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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bates County, MO
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bates County, MO from May 23, 1955 through September 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
197
Wind Reports
163
Tornado Reports
29
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Bates County, MO · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 7, 2026
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Butler, MO
1.00″hail
May 8, 2026 10:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Several tree limbs down as well. Time confirmed from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, MO
1.00″hail
May 8, 2026 10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report of up to quarter size hail covering the ground in Butler. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, MO
1.00″hail
May 8, 2026 10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report. Downed tree limbs in the area as well. Hail covered the ground. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Butler, MO
1.75″hail
Apr 27, 2026 7:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Ballard, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 27, 2026 7:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adrian, MO
1.75″hail
Apr 27, 2026 7:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adrian, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 27, 2026 7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Amsterdam, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 27, 2026 7:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Amsterdam, MO
1.25″hail
Apr 14, 2026 1:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Amoret. Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Amoret, MO
1.00″hail
Sep 4, 2025 3:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Adrian, MO
1.00″hail
Sep 4, 2025 1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter size hail and tree and vehicle damage from strong winds on 7th Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adrian, MO
1.00″hail
Jun 8, 2025 10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager relayed report of quarter hail just north of Rich Hill along I49.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Rich Hill, MO
1.00″hail
Jun 8, 2025 8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture east of Ballard.
Hail Report Description: Delayed report relayed via emergency manager. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Amoret, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 3, 2025 3:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of pea to quarter size hail west and northwest of Rich Hill. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Rich Hill, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 2, 2025 3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported quarter sized hail west of Rich Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Foster, MO
1.25″hail
Mar 23, 2025 5:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Archie, MO
1.00″hail
Jul 11, 2024 11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Rich Hill, MO
1.50″hail
May 26, 2024 8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong size hail... estimated lasted 344pm - 354pm minutes at the Phillips 66.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Rich Hill, MO
1.00″hail
May 26, 2024 8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported 1 inch hail. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Rich Hill, MO
1.50″hail
Apr 26, 2024 11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of approximately ping pong ball size hail in Hume relayed to NWS employee. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hume, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 14, 2024 11:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adrian, MO
1.75″hail
Jul 18, 2023 12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Ballard, MO
1.25″hail
Jul 13, 2023 3:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Butler, MO
1.75″hail
Jul 13, 2023 1:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of golf ball sized hail and and tree damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Amsterdam, MO
1.00″hail
Jul 2, 2023 12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported multiple rounds quarter size hail and heavy rain. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Butler, MO
1.25″hail
May 8, 2023 11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rich Hill, 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.
Wind Report Description: Downed tree limbs and wires south of Rockville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Rockville, MO
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2026 5:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree limbs and wires near Route D. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Ballard, MO
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2026 5:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of tree limbs and wires down near Ballard. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ballard, MO
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2026 5:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree limbs and wires near Route BB. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Ballard, MO
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2026 5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree limbs and wires near 15504 Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Archie, MO
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2026 5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage reported in the downtown Butler area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butler, MO
59mph
Jul 4, 2026 5:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MODOT sensor at Butler Regional Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Butler, MO
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2026 5:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees down in Butler. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Butler, MO
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2026 5:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near 3001 Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Adrian, MO
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of small tree limbs down near Rich Hill. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Rich Hill, MO
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility Company reports power outages. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Amoret, MO
