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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Benton County, MO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Benton County, MO from August 30, 1956 through September 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
171
Wind Reports
214
Tornado Reports
30
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Benton County, MO · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Benton County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Nov 17, 2025
7:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Knobby, MO
1.00″ hail
Sep 17, 2025
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING... Quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Cole Camp, MO
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2025
8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Warsaw, MO
1.50″ hail
Jul 12, 2024
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Palo Pinto, MO
2.50″ hail
May 26, 2024
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report northwest of Warsaw.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Palo Pinto, MO
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
8:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fristoe, MO
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2024
1:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Cole Camp, MO
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
1:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also reported torrential rainfall with rates near 7 inches per hour.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Cole Camp, MO
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
1:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ionia, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2024
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report of quarter size hail at mm 84 near Truman Lake State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Racket, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 4 S LINCOLN. DISPATCHER REPORTED NICKLE TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Lincoln, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DISPATCHER REPORTED NICKLE TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Lincoln, MO
1.25″ hail
Jun 11, 2021
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Warsaw, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2020
2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF HAIL TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS IN RACKET.
NWS Hail Report Location: Racket, MO
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Zora, 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 Benton County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 10, 2026
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report. A large outbuilding was destroyed_ with an additional small outbuilding and gazebo damaged. Several wooden boards from the outbuilding blew onto the roof of a home_ causing roof damag
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Lincoln, MO
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
6:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few damage reports came in from the Lange road area near Center street southwest of Cole Camp. Several trees were downed along with the roof of a barn was destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Cole Camp, MO
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Image via NWSChat of a large tree down on a mobile home. Power outages also reported in the area. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Crockerville, MO
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were downed due to thunderstorm winds in the Edwards area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Edwards, MO
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: major tree damage and people that can’t get out without tree removal. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Edwards, MO
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF IS OFF THE HOUSE - HOUSE IS CURRENTLY VACANT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Warsaw, MO
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
6:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof and dock damage at the Osage Bluff Marina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Whitakerville, MO
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down and tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Warsaw, MO
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2026
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report. A NWS survey team found straight-line wind damage in and around this location... with multiple trees snapped and/or blown down and structural damage to a metal building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Lincoln, MO
62 mph
Apr 18, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KRAW Warsaw AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Lincoln, MO
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous powerlines down on State Highway H.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Edmonson, MO
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Skyview street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Hastain, MO
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2026
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Debris and tree damage near some buildings at the Warsaw airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Lincoln, MO
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2026
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Image via social media of roof paneling torn of a restaurant. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Warsaw, MO
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2026
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several branches and powerlines down in the road on State Highway MM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Whitakerville, 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 Benton County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 19, 2026
12:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS survey concluded an EF1 tornado touched down northwest of Warsaw... tracking at least as far east as highway 65. The tornado flipped several mobile homes resting on blocks... damaged signs and roofing associated with stores along highway 65... and created a pattern of tree damage including many uprooted or snapped. The damage track likely extends farther to the southwest and northeast... and additional future surveying is planned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Warsaw, MO
UNK category
Apr 19, 2026
12:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS survey concluded an EF0 tornado caused damage to a building on 83 and Highway MM southeast of Warsaw. This tornado is also reported to have damaged trees in the area. The width of the tornado was 200 yards... and the length of the path will be determined with further analysis.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Whitakerville, MO
UNK category
May 21, 2025
12:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed a tornado had uprooted numerous trees and snapping others. As the tornado curled northwest near the end of its lifespan it damaged three barns and down several power poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Palo Pinto, MO
UNK category
May 21, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed a EF1 tornado caused widespread uprooted and snapped trees along with power lines downed. Several barns suffered varying degrees of damage along with the roof of one home. Max winds were around 100 mph and the width was 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Palo Pinto, MO
UNK category
May 21, 2025
12:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS survey team determined a tornado pushed a mobile home off its block... damaged outbuildings and snapped trees along a track west of Racket just east of the Henry Benton County line. Maximum winds were 105 mph and the width was 300 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Racket, MO
UNK category
Dec 14, 2024
9:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey determined that an EF0 tornado damaged trees and an outbuilding along a 1.7 mile long path near Zora... MO. Maximum winds were estimated at 80 mph with a path width of 75 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Zora, MO
EF1 category
Jul 1, 2015
8:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey concluded that a EF-1 tornado touched down on the west side of Warsaw. The estimated maximum wind speeds were up to 95 mph. The tornado touched down about 3 miles northwest of Warsaw and lift just west of downtown Warsaw. The path width was estimated to be around a quarter of a mile wide and was on the ground for over 3 miles. Numerous trees were uprooted along the path. A metal building was damaged. A boat dock was flipped and heavily damaged with 7 boats sunk at the dock. A fireworks tent was blown over. There were a couple of trees that fell on to recreational vehicles at a RV park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.03 ESE Racket, MO
EF0 category
Jan 7, 2008
2:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A Benton County newspaper reported that a tornado briefly touched down. The description and pictures from the article indicated that a pole barn had been heavily damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.03 SE Lincoln, MO
F0 category
Mar 12, 2006
11:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down two miles west of Cole Camp and tracked across rural areas northwest of the city. A few barns and outbuildings were damaged prior to the tornado dissipating near Highway JJ.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Cole Camp, MO
F1 category
Mar 12, 2006
3:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is an extension of the Henry County tornado that eventually tracked into Pettis County following its track through far northwest Benton County. Damage to a few homes and barns along with trees and power poles occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Brandon, MO
F0 category
May 6, 2003
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bentonville, MO
F0 category
May 6, 2003
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Warsaw, MO
F0 category
May 4, 1999
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Cole Camp, MO
F0 category
Jun 8, 1995
3:25 AM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Investigations by emergency management officials and law enforcement indicated that a tornado snapped off the tops of several trees and uprooted a few others as it passed through the town of Warsaw. The damage was spotty along the path indicating that the funnel stayed above the ground most of the time. Shortly before the damage occurred an eyewitness reported a funnel cloud just west of town. The length and width of the path are estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Warsaw, MO
F0 category
May 17, 1995
9:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MO
Benton County · 9,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: County sheriff reported that a tornado touched down just east of Fristoe. No damage to property was reported. Specifics of the length and width of path were not available.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Fristoe, 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.

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U.S. Census Data · County

Benton County, MO area census snapshot

People & households
Population19,887
Households8,166
Housing units13,579
Income
Median household income$52,200
$100k+ households31.6%
$150k+ households8.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,835
Attached single-family75
Small multifamily433
Large multifamily111
Mobile homes3,020
Housing mix
Single-family share72.4%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share4.0%
Mobile-home share22.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,837
Renter-occupied1,329
Vacant units5,413
Home value & age
Median home value$164,700
Owner homes $300k+20.5%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1984
Older-home share42.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,774
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 171 hail, 214 wind, and 30 tornado reports in Benton County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Benton County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Benton County is 2.50″. It was reported near Palo Pinto, MO on May 26, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in Benton 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 Benton County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Benton 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 Benton County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Benton 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 Benton County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Benton 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 Benton County, MO, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Benton 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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