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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Buffalo, MO
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Buffalo, MO from December 11, 1959 through May 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
94
Wind Reports
131
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Buffalo, MO · 1959–presentUpdated Daily · last May 2, 2026
Hail Report Description: Delayed report from April 26th of hail to the size of half dollars.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buffalo, MO
1.75″hail
Apr 29, 2026 2:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Buffalo, MO
1.50″hail
Apr 28, 2026 5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager reported ping pong size hail with photos at Sand Spring Resort.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Bennett Springs, MO
2.00″hail
Apr 28, 2026 5:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail occurred on Long Horn road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Elkland, MO
1.25″hail
Apr 28, 2026 5:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING Half Dollar 1.25 in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Olive, MO
1.75″hail
Apr 28, 2026 5:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Olive, MO
1.25″hail
Apr 5, 2025 12:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: larger than quarter sized haiL at High Praire church on redtop rd near the Buffalo and Fair Grove line. Lasted about 1 min.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Olive, MO
1.00″hail
Aug 15, 2024 11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Buffalo, MO
1.00″hail
Aug 15, 2024 11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 to 3 inch tree limbs were also downed with the storm along with the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Buffalo, MO
2.00″hail
Jul 17, 2023 11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Bennett Springs, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 12, 2022 7:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. REPORT TAKEN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 65 AND HIGHWAY O ABOUT 5 MILES NORTH OF FAIR GROVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Olive, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 11, 2022 7:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Foose, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 21, 2017 5:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Buffalo, MO
1.00″hail
Oct 20, 2016 2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKLE TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buffalo, MO
0.88″hail
Apr 21, 2015 3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Foose, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 21, 2015 2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The post office in Buffalo reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Buffalo, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 21, 2015 2:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Buffalo Arpt, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 1, 2015 4:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 ENE Cloverdale, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 24, 2015 5:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Buffalo, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 24, 2015 5:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Buffalo, MO
0.88″hail
Apr 3, 2014 10:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Buffalo, MO
0.88″hail
Jun 16, 2013 7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickle size hail was reported in Buffalo.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Buffalo, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 7, 2013 7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Buffalo, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2013 4:21 AM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Handley, MO
0.75″hail
Sep 6, 2012 12:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 ENE Olive, MO
0.75″hail
Sep 6, 2012 12:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.3 ENE Olive, MO
0.75″hail
Sep 6, 2012 12:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 ENE Olive, MO
0.88″hail
Aug 16, 2012 1:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNW Buffalo Arpt, MO
0.88″hail
Mar 19, 2011 3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported penny to nickel sized hail near the Greene and Dallas county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Olive, MO
1.00″hail
Feb 27, 2011 11:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Buffalo, 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: High winds broke at least 3 3-phase poles... causing power outages for over 649 members west of Lebanon toward Long Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: Long Lane, MO
UNKmph
Sep 25, 2025 1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Photos of tree branches snapped and minor damage to siding panels.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Olive, MO
UNKmph
Sep 24, 2025 1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down at 545 red top rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Olive, MO
UNKmph
Sep 24, 2025 1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted/snapped. Shed and playhouse blown away. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Olive, MO
UNKmph
Sep 18, 2025 9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a tree just north of Windyville on State Highway K.