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down throughout the town of Rich Hill... some damaging property. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rich Hill, MO
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 3:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report. Tree uprooted. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hume, MO
UNKmph
May 8, 2026 10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damaged grain bin and downed trees in many locations along Route H. Time estimated from radar and social media reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E Butler, MO
UNKmph
May 8, 2026 10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Social media report and photo of damaged outbuilding from severe thunderstorm winds. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Butler, MO
70mph
May 8, 2026 10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report and video. Winds estimated to 70 mph downed trees and limbs at a farm residence east of Butler. Video shows zero visibility in rain and hail at time time. Time based on video footage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Butler, MO
UNKmph
May 8, 2026 10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report and photos. Several trees uprooted at Butler Cemetery. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Butler, MO
UNKmph
May 8, 2026 10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Downed tree and a destroyed shed at a rural residence. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Butler, MO
UNKmph
May 8, 2026 10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report. Large tree... power pole... and power lines down at College and Maple. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Butler, MO
UNKmph
May 8, 2026 10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Butler EOC reports multiple trees and powerlines down... with roadways blocked. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butler, MO
UNKmph
May 8, 2026 10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report. Downed tree limb damaged a car. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Foster, MO
UNKmph
Apr 26, 2026 10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report. Large tree downed onto property in Butler. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butler, MO
UNKmph
Apr 26, 2026 10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down near Second Street. Social media report and video. Time confirmed from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Adrian, MO
UNKmph
Apr 24, 2026 3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees and blown over equipment at a property north of Adrian. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Adrian, MO
UNKmph
Apr 24, 2026 3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed onto the roof of an outbuilding near I-49 and Route AA. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Adrian, MO
UNKmph
Apr 17, 2026 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near 11001 Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Amsterdam, MO
UNKmph
Apr 17, 2026 10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires and power outages near Route BB. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Ballard, MO
UNKmph
Apr 17, 2026 10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees on Broadway. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butler, MO
UNKmph
Apr 17, 2026 10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Door blown open from walkout basement and intense winds at a residence. Additional public reports of limbs and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Butler, MO
UNKmph
Apr 17, 2026 10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of downed wires east of Amoret. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Amoret, 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 Bates County
29 reports
UNKcategory
Apr 2, 2025 12:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Deputy reported rain wrapped tornado east of Ballard on ground. Also confirmed by TDS on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Ballard, MO
UNKcategory
Apr 2, 2025 12:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Radar confirmed tornado occurred in rural Bates County northeast of Butler. Assessing damage was not possible due to no access to area. Will label it an EF unknown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Butler, MO
UNKcategory
Apr 29, 2024 1:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF1 tornado began just south of Route 18 east of Passaic. Some of the worst damage of the tornado affected a farm property... where one outbuilding collapsed... another had a garage door blown off... and multiple trees were damaged or uprooted. Large debris from the damaged property was blown well northeast... in some cases over 100 yards. The tornado tracked northeast... damaging a grove of trees to the south of SH 18 and producing minor damage to an outbuilding and mobile home on the north side of the highway. The tornado then tracked northeast to Route T... producing sporadic tree damage and some minor property damage. The damage track continued east-northeast along County Road 13004... with more sporadic tree damage. One of the larger trees fell onto a residence... damaging the property as well as power lines. Intermittent tree damage continued northeast to Route BB and County Road 13003... with more significant tree damage eastward along Sunset Drive just west of the Henry County line. Dama
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Ballard, MO
UNKcategory
Apr 29, 2024 1:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF1 tornado began just east of Route YY and just south of State Highway 52 southeast of Butler in Bates County... where minor tree damage was observed. The tornado strengthened as it moved east- northeast toward SH 52... snapping or uprooting several trees at a residence just south of the highway. The fallen trees were in a variety of directions... confirming the presence of a tornado. The tornado continued along the highway east past Route N... where power poles were damaged and additional minor tree damage was observed. The last signs of damage were just east of Route N... where small limbs were downed at a residence.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Butler, MO
UNKcategory
Apr 26, 2024 11:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Downed trees blocking Highway 52 west of Appleton City near the St. Clair County line. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Montrose, MO
UNKcategory
