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Hail history for Buckner, MO

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 19, 20261.50 in (ping pong ball)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)May 26, 2016

Ane haili ijiin 200654

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon33

Tornado ijiin 10 mile12

Wind reports within 10 miles111

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buckner on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on May 26, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Buckner

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Aug 19, 2026	1.50 in ping pong ball	Independence 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Buckner	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 16, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Independence Mem Airport 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Buckner	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Buckner meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Buckner

Of 54 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (14) and April (10).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Buckner

May 26, 2016 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Sibley (3 mi from Buckner)

National Weather Service description (English): Three inch hail was reported at the Jackson County Sheriffs Office.

Sep 18, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lake Tapawingo (10 mi from Buckner)

Mar 12, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Napoleon (6 mi from Buckner)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch hail was reported just south of US Highway 24 about 2 miles SSW of Napoleon.

Mar 12, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blue Spgs (8 mi from Buckner)

Jun 18, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blue Spgs (9 mi from Buckner)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Buckner

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 18, 2026	EF1	Orrick 9 mi from Buckner	17.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 6, 2024	EF0	Levasy 6 mi from Buckner	1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 6, 2024	EF0	Napoleon 6 mi from Buckner	3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2022	EF2	Ripley 6 mi from Buckner	9.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 11, 2021	EF0	Missouri City 9 mi from Buckner	0.0 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 17, 2017	EF0	Napoleon 7 mi from Buckner	4.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 16, 2015	EF1	Buckner 1 mi from Buckner	5.1 mi long, 127 yd wide
May 16, 2015	EF2	Orrick 5 mi from Buckner	5.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 10, 2014	EF2	Sibley 5 mi from Buckner	1.2 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 10, 2014	EF2	Orrick 6 mi from Buckner	11.4 mi long, 500 yd wide
Sep 12, 2008	EF0	Independence Mem Airport 8 mi from Buckner	0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 12, 2006	F1	Orrick 6 mi from Buckner	15.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buckner

111 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buckner since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 2, 2008.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 15, 2026	damage a reported	Buckner 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026	damage a reported	Blue Springs 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 18, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Grain Vly Airport, Oak Grove, Grain Vly 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 2025	72 mph, a measured	Lake Tapawingo, East Independence, Blue Mills 11 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	East Independence, Spring Branch, Lake City 9 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Courtney 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 2025	64 mph, a estimat	Blue Spgs, Orrick, Oak Grove 8 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Oct 30, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Floyd 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Blue Mills, Blue Spgs, Buckner 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 2024	70 mph, a estimat	Blue Spgs 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Buckner; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Buckner.

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