NWS Wind Report Location: Windyville, MO
UNKmph
Jun 3, 2025 9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Lost a chicken shed... several large trees... plastic shed blew through a dog kennel bending it and throwing the shed across the field in pieces. Flagpole bent. Neighbors south two trees uprooted. Neighbor north playset demolished. Neighbor behind me the roof was blown off of another neighbor’s barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Buffalo, MO
UNKmph
Apr 29, 2025 3:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree split at school in Buffalo.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo, MO
UNKmph
Apr 21, 2025 2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large hardwood tree was uprooted and crushed a section of privacy fence and fell on riding mower.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo, MO
UNKmph
Apr 21, 2025 2:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large 8 to 10 inch diameter limb fell on a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo, MO
UNKmph
Apr 21, 2025 2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large hardwood tree was uprooted and fell on the corner of a 5th wheel camper causing minor damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Foose, MO
UNKmph
Apr 21, 2025 2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A very large limb fell on carport and destroyed it.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW March, MO
UNKmph
Apr 20, 2025 9:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Buffalo. A large 8 to 10 inch diameter limb fell on a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo, MO
UNKmph
Apr 20, 2025 9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 ENE Foose. Large hardwood tree was uprooted and fell on the corner of a 5th wheel camper causing minor damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Foose, MO
UNKmph
Apr 20, 2025 9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was uprooted and fell on a home and a shed was blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Buffalo, MO
UNKmph
Apr 20, 2025 9:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NNW March. A very large limb fell on carport and destroyed it. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW March, MO
UNKmph
Apr 20, 2025 9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tiny home was rolled on its side.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Buffalo, MO
UNKmph
Apr 20, 2025 3:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NNW March. A very large limb fell on carport and destroyed it. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW March, MO
UNKmph
Aug 15, 2024 11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of tree limbs down... siding damage... and a wooden play set tipped over. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Buffalo, MO
UNKmph
Jun 14, 2024 5:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: photo forwarded from broadcast media via email of two medium-to-large trees uprooted in Windyville. time estimated via KEAX radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Windyville, MO
UNKmph
Jun 9, 2024 3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down and damage to a chicken barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Foose, MO
UNKmph
May 7, 2024 5:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 16 to 18 inch trees snapped along with many branches down. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Olive, MO
UNKmph
May 7, 2024 5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large oak trees reported down along with a portable building blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Olive, MO
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2024 5:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo, MO
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2024 3:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Near intersection of SR AA and SR O... minor roof damage to shingles via Facebook photo. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Olive, MO
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2024 12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree uprooted... report via Facebook photo. Location Airport Rd... 73 Hwy and DD Hwy 2.2 miles N of Buffalo. Small area of single limb with tree debarked. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Buffalo, MO
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2024 12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 inch tree down over power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Buffalo, MO
UNKmph
Jul 17, 2023 8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Buffalo, MO
UNKmph
Jun 19, 2023 9:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was uprooted and fell on the corner of a home causing minor roof and gutter damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Charity, MO
61mph
May 15, 2023 8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Olive, MO
UNKmph
May 27, 2021 5:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. DAMAGE TO NUMEROUS TREES S OF HWY 32 ALONG CLOVERDALE RD (JUST E OF THE NIANGUA RIVER) TO JJ JUST S OF CLOVERDALE TEE THEN ALONG JJ TO THE BRIDGE OVER THE NIANGUA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Long Lane, 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 Buffalo, MO
14 reports
UNKcategory
May 2, 2026 2:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado produced an intermittent damage path to the east northeast of Buffalo... MO... Reports of a funnel cloud near the ground were received from the Springfield Street area southeast of Buffalo... with the first damage viewed north of Quarry Road in a wooded area. The tornado did the majority of its damage as it crossed Ozark Trail. One mobile home suffered broken glass on the south and north sides of the structure and another on the east side of the structure. Additional damage was noted to several outbuildings. Additional large limbs were noted on Steelman Road before the tornado path ended.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Buffalo, MO
