Hail History

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Hail history for North Kansas City, MO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 12, 2006
Hail days since 2006103
Days with hail 1 inch or larger68
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles437

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Kansas City on 103 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 12, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near North Kansas City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 19, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Kansas City Kansas, Kansas City Kansa, North Kansas City
21 hail reports · closest near the center of North Kansas City		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Turner, Kansas City, Independence
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from North Kansas City		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Nearman, Mission Hills
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from North Kansas City		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Merriam, Parkville
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from North Kansas City		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 20251 in
quarter		Northmoor
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from North Kansas City		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Gashland, Kansas City, Claycomo
7 hail reports · closest 2 mi from North Kansas City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Fairmont
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from North Kansas City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Independence
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from North Kansas City		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 North Kansas City by year

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When hail season peaks near North Kansas City

Of the 103 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (29) and May (24).

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Largest hail storms near North Kansas City

Mar 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Gladstone (8 mi from North Kansas City)

Sep 18, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Linden (6 mi from North Kansas City)

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

May 10, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bigham Hgt (8 mi from North Kansas City)

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

Jul 26, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kansas City (3 mi from North Kansas City)

Nov 2, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Glenaire (9 mi from North Kansas City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Kansas City

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 3, 2025EF0Leeds
7 mi from North Kansas City		0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 3, 2025EF1East Independence
10 mi from North Kansas City		3.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 6, 2015EF0Glenaire
10 mi from North Kansas City		1.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 2, 2008EF2Gashland
6 mi from North Kansas City		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 12, 2006F0Sibley
6 mi from North Kansas City		2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Kansas City

437 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Kansas City since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Aug 12, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 15, 2026damage reportedMission, Raytown
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 202660 mph, measuredGlenaire, Birmingham, Kansas City
7 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, 2026damage reportedKansas City
1 wind report		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 reportedRaytown, Kansas City Kansas, Fairway
16 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202670 mph, estimatedKansas City, Parkville, Northmoor
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202660 mph, estimatedKansas City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202570 mph, estimatedKansas City, Westwood, Turner
6 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 North Kansas 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 North Kansas City.

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