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Hail history for Buchanan County, MO
78 hail reports in Buchanan County since 2006 on 32 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 21, 2015.
Cities in Buchanan County
Recent hail in Buchanan County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Frazier 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Buchanan County by year
When hail season peaks in Buchanan County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Buchanan County
170 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Buchanan County since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 30, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | damage a reported | Saint Joseph, Rushville 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Saint Joseph, Easton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 66 mph, a measured | Saint Joseph Airp, De Kalb, Rushville 18 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 72 mph, a measured | Rushville, De Kalb, Country Club Villa 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Saint Joseph, Country Club Villa 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 72 mph, a measured | San Antonio, St Joseph Mem Airport, St Joseph 6 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | De Kalb, Saxton, St Joseph Mem Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 62 mph, a measured | St Joseph Mem Airport, Agency, Saxton 9 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | South St Joseph, St Joseph, Industrial City 6 wind reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Lake Contrary, Agency, South St Joseph 5 wind reports |
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 Buchanan County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).