UNKcategory
May 27, 2024 9:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touched down 5 miles southwest of Buffalo. Maximum wind speeds of 65 mph with a width of 100 yards. Numerous large branches broken and a few trees snapped or uprooted along the tornado path. One home sustained shingle damage to its roof. The tornado was on the ground for three minutes and tracked just under one mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Foose, MO
UNKcategory
Apr 4, 2024 4:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey indicated an EF 0 tornado with peak winds of 80 mph uprooted or snapped over 200 trees as it moved east southeast across extreme eastern Dallas and extreme western Laclede Counties near the town of Long Lane. The tornado also rolled an unanchored mobile home... damaged the roof of a residence... and damaged multiple outbuildings. The maximum width of the tornado was 200 yards with a path length of 2.3 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Long Lane, MO
UNKcategory
May 7, 2019 1:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 E LONG LANE. NWS SURVEY CONFIRMED A BRIEF EF-1 TORNADO THAT TRACKED FROM 1.25 MILES EAST OF LONG LANE AND LIFTED 1.75 MILES WEST OF THE DALLAS/LACLEDE COUNTY LINE. LARGE SOFTWOOD TREES AND A COUPLE HARDWOOD TREES WERE SNAPPED... SEVERAL OTHERS WERE UPROOTED. TWO SMALL BARNS WERE DESTROYED. NUMEROUS ITEMS WERE TOSSED MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Long Lane, MO
UNKcategory
May 6, 2019 1:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY CONFIRMED A BRIEF EF-1 TORNADO THAT TRACKED FROM 1.25 MILES EAST OF LONG LANE AND LIFTED 1.75 MILES WEST OF THE DALLAS/LACLEDE COUNTY LINE. LARGE SOFTWOOD TREES AND A COUPLE HARDWOOD TREES WERE SNAPPED... SEVERAL OTHERS WERE UPROOTED. TWO SMALL BARNS WERE DESTROYED. NUMEROUS ITEMS WERE TOSSED MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Long Lane, MO
UNKcategory
Mar 4, 2017 6:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS STORM SURVEY INDICATED THAT A BRIEF AND WEAK EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST NORTH OF BUFFALO ALONG ROCKET ROAD. THE TORNADO STARTED JUST WEST OF HIGHWAY 65 ALONG HWY C AND ENDED NEAR ROCKET ROAD AND HIGHWAY 73. THERE WERE SEVERAL TREES BLOWN DOWN AS WELL AS NUMEROUS LARGE TREE BRANCHES. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS AND BARNS. ONE BARN WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. A TRUCK WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED FROM DEBRIS. ONE HOME HAD SEVERE ROOF DAMAGE. THE PATH WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE LONG AN
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Buffalo, MO
EF2category
Feb 28, 2012 11:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is a continuation of the EF-2 rated tornado that touched down in Polk County at 23:58 and moved into Dallas County from one mile north northwest of Foose to two miles east of Buffalo. In Dallas County, two frame home and six mobile homes were damaged or destroyed, three turkey barns were damaged along Wildlife Road and numerous power poles and trees were downed. One fatality occurred in a mobile home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.14 WSW Foose, MO
EF2category
May 8, 2009 7:41 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-2 tornado touched down two miles west of Charity and tracked northeast over an intermittent path. The tornado destroyed three frame homes and numerous outbuildings. One indirect fatality and another injury resulted from this tornado. A man and his wife were both injured when their house was destroyed. He later died from a heart attack while being transported to the hospital.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.44 ESE March, MO
EF2category
Mar 31, 2008 1:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-2 tornado impacted a section of Dallas County, including the city of Buffalo. Approximately 40 homes were heavily damaged or destroyed, and three people were injured. The path of destruction extended over an industrial plant and flipped airplanes at the Buffalo Airport. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.18 N Foose, MO
EF0category
Jan 7, 2008 8:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is an extension of the Webster County tornado. A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-1 tornado tracked into southern Dallas County. Only trees were damaged from this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.94 S Handley, MO
F0category
May 6, 2003 6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Olive, MO
F1category
May 5, 1996 9:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Conway, MO
F1category
Oct 14, 1966 2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F1category
Dec 11, 1959 3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Buffalo, MO
Dallas County · 6,000 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.
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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Buffalo have on record?
Our records show 94 hail, 131 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near Buffalo, MO, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 2, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Buffalo?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Buffalo, MO is 2.75″. It was reported near .88 SE Buffalo, MO on June 15, 2008.
A storm report showed up near my home in Buffalo — 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 Buffalo and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Buffalo — 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 Buffalo address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Buffalo — 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 Buffalo address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Buffalo — 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 Buffalo, MO, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Buffalo, 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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