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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Weatherby Lake, MO
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Weatherby Lake, MO from June 29, 1965 through June 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Weatherby Lake, MO · 1965–presentUpdated Daily · last Jun 17, 2026
Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Weatherby Lake, MO
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Weatherby Lake, MO
3.00″hail
Mar 10, 2026 11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Weatherby Lake, MO
4.50″hail
Mar 10, 2026 11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report and photo. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Weatherby Lake, MO
4.00″hail
Mar 10, 2026 11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo and size estimate. Time based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Weatherby Lake, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 14, 2024 3:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail near Hampton Road and Route 45.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Weatherby Lake, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 14, 2024 3:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). Time confirmed from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Weatherby Lake, MO
1.00″hail
Aug 12, 2021 8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Weatherby Lake, MO
1.00″hail
Jun 30, 2017 3:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PENNY TO QUARTER HAIL SIZE - TIME ESTIMATED
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Kansas City Intl Ar, MO
1.00″hail
May 19, 2017 2:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Weatherby Lake, MO
1.75″hail
May 19, 2017 2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Waldron, MO
1.25″hail
May 26, 2016 9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT CRH
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Weatherby Lake, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 2016 12:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Weatherby Lake, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 2016 12:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Weatherby Lake, MO
0.88″hail
May 26, 2010 3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.07 E Tiffany Spgs, MO
0.75″hail
May 2, 2010 11:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW Platte Woods, MO
1.75″hail
Apr 15, 2006 7:37 PM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiffany Spgs, MO
0.75″hail
Mar 12, 2006 1:53 PM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiffany Spgs, MO
1.00″hail
Mar 12, 2006 8:50 AM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiffany Spgs, MO
1.75″hail
Mar 12, 2006 8:46 AM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Weatherby Lake, MO
0.88″hail
Jun 12, 2005 3:50 PM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Weatherby Lake, MO
0.75″hail
May 11, 2005 3:22 PM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Kansas City Intl Arp, MO
1.00″hail
May 8, 2002 6:06 PM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Weatherby Lake, MO
0.88″hail
Mar 26, 2000 4:06 PM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Kansas City Intl Arp, MO
0.75″hail
May 8, 1988 11:40 AM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MO
1.00″hail
Apr 16, 1982 1:30 PM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MO
1.75″hail
Apr 19, 1966 2:00 PM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MO
0.75″hail
Aug 27, 1965 12:37 AM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MO
1.00″hail
Jun 29, 1965 8:40 PM CST
Hail report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MO
Showing 15 of 28
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 Weatherby Lake, MO
Wind Report Description: Several trees and limbs down in the Tiffany Springs area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree snapped. Report relayed via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs broken. Report relayed via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos shared of several large tree branches down... time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public relayed photo of large tree branch down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2026 1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree snapped near Route K. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
May 19, 2026 2:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared via social media of large tree snapped at trunk... time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
Apr 24, 2026 1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree limbs near Barry Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Weatherby Lake, MO
70mph
Jul 17, 2025 7:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather sensor. Time adjusted based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Weatherby Lake, MO
65mph
May 19, 2025 9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
Oct 26, 2024 1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Social media photo of multiple trees snapped in the Weatherby Lake area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
Aug 27, 2024 11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of downed wires south of KCI Airport in the Weatherby Lake area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
May 21, 2024 3:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Several social media photos of damage between 74th Street and 79th Place. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
May 21, 2024 3:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Social media photos of trees and limbs down near Park Hill High School. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
Mar 14, 2024 1:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe storm damaged power lines near Congress Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
Jun 5, 2020 8:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTS SEVERAL TREE LIMBS DOWN AND POWER OUTAGE NEAR WEATHERBY LAKE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Weatherby Lake, MO
60mph
May 19, 2017 3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
NWS Wind Report Location: Weatherby Lake, MO
61mph
May 19, 2017 3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT KMCI
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Weatherby Lake, MO
60mph
Jul 7, 2016 9:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Kansas City Intl A, MO
60mph
Sep 3, 2012 9:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph, and caused several trees to be blown down, and partially block the roadway on Highway 45, between I-435 and the Nationals Golf Course.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 E Lake Waukomis, MO
70mph
Jun 19, 2010 11:03 AM CST-6
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large business sign was snapped off, with winds estimated to 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.14 E Tiffany Spgs, MO
79mph
Jun 12, 2004 8:54 PM CST
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Weatherby Lake, MO
69mph
Jun 10, 1998 9:00 PM CST
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local police reported 6 to 8 inch diameter trees blown down in Weatherby Lake during a severe thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: Weatherby Lake, MO
UNKmph
Sep 14, 1987 12:35 PM CST
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MO
UNKmph
May 6, 1986 11:55 PM CST
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MO
70mph
Nov 22, 1983 2:11 PM CST
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MO
60mph
Jun 21, 1979 11:30 PM CST
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MO
UNKmph
Apr 19, 1968 9:55 PM CST
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MO
58mph
Aug 15, 1965 5:35 PM CST
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MO
58mph
Aug 15, 1965 5:15 PM CST
Wind report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte 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 Weatherby Lake, MO
1 reports
F2category
Jun 26, 1969 6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Weatherby Lake, MO
Platte County · 30,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MO
Showing 1 of 1
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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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Weatherby Lake have on record?
Our records show 28 hail, 32 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Weatherby Lake, MO, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 17, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Weatherby Lake?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Weatherby Lake, MO is 4.50″. It was reported near Weatherby Lake, MO on March 10, 2026.
A storm report showed up near my home in Weatherby Lake — 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 Weatherby Lake and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Weatherby Lake — 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 Weatherby Lake address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Weatherby Lake — 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 Weatherby Lake address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Weatherby Lake — 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 Weatherby Lake, MO, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Weatherby Lake, 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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