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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Van Buren, MO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Van Buren, MO from March 25, 1964 through August 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
37
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Van Buren, MO · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Van Buren, MO

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Aug 20, 2026
3:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Van Buren, MO
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2025
7:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 50-55 mph wind gusts also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Buren, MO
2.50″ hail
May 16, 2025
7:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Van Buren, MO
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Buren, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
9:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on M Hwy... 4 miles north of Van Buren.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Van Buren, MO
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 hail and trees down.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Van Buren, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWO SEPARATE REPORTS OF DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN VAN BUREN. REPORT RELAYED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Buren, MO
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
7:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Van Buren, MO
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2022
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL OBSERVED NEAR JUNCTION OF US 60 AND HWY 21N.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Van Buren, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2022
9:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED 45-50 MPH WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Buren, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2020
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Van Buren, MO
1.50″ hail
Jun 26, 2018
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VAN BUREN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Buren, MO
2.00″ hail
May 29, 2017
12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN GOLFBALLS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eastwood, MO
0.75″ hail
Feb 29, 2012
3:23 AM CST-6
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Van Buren, MO
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
6:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NE Van Buren, 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 Van Buren, MO

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking a lane of US 60.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Chicopee, MO
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2026
10:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Couple trees down at the junction of HWY C and HWY F near Eastwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSW Chicopee, MO
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2025
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Movie theater screen damaged at the 21 Drive Inn northeast of Van Buren due to strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Van Buren, MO
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 trees down at Highway D and Jason Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Van Buren, MO
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Van Buren.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, MO
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2023
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb down along Hwy 60.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Van Buren, MO
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2023
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Van Buren, MO
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2022
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO A BUSINESS IN VAN BUREN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Van Buren, MO
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG ROUTE M NW OF VAN BUREN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Van Buren, MO
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2022
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 125 SOUTH OF U.S. HIGHWAY 60 AND WEST OF STATE ROUTE C. LARGE TREE BLOCKING ANOTHER PART OF STATE ROUTE C... PLUS OTHER TREE DAMAGE... NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF STATE ROUTE C AND COUNTY ROAD 3280. THIS DAMAGE OCCURRED SLIGHTLY LATER AND TO THE SOUTHEAST OF THE FIRST DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Van Buren, MO
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2022
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2-3 INCH DIAMETER LIMBS DOWN. FLASH FLOODING OCCURRING ON ROADS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, MO
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2021
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED ON D HIGHWAY NORTH OF VAN BUREN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Van Buren, MO
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUPLE OF LARGE TREES DOWN AND SEVERAL THREE TO FOUR INCH LIMBS DOWN. REPORT FROM MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Chicopee, MO
UNK mph
May 27, 2021
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN. PHOTO RELAYED VIA TWITTER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Van Buren, MO
UNK mph
May 3, 2020
5:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN. 1/4 INCH HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Van Buren, 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 Van Buren, MO

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 19, 2025
3:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL *** An EF-3 tornado with peak winds of 165 mph struck Carter and Wayne County in southeast Missouri. The most severe damage occurred in Leeper... Missouri... in Wayne County where several homes were nearly completely destroyed. Two people died when their camper was tossed into the nearby Black River. Thousands of trees were damaged or snapped along the path of this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Chicopee, MO
UNK category
Mar 15, 2025
3:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Home reported destroyed on D Highway near the Carter/Reynolds County line. Time estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Van Buren, MO
F4 category
Apr 24, 2002
3:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado damage path began on the west side of Van Buren, right along the Current River, and crossed U.S. Route 60 very close to the Current River bridge. Two businesses in Van Buren, a lodge and a restaurant, were heavily damaged by F-2 intensity winds. The tornado travelled southeast across hilly and forested terrain until reaching the community of Ellsinore. Damage on the south side of Ellsinore was severe, where about 7 businesses were destroyed. Most of the damage at Ellsinore, which was inflicted by F-4 intensity winds, occurred along and near U.S. Highway 60. Across Carter County, 13 homes were destroyed and 12 homes suffered major damage. The tornado then moved into the Mark Twain National Forest and crossed into Butler County north of Highway 60.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Van Buren, MO
F1 category
Dec 2, 1982
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
F3 category
Mar 25, 1964
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren, MO
Carter County · 1,876 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

Van Buren, MO area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,146
Households406
Housing units524
Income
Median household income$20,441
$100k+ households9.9%
$150k+ households2.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached301
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily143
Large multifamily23
Mobile homes54
Housing mix
Single-family share57.4%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share31.7%
Mobile-home share10.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied170
Renter-occupied236
Vacant units118
Home value & age
Median home value$77,400
Owner homes $300k+1.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1973
Older-home share67.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars260
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 37 hail, 45 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Van Buren, MO, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Van Buren?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Van Buren, MO is 3.00″. It was reported near Van Buren, MO on March 5, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Van Buren — 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 Van Buren address?

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