Hail History

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Hail history for Blue Springs, MO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20065.5 inSep 18, 2010
Hail days since 200678
Days with hail 1 inch or larger46
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles224

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Blue Springs on 78 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5.5 in on Sep 18, 2010. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Blue Springs ranks #52 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Blue Springs

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 19, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Independence
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Blue Springs		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Fairmont
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Blue Springs		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251 in
quarter		Independence Mem Airport
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Blue Springs		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Grove
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Blue Springs		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20251 in
quarter		Lees Summit
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Blue Springs		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Blue Springs by year

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When hail season peaks near Blue Springs

Of the 78 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (17) and May (15).

1Jan2Feb10Mar17Apr15May10Jun5Jul9Aug5Sep2OctNov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Blue Springs

Sep 18, 2010 · 5.5 in · Cement City (6 mi from Blue Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to five and a half inches in diameter, was reported in the Independence Mall area. Skylights were shattered at the mall, with numerous vehicles in the parking lot suffering extensive hail damage. There was also hail damage, to vehicles at nearby auto dealerships.

Apr 3, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lake Lotawana (8 mi from Blue Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported at the intersection of Highway's 291 and 150.

Aug 10, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lees Summit (9 mi from Blue Springs)

Mar 6, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fairmont (9 mi from Blue Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter at the Lake City Ammo Plant reported golf ball sized hail.

Jul 19, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lake Lotawana (8 mi from Blue Springs)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Blue Springs

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 3, 2025EF1East Independence
7 mi from Blue Springs		3.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 6, 2024EF1Blue Spgs
4 mi from Blue Springs		5.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 6, 2024EF0Levasy
10 mi from Blue Springs		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2022EF2Ripley
7 mi from Blue Springs		9.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 4, 2020EF0Lake Tapawingo
2 mi from Blue Springs		5.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 22, 2019EF0Cockrell
7 mi from Blue Springs		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 24, 2019EF0Cockrell
7 mi from Blue Springs		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018EF0Lake Lotawana
5 mi from Blue Springs		3.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017EF0Vale
9 mi from Blue Springs		2.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017EF3Tarsney Lakes
5 mi from Blue Springs		7.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017EF1Bates City
9 mi from Blue Springs		10.5 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 1, 2015EF1Unity Vlg
8 mi from Blue Springs		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Blue Springs

224 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Blue Springs since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 2, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 15, 2026damage reportedBuckner
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedRaytown, Independence
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 2026damage reportedRaytown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedGreenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 2026damage reportedIndependence
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedBlue Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 202660 mph, estimatedLees Summit
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 18, 202560 mph, estimatedOak Grove, Grain Vly Airport, Grain Vly
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202560 mph, estimatedBlue Summit
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202572 mph, measuredLake Tapawingo, Blue Spgs, Tarsney Lakes
19 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 Blue Springs; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Blue Springs.

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