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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Salem, MO from November 15, 1955 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 65560 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
111
Wind Reports
110
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Salem, MO · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Salem, MO

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2025
1:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING - Quarter 1.00 in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Howes, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2025
9:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Salem, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
7:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Salem, MO
1.25″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Northeast of Salem.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Howes, MO
1.50″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Anutt, MO
1.50″ hail
May 26, 2024
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Montauk, MO
2.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Howes Mill, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2024
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Salem, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2024
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CoCoRAHS observer reported quarter size hail and minor leaf damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Salem, MO
1.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail 3 miles south of Salem reported via law enforcement.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Salem, MO
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2023
7:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Salem, MO
2.50″ hail
May 9, 2023
12:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS SIZE OF PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 5 WNW STONE HILL. VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PIC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Stone Hill, MO
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Spring, MO
2.50″ hail
May 8, 2023
10:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS THE TIME OF PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 5 WNW STONE HILL. CONFIRMED THIS ROUND OF GOLF BALL TO TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL FELL AROUND 530PM PER SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Stone Hill, MO
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2023
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Howes, 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 Salem, MO

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches blown off tree into internet utility line. Line downed into roadway. Time estimated from security camera footage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, MO
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell near the Montauk State Park campground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Montauk, MO
UNK mph
Oct 18, 2025
8:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Hwy 119 north of Montauk State Park entrance. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Montauk, MO
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down about 10 miles east of Salem on Highway 32.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Stone Hill, MO
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and branches down on CR5080 and Highway 19 south of Salem. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Salem, MO
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down 3-4 miles south of Salem.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Salem, MO
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
4:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via social media... delayed report of tree blown across highway at HWY 119 and VV Junction. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Montauk, MO
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
8:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Time based on radar. four large trees toppled or split.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Lenox, MO
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on CR 2070.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Anutt, MO
69 mph
Mar 14, 2024
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public weather station measured 69mph wind gust near the Jadwin area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Jadwin, MO
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2024
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on 19 Highway near Highway N.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Gladden, MO
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2024
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of multiple trees down south of Salem... near the Jadwin area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jadwin, MO
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2024
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report. On county road 6633 in dent county straight line winds downed several trees and blew shingles off the roof at 150 CR 6633 in Dent county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Montauk, MO
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
3:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 W Howes. 4 miles nnw of Salem. large tree limb snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Howes, MO
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree top broken off and tree branches downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Salem, 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 Salem, MO

18 reports
UNK category
May 21, 2025
3:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed just south of Salem off State Highway HH to the south of Salem and lifted east of Salem just north of Highway 32. near County Road 4185. Numerous trees were uprooted and barns were damaged. Max winds were 78 mph winds and the width was 500 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Salem, MO
UNK category
May 21, 2025
3:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed a tornado damaged or destroyed outbuildings... downed power lines and uprooted trees. Max winds were 85 MPH and width was 75 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Howes, MO
UNK category
May 19, 2025
10:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado damaged a barn and uprooted trees along and east of Highway Z to the west of Custer. This tornado may extend northeast depending on further reports.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Darien, MO
UNK category
Oct 24, 2021
11:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN NWS STORM SURVEY REVEALED THAT AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH WINDS ESTIMATED AT 100 MPH BEGAN JUST EAST OF HIGHWAY 19 NEAR GLADDEN... MO. THE MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH WAS 440 YARDS AND THE PATH LENGTH OF 5.84 MILES. THE TORNADO THEN CAUSED SOME UPLIFT TO A PORTION OF THE ROOF ON A HOUSE WHICH RESULTED IN THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF AN EXTERIOR WALL NEAR COUNTY ROAD 5510. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TRAVELING TOWARDS THE NORTHEAST... WHERE IT UPROOTED AND SNAPPED NUMEROUS TREES BEFORE COMPLETELY DESTROYING A BARN AND SMALL SHED AS IT CROSSED OVER HIGHWAY N SOUTHEAST OF TURTLE... MO. ADDITIONAL TREES WERE UPROOTED AND SNAPPED AT THEIR TRUNKS AS THE TORNADO CROSSED COUNTY ROAD 5380. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR A TOTAL OF 10 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Gladden, MO
UNK category
Apr 1, 2017
4:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND EF-1 RATED TORNADO DAMAGE NEAR THE SHORT BEND AREA OF NORTHEASTERN DENT COUNTY... OR ABOUT 9 MILES NE OF SALEM... MO. MAXIMUM WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE 95 MPH... WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 2.1 MILES. DAMAGE INCLUDED DOWNED TREES AND ROOF DAMAGE TO SEVERAL HOMES IN THE AREA. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Sligo, MO
EF1 category
Feb 29, 2012
1:10 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is a continuation of the EF1 rated tornado that touched down in Phelps County at 01:06 CST. The tornado crossed into northwest Dent County just west of the Richard F. Clement Memorial State Forest and downed trees before moving back into Phelps County before lifting to the northeast of Seaton, north of Highway YY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.62 WNW Anutt, MO
EF1 category
Dec 31, 2010
10:12 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The NWS survey team determined that an EF-1 tornado occurred. The tornado was estimated to be 100 yards wide along County Road 2050 near Lecoma with estimated winds of 90 to 100 mph. The tornado tracked approximately 1.5 miles before entering into rural Phelps County. Several structures had extensive damage or were destroyed along its path including a mobile home near Lecoma where 2 fatalities occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Lecoma, MO
EF0 category
Aug 24, 2007
3:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak EF-0 tornado touched down in rural Dent County approximately eight miles north northwest of Salem. Damage mainly consisted of tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNW Salem, MO
F0 category
May 4, 2003
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Salem, MO
F0 category
Jun 1, 1999
6:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Lecoma, MO
F2 category
Jun 1, 1999
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Lecoma, MO
F1 category
Jun 26, 1994
12:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down along Highway 32 southwest of Salem and moved southeast. One home sustained substantial window and moderate roof damage. A mobile home was completely destroyed while a second received roof and window damage. Two churches along the track sustained minor damage with numerous trees uprooted or sheared off. Two people sustained minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Salem To, MO
F1 category
Nov 15, 1988
8:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F0 category
May 13, 1986
8:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F0 category
Apr 23, 1985
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Salem, MO
Dent County · 4,816 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

Salem, MO area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,673
Households1,936
Housing units2,325
Income
Median household income$39,200
$100k+ households20.6%
$150k+ households3.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,562
Attached single-family61
Small multifamily606
Large multifamily41
Mobile homes55
Housing mix
Single-family share67.2%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share27.8%
Mobile-home share2.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,034
Renter-occupied902
Vacant units389
Home value & age
Median home value$97,200
Owner homes $300k+4.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1970
Older-home share69.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,766
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 111 hail, 110 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near Salem, MO, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Salem?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Salem, MO is 2.75″. It was reported near Stone Hill, MO on May 8, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Salem — 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 Salem address?

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