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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gainesville, MO from July 5, 1955 through June 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 65655 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
76
Wind Reports
97
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gainesville, MO · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gainesville, MO

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
6:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in Dora area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dora, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 3, 2020
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Gainesville, MO
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2018
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HEAVY RAIN AND PEA TO QUARTER SIZE REPORTED AT THE OZARK COUNTY AMBULANCE BASE IN GAINESVILLE MO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, MO
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2018
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dora, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2017
2:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND 65MPH WINDS REPORTED VIA SPOTTER RELAYED FROM NWS LITTLE ROCK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Hardenville, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2017
2:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR HIGH SCHOOL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dora, MO
2.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2016
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM 2 INCH TO 1.5 INCH HAIL. SIZE ESTIMATED FROM PHOTO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Gainesville, MO
0.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2014
2:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Dora, MO
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2014
11:34 AM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gainesville, MO
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2012
2:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Tecumseh, MO
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2011
3:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Dora, MO
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
10:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSE Gainesville Arpt, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2011
3:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Dora, MO
4.50″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
5:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Windows on a car were broken from softball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NE Zanoni, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
5:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, MO

30 reports
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63 mph
Jun 14, 2026
7:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 WSW Dora for time based on radar. Mesonet station GW4435 DORA. Poor radar presentation to support wind speeds reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Dora, MO
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Dora. Minor roof damage to a barn was reported. Several large limbs were also reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dora, MO
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
2:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor roof damage to a barn was reported. Several large limbs were also reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dora, MO
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2024
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Partner report of Howell-Oregon Electric Coop power outage for 700 members... majority in Dora area. Winds pushed trees through power lines and broke 3 poles... and lightning opened a few breakers.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dora, MO
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down with some twisted. Possibly associated with the 4 ENE Willhoit LSR TOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Brixey, MO
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2023
5:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on a home near Dora.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Dora, MO
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down at HWY 5 and W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Gainesville, MO
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large trees uprooted... vehicle damaged by branch... lawn furniture moved. Reported via phone call with pictures sent to office email.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Gainesville, MO
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report. several trees down near highway 5 and highway W south of Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Gainesville, MO
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2023
9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of a tree blown over into power lines in the Dora area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dora, MO
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2023
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO BARNS WERE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Sycamore, MO
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2022
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE DORA AREA HAD 5 ELECTRIC LINES AFFECTED WITH 2 BROKEN POLES AND TREES INTO LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Dora, MO
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2021
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAD REPORTS OF A TREE ACROSS HWY PP BETWEEN JAMES BRIDGE AND HWY 160. LOCAL FIRE REMOVED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Tecumseh, MO
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2021
2:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING HWY AA 2 MILES FROM HWY 181. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Zanoni, MO
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2020
5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ELECTRIC COOP REPORTED POWER LINES/LIMBS DOWN IN THE TECUMSEH AREA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tecumseh, 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 Gainesville, MO

15 reports
UNK category
May 28, 2024
9:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey concluded an EF0 tornado with peak winds around 80 mph started over the Caney Mountain Conservation Area east of Willhoit and travelled northeast for almost 5 miles. The tornado uprooted several trees and snapped large limbs along its path. A tornado debris signature was present on radar for the duration of this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Willhoit, MO
UNK category
May 26, 2024
9:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Radar Confirmed TDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Willhoit, MO
UNK category
Oct 28, 2019
7:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN NWS SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO STARTED NEAR BRYANT CREEK TO THE SOUTHWEST OF DORA IN NORTHERN OZARK COUNTY. THE TORNADO HEAVILY DAMAGED NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS AND TREES ALONG HIGHWAY CC SOUTHWEST OF DORA. TWO MOBILE HOMES WERE ALSO DAMAGED ALONG HIGHWAY CC... WITH ONE OF THE MOBILE HOMES LOSING A ROOF AND BEING PULLED OFF ITS FOUNDATION. THE TORNADO CONTINUED ITS PATH TO THE NORTHEAST... CROSSING HIGHWAY 181 AND 14 NORTH OF DORA WHILE SNAPPING AND DAMAGING HUNDREDS OF TREES BEFORE LIFTING ALONG HIGHWAY 289 TO THE NORTHEAST OF DORA IN SOUTHEASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 12 MINUTES... WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 13.05 MILES... A MAXIMUM WIND OF 105 MPH... AND A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 1/4 MILE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Sycamore, MO
EF1 category
Apr 30, 2010
5:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with maximum winds estimated at 110 mph damaged 30 homes, some severely, along with numerous barns and other outbuildings. Hundreds of oaks trees were damaged including many that were uprooted or snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.27 WNW Lawndale, MO
EF0 category
Apr 30, 2010
5:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down uprooting trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .71 ENE Hardenville, MO
EF1 category
Apr 30, 2010
5:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado produced 90 to 100 mph winds uprotting numerous trees, damaging several outbuildings, a horse trailer, and downing power lines and poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .17 NW Hardenville, MO
EF0 category
Mar 31, 2008
4:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado caused minor damage to a turkey barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 SW Willholt, MO
EF0 category
Dec 2, 2007
12:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of County Road 286 and Highway Z. Numerous trees were damaged by this brief tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Willholt, MO
F0 category
Jan 12, 2005
8:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down near the community of Tecumseh. Several large trees were snapped along Highway 160 near Cloud Nine Resort.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tecumseh, MO
F0 category
Apr 27, 1994
4:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Missouri Highway Patrol relayed a report of a small tornado that Skywarn spotters were tracking.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Gainesville, MO
F0 category
Mar 30, 1993
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly off of Highway 181 damaging an outbuilding and several homes. Pieces of the outbuilding were found a half mile away and 2-by-4 boards were driven through the roof of an old home. Boards were also found stuck in the ground like arrows along with roof shingles torn off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Gainesville, MO
F1 category
Dec 20, 1967
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F1 category
Mar 12, 1961
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F0 category
May 9, 1959
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F0 category
Jul 5, 1955
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, MO
Ozark County · 3,835 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Gainesville, MO area census snapshot

People & households
Population902
Households332
Housing units421
Income
Median household income$31,087
$100k+ households18.7%
$150k+ households5.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached288
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily111
Large multifamily6
Mobile homes16
Housing mix
Single-family share68.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share27.8%
Mobile-home share3.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied163
Renter-occupied169
Vacant units89
Home value & age
Median home value$97,900
Owner homes $300k+1.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share81%
Vehicle context
Households with cars305
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 76 hail, 97 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near Gainesville, MO, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gainesville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gainesville, MO is 4.50″. It was reported near Zanoni, MO on April 19, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gainesville — 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 Gainesville address?

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