Hail History

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Hail history for Sugar Creek, 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 200692
Days with hail 1 inch or larger63
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles324

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sugar Creek on 92 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5.5 in on Sep 18, 2010. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Sugar Creek

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 19, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Kansas City Kansa, North Kansas City, Sugar Creek
17 hail reports · closest near the center of Sugar Creek		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Kansas City, Independence, Fairmont
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Sugar Creek		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251 in
quarter		Independence Mem Airport
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Sugar Creek		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Kansas City, Claycomo
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Sugar Creek		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Fairmont
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Sugar Creek		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Independence
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Sugar Creek		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 Sugar Creek by year

30650711084091310111131251331411541641731861932032122123324425226

When hail season peaks near Sugar Creek

Of the 92 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (23) and May (16).

1Jan3Feb11Mar23Apr16May13Jun8Jul10Aug4SepOct1Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Sugar Creek

Sep 18, 2010 · 5.5 in · Cement City (7 mi from Sugar Creek)

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 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Gladstone (9 mi from Sugar Creek)

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

Sep 23, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Liberty (10 mi from Sugar Creek)

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

Jul 26, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kansas City (6 mi from Sugar Creek)

May 10, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gashland (10 mi from Sugar Creek)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sugar Creek

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 3, 2025EF0Leeds
5 mi from Sugar Creek		0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 3, 2025EF1East Independence
4 mi from Sugar Creek		3.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2022EF2Ripley
7 mi from Sugar Creek		9.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 4, 2020EF0Lake Tapawingo
10 mi from Sugar Creek		5.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 2, 2018EF0Dodson
10 mi from Sugar Creek		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 2, 2018EF0Raytown
8 mi from Sugar Creek		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 6, 2015EF0Glenaire
9 mi from Sugar Creek		1.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 30, 2014EF1South Liberty
8 mi from Sugar Creek		0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF0Liberty
10 mi from Sugar Creek		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 12, 2008EF0Independence Mem Airport
6 mi from Sugar Creek		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 12, 2006F0Sibley
6 mi from Sugar Creek		2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sugar Creek

324 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sugar Creek since 2006, on 97 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 2, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 15, 2026damage reportedRaytown
2 wind reports		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 reportedNorthmoor, Kansas City, Independence
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedKansas City Kansa
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedClaycomo, Oaks, Kansas City
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
Aug 19, 202570 mph, estimatedKansas City
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 Sugar Creek; 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 Sugar Creek.

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