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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 64778

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 64778 from May 13, 1956 through July 31, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 64778 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 64778

22 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 9, 2023
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Nevada, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2014
11:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 SSE Horton, MO
0.75″ hail
May 7, 2011
3:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Richards, MO
0.88″ hail
Mar 8, 2009
5:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 SSE Horton, MO
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2007
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 SSE Horton, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2006
8:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Horton, MO
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2006
10:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richards, MO
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2004
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Richards, MO
0.88″ hail
Jul 11, 2003
11:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richards, MO
2.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Horton, MO
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2003
7:53 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richards, MO
0.88″ hail
Aug 29, 2001
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Horton, MO
1.00″ hail
May 4, 1999
9:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richards, MO
0.75″ hail
Oct 4, 1998
7:55 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Horton, MO
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 1998
1:04 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Horton, MO
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 64778

19 reports
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63 mph
Jul 31, 2023
2:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public weather station measured 63 mph wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Richards, MO
UNK mph
May 9, 2023
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ELECTRIC COMPANY REPORTING STORM DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL LINES NEAR RICHARDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richards, MO
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2019
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR ROUTE D AND INTERSTATE 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Horton, MO
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2019
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON ROUTE D NEAR INTERSTATE 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Horton, MO
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2019
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FARM OUTBUILDING PARTIAL COLLAPSE. PICTURE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Horton, MO
61 mph
May 29, 2019
1:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 61 MPH GUSTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Horton, MO
UNK mph
May 13, 2019
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TRACTOR TRAILER BLOWN OFF THE ROADWAY BY HIGH WINDS ON I-49 AT THE 111 MILE MARKER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Horton, MO
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2017
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF TRAILER HOUSE NORTHWEST OF NEVADA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Horton, MO
64 mph
Apr 28, 2016
5:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 64MPH WIND GUST MEASURED ON HOME WEATHER STATION SW OF HORTON
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Horton, MO
58 mph
May 31, 2008
3:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts downed several trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.53 N Ellis, MO
63 mph
Mar 20, 2007
6:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced wind gusts which downed power lines north of Highway DD near the towns of Richards and Montevallo.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SE Richards, MO
69 mph
Aug 28, 2004
6:30 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst destroyed a large barn near the community of Richards. A roof of a home was also significantly damaged from the winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Richards, MO
69 mph
Sep 26, 2003
5:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed from severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richards, MO
60 mph
May 6, 2002
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horton, MO
60 mph
Sep 7, 2001
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Nevada, MO
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 64778

3 reports
F1 category
Jul 13, 1958
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F2 category
May 31, 1958
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F0 category
May 13, 1956
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 64778
Vernon County · 7,073 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
Showing 3 of 3
Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 64778 area census snapshot

People & households
Population369
Households153
Housing units199
Income
Median household income$57,212
$100k+ households43.1%
$150k+ households7.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached122
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes77
Housing mix
Single-family share61.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share38.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied136
Renter-occupied17
Vacant units46
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+30.2%
Owner homes $500k+8.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.2%
Median year built1986
Older-home share26.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars147
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 64778 have on record?

Our records show 22 hail, 19 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 64778, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 31, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 64778?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 64778 is 2.75″. It was reported near Horton, MO on May 6, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 64778 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 64778 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 64778 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 64778 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 64778 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 64778 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 64778 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 64778, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 64778, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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