Apr 26, 2024 11:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to a structure near Appleton City Lake. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Montrose, MO
UNKcategory
Apr 26, 2024 11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey confirmed a brief EF-0 tornado southwest of Appleton City... MO the evening of the 26th of April... 2024. Minor damage to trees along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Rockville, MO
UNKcategory
Apr 26, 2024 11:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire department reported a tornado east of Rich Hill. Time and location estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ENE Rich Hill, MO
EF1category
May 16, 2015 11:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A QLCS moved through western Missouri, producing several mesovortices along the leading edge. One of these mesovortices struck a few residences and produced some tree damage near Adrian.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.27 WSW Adrian, MO
EF0category
Apr 7, 2015 8:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief and weak tornado formed from a well-formed supercell in western Bates County. Only one structure was known to be hit, which was a large machine shop at a personal residence 5 miles southeast of Amoret, Missouri. No injuries were related to this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.29 SSW Virginia, MO
EF0category
May 11, 2011 7:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1921CST a weak landspout formed along the leading line of thunderstorms, around a half mile southeast of Papinsville. The landspout traveled about 8 miles to the northeast, and lifted at 1930CST, 4.3 miles north of Rockville. Damage ranged from minor tree limb damage, to metal roof damage on older buildings. Several larger trees, but with rotten cores, were also snapped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .52 SE Papinsville, MO
EF0category
Jun 5, 2008 10:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF0 tornado touchdown at 2215CST in Foster. Damage was to trees and several roofs in a 2 block area. Several of the trees fell|on vehicles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Foster, MO
EF0category
Apr 27, 2007 5:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotter reported a brief tornado touchdown at 5:20 pm CST...1 mile south of Hume. The tornado lifted at 5:22 pm CST 2 miles south- southeast of Hume. The condensation funnel extended most of the way to the ground with an associated surface dust whirl. Four to five inch diameter tree branches broken off on several trees in the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Hume, MO
EF1category
Feb 28, 2007 8:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The supercell thunderstorm which earlier had produced an EF4 tornado in Linn county Kansas, moved east-northeast into Bates county and spawned another tornado, EF1 in intensity, 3 miles east southeast of Amsterdam at 8:27 PM CST and then traveled over rural areas to the northeast, before lifting 3 miles west of Adrian at 8:37 PM CST. Major damage to one residence was noted, along with minor damage to other outbuildings. Trees and power poles were downed as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Amsterdam, MO
F2category
Mar 12, 2006 7:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down at 1952 CST just on the north side of Butler...and then proceeded northeast over rural country...before crossing over into Cass county 2 miles north of Ballard at 2005 CST. Damage was limited to trees...power lines...and one barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Butler, MO
F0category
Mar 12, 2006 2:24 PM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed into Bates county from Linn county Kansas at 1424 CST...2 miles west-southwest of Amsterdam. The F0 tornado caused damage to several buildings in Amsterdam. The tornado then continued northeast over rural areas with damage limited to trees. The tornado then lifted 1 mile northwest of Adrian at 1442 CST.
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down in the northwest part of the county, about 5 miles east of Merwin. It moved east for about 5 miles along state Route 18 before lifting about 4 miles west of Adrian near the junction with route FF. Numerous large trees were knocked down, as well as several utility poles and signs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Merwin To, MO
F1category
Nov 29, 1991 5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F2category
May 20, 1982 4:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F3category
May 4, 1977 11:40 AM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F1category
Sep 4, 1973 2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F0category
Jul 2, 1972 3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F2category
Apr 4, 1969 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F0category
Jun 11, 1968 11:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F1category
Apr 21, 1967 3:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F1category
Apr 16, 1967 7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F0category
Apr 22, 1964 9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F2category
Dec 4, 1956 7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bates County, MO
Bates County · 5,552 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
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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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Bates County on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Bates County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Bates County have on record?
Our records show 197 hail, 163 wind, and 29 tornado reports in Bates County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 7, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Bates County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bates County is 4.25″. It was reported near Ballard, MO on May 27, 2017.
A storm report showed up near my home in Bates County — 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 Bates County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Bates County — 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 Bates County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Bates County — 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 Bates County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Bates County — 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 across Bates County, MO, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Bates County, 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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