Hail History

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Hail history for Independence, 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 200683
Days with hail 1 inch or larger57
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles268

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Independence on 83 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5.5 in on Sep 18, 2010. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Independence ranks #23 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Independence

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 19, 20261.75 in
golf ball		North Kansas City, Sugar Creek, Independence
16 hail reports · closest near the center of Independence		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Independence, Fairmont
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Independence		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251 in
quarter		Independence Mem Airport
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Kansas City
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Fairmont
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Independence
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Independence		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 Independence by year

306607110830991011112124134141531641731851922032122123324425226

When hail season peaks near Independence

Of the 83 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (20) and May (14).

1Jan2Feb11Mar20Apr14May9Jun8Jul9Aug5Sep1Oct1Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Independence

Sep 18, 2010 · 5.5 in · Cement City (5 mi from Independence)

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.

Mar 12, 2006 · 2.25 in · Buckner (8 mi from Independence)

Jul 26, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kansas City (7 mi from Independence)

Nov 2, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Glenaire (10 mi from Independence)

Mar 6, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fairmont (0 mi from Independence)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Independence

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 3, 2025EF0Leeds
6 mi from Independence		0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 3, 2025EF1East Independence
2 mi from Independence		3.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2022EF2Ripley
6 mi from Independence		9.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 4, 2020EF0Lake Tapawingo
8 mi from Independence		5.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 2, 2018EF0Dodson
9 mi from Independence		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 2, 2018EF0Raytown
7 mi from Independence		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 30, 2014EF1South Liberty
9 mi from Independence		0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 12, 2008EF0Independence Mem Airport
4 mi from Independence		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 12, 2006F0Sibley
6 mi from Independence		2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Independence

268 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Independence since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 2, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 15, 2026damage reportedRaytown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 202660 mph, measuredGlenaire, Birmingham, Kansas City
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 2026damage reportedKansas City Downtown
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 2026damage reportedRaytown, Kansas City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 2026damage reportedIndependence
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedClaycomo, Kansas City, Randolph
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202670 mph, estimatedKansas City
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202660 mph, estimatedKansas City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202560 mph, estimatedFairmont, Blue Summit
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202572 mph, measuredLake Tapawingo, East Independence, Fairmont
8 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 Independence; 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 Independence.

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