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Hail history for Platte City, MO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Platte City on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Aug 20, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Platte City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Wadsworth Station 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Platte City |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Leavenworth, Fort Leavenworth, Ks City Intl. Airport 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Platte City |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 1 in quarter | Platte City 1 hail report · closest near the center of Platte City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Platte City by year
When hail season peaks near Platte City
Of the 56 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and May (12).
Largest hail storms near Platte City
Aug 20, 2011 · 4.5 in (softball) · Leavenworth (8 mi from Platte City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to softball in size, was reported in Fort leavenworth. Car windows were broken out.Apr 30, 2010 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ks City Intl. Airport (6 mi from Platte City)
National Weather Service description (English): Three inch diameter hail fell at the Kansas City International Airport, between 0741 and 0746 am CST. Hail had a very spiky and aggregate appearance. No damage was observed.Jun 19, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Platte City (2 mi from Platte City)
National Weather Service description (English): All exposed car wind shields cracked or broken. Numerous dings on vehicles.Jun 15, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Leavenwrth Sherman Airport (7 mi from Platte City)
May 1, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Camden Pt (6 mi from Platte City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Platte City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | EF0 | Hoover 6 mi from Platte City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Platte City
116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Platte City since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Mar 6, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Waldron, Lansing, Leavenworth 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Ferrelview, Leavenworth 3 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2026 | damage reported | Weston 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Leavenworth 1 wind report |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Lansing, Wadsworth Station 4 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Ks City Intl. Airport, Leavenworth, Wadsworth Station 9 wind reports |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Leavenworth, Platte City 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Ks City Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Platte City 1 wind report |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Weston Schaback Airport, East Leavenworth 2 wind reports |
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 Platte City; 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 Platte City.
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