic outcomes. Shingles in good condition on newer roofs may show only cosmetic impact. Roof age is the deciding variable here.
On a $159,700 home with a 2% deductible, the out-of-pocket threshold is roughly $3,194 before insurance pays anything. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 sqft roof runs $5,722, with a range of $4,681–$6,762 depending on material condition and labor. Get a professional inspection before making any insurance decisions.
At these numbers, the typical repair cost exceeds a standard 2% deductible. Contact your insurer — damage at this level is likely worth filing before you pay out of pocket.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Joplin inspection
Joplin repair cost reference
Historical context
This event ranks 56th of 178 hail events of 1 inch or greater recorded in Joplin over the past 10 years — a moderate placement in a well-documented record. The largest event on file was 3-inch hail on March 9, 2017. June is historically quiet here; only one comparable June event appears in the 10-year record, well below the May peak of 75 events.
Storm system
This was not an isolated event — the same system produced 4-inch baseball-sized hail in Riley County, KS and 1.75-inch golf ball–sized hail in Sedgwick County, KS the same day, with additional 1.5-inch reports in Garfield County, OK, Reno County, KS, and Washington County, AR, pointing to a broad, multi-state severe weather episode.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs of 2–4 weeks in the Joplin market. The intake assessment rates storm chaser risk as moderate, consistent with Joplin's history of out-of-area contractors moving in after regional hail events. Missouri does not require a state roofing license, but RSMo § 407.725 prohibits contractors from offering to waive or rebate your deductible and bars them from negotiating with your insurer on your behalf — both are red flags if a contractor proposes either. Before signing anything, verify general liability coverage, workers' comp, and a verifiable local business address.
Permits & building code
At 1.5 inches, repair is more likely than full replacement unless the roof is already near the end of its service life. Joplin requires a permit for roofing work; the contractor pulls it, cost runs $150–$350, and an inspection is required. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–20% discount with most Missouri insurers.
- 1Photograph your roof and gutters now — hail marks on downspouts and AC fins are useful supporting evidence.
- 2Schedule an inspection with a licensed, locally verifiable contractor before authorizing any work.
- 3Contact your insurer to report potential damage and ask about your policy's claim process.
- 4Verify any contractor's general liability and workers' comp certificates before signing a contract.
- 5Keep all written estimates, inspection reports, and insurer correspondence in one place.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Joplin inspection
Hail data for this event is sourced from NOAA NEXRAD radar via SWDI and is radar-confirmed, with a full NWS write-up pending.