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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Buchanan County, MO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Buchanan County, MO from March 14, 1955 through September 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
184
Wind Reports
304
Tornado Reports
28
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Buchanan County, MO · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Buchanan County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Agency, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
8:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Faucett, MO
1.25″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
7:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Country Club Vill, MO
1.50″ hail
Oct 24, 2024
11:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Social media report and photos of hail up to ping pong ball sized northwest of Gower. Time and location estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Gower, MO
1.50″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
2:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). Time confirmed from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Country Club Vill, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
1:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail falling in St. Joseph (at the Law Enforcement Center).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Saint Joseph, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
1:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saint Joseph, MO
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
1:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Saint Joseph, MO
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
1:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail on the far south side of Saint Joseph. Photo provided via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Saint Joseph, MO
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2023
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Dearborn, MO
1.25″ hail
Apr 5, 2023
2:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Faucett, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2023
2:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE De Kalb, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2022
2:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Lewis And Clark Vil, MO
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2019
1:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO RECEIVED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW De Kalb, MO
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2019
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW De Kalb, 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 Buchanan County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 7, 2026
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of tree limbs and wires down north of Easton. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Easton, MO
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2026
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed social media report. Multiple trees and limbs down in Saint Joseph_ with some on roads. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Joseph, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree and wires near Coker Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Faucett, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near Crabapple Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Agency, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree limbs and wires near Route H. Time confirmed from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Agency, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of tree limbs down in the Faucett area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Faucett, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of downed wires near the Wallace area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Faucett, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree near the intersection of 31st and Olive. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Saint Joseph, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of tree damage and power outages from broadcast media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Saint Joseph, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree and limbs near 32nd Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Agency, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near Karnes Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Saint Joseph, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near Eugene Field Elementary School. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Saint Joseph, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree damaged property at a residence near Blackwell Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Country Club Villa, MO
66 mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Saint Joseph Airp, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
7:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree and wires near Charles Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Joseph, 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 Buchanan County

28 reports
UNK category
May 21, 2025
1:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey found evidence of a 4 mile long EF-0 tornado in northern Buchanan County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Agency, MO
UNK category
Mar 30, 2022
1:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND INTERMITTENT DAMAGE WITH A SMALL AREA OF EF1 DAMAGE TO A HOME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Saint Joseph, MO
UNK category
May 25, 2020
8:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTERS FOR DONIPHAN COUNTY KS REPORTED SEEING A TORNADO TOUCH DOWN FOR A BRIEF MINUTE THEN WENT BACK UP.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Saint Joseph Airpor, MO
UNK category
May 25, 2020
7:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS TIME ON PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 6 S SAINT JOSEPH AIRPORT. SPOTTERS FOR DONIPHAN COUNTY KS REPORTED SEEING A TORNADO TOUCH DOWN FOR A BRIEF MINUTE THEN WENT BACK UP.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Saint Joseph Airpor, MO
UNK category
May 25, 2020
7:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. NWS EMPLOYEE SAW TORNADO SEVERAL MILES NORTH OF THEIR LOCATION. THEY NOTED THE TIME AND LOCATION WAS ESTIMATED BY RADAR. THE TORNADO LIKELY WAS BRIEF.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Rushville, MO
EF0 category
Jun 29, 2014
8:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak and brief tornado was observed with no known damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 N Armour, MO
EF0 category
Apr 10, 2008
7:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF0 tornado touchdown at 1930 CST in the southern portion of Saint Joseph. Several buildings were damaged before the tornado lifted at 1932 CST. One injury was reported as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 S St Joseph, MO
F0 category
Jun 4, 2005
6:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 tornado crossed into Missouri near the Pony Express Bridge. The tornado produced a skipping path through northwest and north portions of St. Joseph. Numerous trees were damaged or uprooted. A few homes also lost their porches. Most damage to homes was caused by falling trees and tree limbs. The tornado exited into Andrew county 2 miles east of I-29 along U.S.Highway 169.
NWS Tornado Report Location: St Joseph, MO
F0 category
May 29, 2004
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Agency, MO
F3 category
May 29, 2004
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large tornado entered Buchanan county just northwest of Dearborn or 7 miles southeast of Dekalb. It stayed over rural areas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE De Kalb, MO
F0 category
Sep 20, 2001
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown with no injuries or damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Easton, MO
F0 category
Sep 20, 2001
5:36 PM CST
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown near 36th street and Farron. Tornado was reported to skip up and down. No injuries or damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: St Joseph, MO
F0 category
Sep 20, 2001
5:34 PM CST
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown reported at 4th and Dolman. No damage or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: St Joseph, MO
F0 category
Sep 20, 2001
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown. No injuries or damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N St Joseph, MO
UNK category
Jul 4, 1995
12:54 AM CST
Tornado report for Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County · 28,245 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Severe thunderstorms produced golf ball-size hail and downed trees near Cosby. Tornadoes touched down along Route D and over Country Club Village. Near Savanah a lumbar yard was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N St Joseph, 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

Buchanan County, MO area census snapshot

People & households
Population83,855
Households33,398
Housing units38,415
Income
Median household income$59,423
$100k+ households33.2%
$150k+ households10.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached28,245
Attached single-family821
Small multifamily4,629
Large multifamily3,131
Mobile homes1,559
Housing mix
Single-family share73.5%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share20.2%
Mobile-home share4.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied21,674
Renter-occupied11,724
Vacant units5,017
Home value & age
Median home value$156,600
Owner homes $300k+16.7%
Owner homes $500k+4.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1964
Older-home share71.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars30,490
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 184 hail, 304 wind, and 28 tornado reports in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Buchanan County is 2.75″. It was reported near .69 N De Kalb, MO on June 21, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County address?

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