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Hail history for Gladstone, MO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 12, 2006
Hail days since 200697
Days with hail 1 inch or larger70
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles328

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gladstone on 97 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 12, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Gladstone ranks #10 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Gladstone

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 19, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Kansas City Kansas, Kansas City Kansa, North Kansas City
17 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Gladstone		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Kansas City, Independence, Fairmont
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Gladstone		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251 in
quarter		Parkville
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Gladstone		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 20251 in
quarter		Northmoor
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Gladstone		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Gashland, Kansas City, Liberty Mitchell Airport
10 hail reports · closest near the center of Gladstone		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Fairmont
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Gladstone		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Independence
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Gladstone		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 Gladstone by year

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When hail season peaks near Gladstone

Of the 97 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (27) and May (24).

1Jan2Feb6Mar27Apr24May15Jun6Jul7Aug6SepOct1Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Gladstone

Mar 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Gladstone (4 mi from Gladstone)

National Weather Service description (English): Car dealerships hit hard by afternoon hail storm. Roof damage also noted throughout town.

Sep 18, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Linden (1 mi from Gladstone)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail damage was reported to windows in a home.

May 10, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bigham Hgt (3 mi from Gladstone)

National Weather Service description (English): This hail report was relayed via social media.

Sep 27, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Liberty (9 mi from Gladstone)

Sep 23, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Liberty (8 mi from Gladstone)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported in Liberty.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gladstone

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 6, 2015EF0Glenaire
7 mi from Gladstone		1.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 30, 2014EF1South Liberty
10 mi from Gladstone		0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF0Liberty
7 mi from Gladstone		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 2, 2008EF2Gashland
2 mi from Gladstone		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 2, 2008EF3Liberty Mitchell Airport
7 mi from Gladstone		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gladstone

328 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gladstone since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 2, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 202660 mph, measuredGlenaire, Birmingham, Kansas City Downtown
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 2026damage reportedBeverly Hills, Kansas City Kansas, Kansas City Downtown
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 202660 mph, estimatedFerrelview, Kansas City
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 2026damage reportedNorthmoor
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedKansas City Kansa
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedKansas City Kansas, Claycomo, Oaks
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202670 mph, estimatedLake Waukomis, Parkville, Northmoor
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 18, 202560 mph, estimatedNashua
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202558 mph, estimatedKansas City
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202560 mph, estimatedFairmont, Nearman, Kansas City
5 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 Gladstone; 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 Gladstone.

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