Hail History

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Hail history for Buckner, MO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 19, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 26, 2016
Hail days since 200654
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles111

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buckner on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 26, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Buckner

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 19, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Independence
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Buckner		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 16, 20251 in
quarter		Independence Mem Airport
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Buckner		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 Buckner by year

2062079084095107111121134141154163172181192022122223224125126

When hail season peaks near Buckner

Of the 54 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and April (10).

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Largest hail storms near Buckner

May 26, 2016 · 3 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 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

DateRatingWherePath
May 18, 2026EF1Orrick
9 mi from Buckner		17.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 6, 2024EF0Levasy
6 mi from Buckner		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 6, 2024EF0Napoleon
6 mi from Buckner		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2022EF2Ripley
6 mi from Buckner		9.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 11, 2021EF0Missouri City
9 mi from Buckner		0.0 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 17, 2017EF0Napoleon
7 mi from Buckner		4.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 16, 2015EF1Buckner
1 mi from Buckner		5.1 mi long, 127 yd wide
May 16, 2015EF2Orrick
5 mi from Buckner		5.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 10, 2014EF2Sibley
5 mi from Buckner		1.2 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 10, 2014EF2Orrick
6 mi from Buckner		11.4 mi long, 500 yd wide
Sep 12, 2008EF0Independence Mem Airport
8 mi from Buckner		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 12, 2006F1Orrick
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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 15, 2026damage reportedBuckner
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedBlue Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 18, 202560 mph, estimatedGrain Vly Airport, Oak Grove, Grain Vly
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202572 mph, measuredLake Tapawingo, East Independence, Blue Mills
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202560 mph, estimatedEast Independence, Spring Branch, Lake City
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202560 mph, estimatedCourtney
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202564 mph, estimatedBlue Spgs, Orrick, Oak Grove
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 30, 202460 mph, estimatedFloyd
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202460 mph, estimatedBlue Mills, Blue Spgs, Buckner
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202470 mph, estimatedBlue 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.

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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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