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Hail history for Buffalo, MO

Last hail within 10 milesApr 26, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 15, 2008
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles62

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buffalo on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 15, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Buffalo

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 26, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Buffalo
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Buffalo		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 20260.88 in
nickel		Pumpkin Center
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Buffalo		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 Buffalo by year

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When hail season peaks near Buffalo

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and May (8).

Jan2Feb6Mar12Apr8May4Jun2Jul3AugSep2OctNov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Buffalo

Jun 15, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Buffalo (0 mi from Buffalo)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail damaged cars along with the roofs and windows of houses.

Jul 17, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Half Way (9 mi from Buffalo)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in size was reported in town. Damage to several vehicles occurred along with minor roof damage.

Mar 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Half Way (9 mi from Buffalo)

Apr 7, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Half Way (8 mi from Buffalo)

Apr 1, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pumpkin Center (6 mi from Buffalo)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell for several minutes in a rural area of mostly farm land.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Buffalo

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 26, 2026EF0Buffalo
2 mi from Buffalo		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 26, 2026EF0Wood Hill
10 mi from Buffalo		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 26, 2024EF0Foose
6 mi from Buffalo		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 30, 2019EF0Louisburg
6 mi from Buffalo		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 1, 2017EF0Buffalo Airport
3 mi from Buffalo		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 28, 2012EF1Schofield
8 mi from Buffalo		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 28, 2012EF2Foose
8 mi from Buffalo		9.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 8, 2009EF2March
9 mi from Buffalo		4.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 31, 2008EF2Foose
4 mi from Buffalo		4.7 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buffalo

62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buffalo since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Apr 20, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 18, 202558 mph, estimatedWindyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202560 mph, estimatedBuffalo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202560 mph, estimatedBuffalo, Foose, Spring Grove
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202460 mph, estimatedBuffalo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202460 mph, estimatedWindyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202460 mph, estimatedFoose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202460 mph, estimatedBuffalo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202460 mph, estimatedBuffalo Airport, Buffalo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202360 mph, estimatedLouisburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202360 mph, estimatedHalf Way, Buffalo
3 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 Buffalo; 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 Buffalo.

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