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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Essex, MO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Essex, MO from April 28, 1959 through February 22, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
6
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Essex, MO · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 22, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Essex, MO

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2018
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED VIA MEDIA. CORRECTION FOR LOCATION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSE Essex, MO
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2018
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED VIA MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Essex, MO
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2007
3:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Essex, MO
0.75″ hail
Sep 23, 2001
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Essex, MO
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 1965
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Essex, MO

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UNK mph
Feb 22, 2023
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN DUE TO STORM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Essex, MO
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE SNAPPED 4 FEET OFF OF GROUND AT INTERSECTION OF HWY 114 AND HWY KK. ALSO A LOT OF SMALL AND MINOR TREE DAMAGE IN ESSEX WITH SMALLER BRANCHES BROKEN OFF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Essex, MO
UNK mph
May 15, 2022
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE SNAPPED ON CR 731 JUST SOUTH OF US 60. OTHER POLES IN THE AREA WERE REPORTED TO BE LEANING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Essex, MO
69 mph
Nov 10, 1998
5:30 AM CST
Wind report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused a concentrated area of damage in a half-block wide area. Numerous trees were down, damaging some houses. At least two vehicles were crushed by falling trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Essex, MO
UNK mph
Apr 30, 1970
10:20 PM CST
Wind report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MO
84 mph
Apr 28, 1959
12:02 AM CST
Wind report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Essex, MO

3 reports
EF2 category
Oct 31, 2013
6:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado, which occurred a few miles southwest of Baker, contained estimated peak winds near 115 mph. Three large equipment sheds and four grain bins were levelled, and debris was carried hundreds of yards. Several large trees were snapped. Farm equipment was overturned. Part of a brick wall was removed from one side of a home. Roof damage occurred to two other homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Essex, MO
EF1 category
Jan 8, 2008
12:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: One house was heavily damaged. The roof was partially torn off the house, and debris was thrown 100 to 200 yards. Three outbuildings and an equipment shed were destroyed. A trailer was thrown about 75 yards. Approximately ten power poles were snapped in half. Windows of vehicles were broken by debris. A few large trees were snapped. A pump house was blown into a propane tank, causing a propane leak. There were two eyewitness accounts of a funnel cloud. Peak winds were estimated at 110 mph. The average path width was about 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 SSE Idalia, MO
F0 category
Jun 17, 1997
11:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Essex, MO
Stoddard County · 10,638 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down in an open farm field. No damage occurred. Numerous funnel clouds were reported on this day, several of which briefly touched down. The funnels were associated with non-severe thunderstorms.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Essex, 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

Essex, MO area census snapshot

People & households
Population373
Households167
Housing units259
Income
Median household income$63,854
$100k+ households24.0%
$150k+ households6.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached175
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily67
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes15
Housing mix
Single-family share67.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share26.6%
Mobile-home share5.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied125
Renter-occupied42
Vacant units92
Home value & age
Median home value$115,600
Owner homes $300k+1.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share52.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars160
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 6 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Essex, MO, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 22, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Essex?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Essex, MO is 1.00″. It was reported near Essex, MO on July 20, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Essex — 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 Essex address?

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