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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Independence, MO from June 1, 1960 through September 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 64016 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
88
Wind Reports
142
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Independence, MO · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Independence, MO

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2026
7:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media post showed quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Independence, MO
1.50″ hail
Aug 19, 2026
7:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media shared report of hail approximately ping pong in size. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sw Independence, MO
1.50″ hail
Aug 19, 2026
7:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: report via social media. time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Independence, MO
1.25″ hail
Aug 19, 2026
6:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media. Time estimate via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Wnw Maywood, MO
1.25″ hail
Aug 19, 2026
6:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public shared photo of hail approximately half dollar sized. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Independence, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
9:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Courtney, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Independence, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video from social media shows estimated quarter sized hail. Time taken from social media and confirmed by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Maywood, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
5:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two reports around same time period with mPING report and social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Maywood, MO
1.25″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
4:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Minor property damage reported. Time confirmed from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Maywood, MO
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2021
1:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM MPING...
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Independence, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2020
8:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Independence, MO
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Independence, MO
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Independence, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2019
11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Independence, 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 Independence, MO

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 7, 2026
1:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM passed along damage to numerous tents and vendors at the Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival. Estimated peak wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Independence, MO
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2026
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo of several large tree branches down in Rotary park in Independence. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Maywood, MO
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 inch tree limb down. Report relayed via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Independence, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: mPING report of downed tree limbs near Alexander Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Independence, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Image of large tree on house. Report relayed from social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Independence, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch broken. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Independence, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Limbs broken from tree. Report relayed from social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Courtney, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public relayed photo of large tree branches down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Independence, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree limbs throughout Independence. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Independence, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree near I-70 and Lees Summit Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Independence, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches broken from tree. Report relayed via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Maywood, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public relayed photos of large tree branches down in house. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Independence, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public relayed video of large tree branch down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Independence, MO
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
6:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree at a residence near Rogers and Sunset. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Independence, MO
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
6:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: mPING report of downed tree limbs near Redwood Drive. Time confirmed from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Courtney, 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 Independence, MO

5 reports
UNK category
Jun 3, 2025
7:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey team has noted damage consistent with a tornado. More information to come.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Independence, MO
EF0 category
Sep 12, 2008
5:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touchdown was reported at 1736CST. The touchdown was in an open field and no damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NW Independence Mem Arp, MO
F1 category
Apr 5, 1978
9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F0 category
Nov 20, 1977
9:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F3 category
Jan 24, 1967
12:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Independence, MO
Jackson County · 221,646 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Independence, MO area census snapshot

People & households
Population121,944
Households50,925
Housing units55,424
Income
Median household income$59,480
$100k+ households35.1%
$150k+ households12.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached39,935
Attached single-family2,719
Small multifamily5,507
Large multifamily5,739
Mobile homes1,452
Housing mix
Single-family share72.1%
Attached-home share4.9%
Multifamily share20.3%
Mobile-home share2.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied31,086
Renter-occupied19,839
Vacant units4,499
Home value & age
Median home value$166,400
Owner homes $300k+12.0%
Owner homes $500k+1.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1967
Older-home share72.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars47,382
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 88 hail, 142 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Independence, MO, 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 Independence?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Independence, MO is 2.25″. It was reported near Independence, MO on August 15, 1966.

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

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

I am selling a home in Independence — 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 Independence address?

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