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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Chain of Rocks, MO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Chain of Rocks, MO from January 29, 2013 through April 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Tornado Reports
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Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chain of Rocks, MO · 2013–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Chain of Rocks, MO

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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

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

Pea
0.25″
Low

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

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

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

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

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

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

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

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

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

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

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

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

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

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

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

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

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

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

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

Baseball
2.75″
Major

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

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

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

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

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

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

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

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

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Chain of Rocks, MO

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UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Chain of Rocks, MO
Lincoln County · 17,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Flint Hill, MO
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Chain of Rocks, MO
Lincoln County · 17,640 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 N Flint Hill. Power pole snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Flint Hill, 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 Chain of Rocks, MO

1 reports
EF0 category
Jan 29, 2013
3:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Chain of Rocks, MO
Lincoln County · 17,640 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down along Sycamore Bend Road just southwest of Chain of Rocks. A clear path of tree damage was found south of Sycamore Bend Road, where small branches were snapped from most of the trees within a path that was approximately 20 to 30 yards wide. Some minor roof damage was also noted in this area. The top of one pine tree was snapped off and the tree top was thrown to the northeast. The tornado crossed Sycamore Bend Road and continued northeastward along Jordan Road. A few tree trunks were snapped and several large branches were snapped among the trees along both sides of the road near the Jordan Branch Creek. Minor roof damage was found to several residences along Jordan Road north of the creek. The tornado lifted just south of Highway C.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .83 SW Chain Of Rocks, 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 · City

Chain of Rocks, MO area census snapshot

People & households
Population279
Households70
Housing units73
Income
Median household income$145,887
$100k+ households82.9%
$150k+ households64.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached71
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes2
Housing mix
Single-family share97.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied69
Renter-occupied1
Vacant units3
Home value & age
Median home value$336,000
Owner homes $300k+72.5%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built2001
Older-home share24.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars68
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Chain of Rocks have on record?

Our records show 0 hail, 2 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Chain of Rocks, MO, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Chain of Rocks?

No reported hail size is available for this selection.

A storm report showed up near my home in Chain of Rocks — 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 Chain of Rocks and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

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

I am selling a home in Chain of Rocks — 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 Chain of Rocks address?

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