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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Ray County, MO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Ray County, MO from May 27, 1955 through September 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
130
Wind Reports
155
Tornado Reports
37
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ray County, MO · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Ray County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 15, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richmond, MO
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Knoxville, MO
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time confirmed from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Knoxville, MO
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Knoxville, MO
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Taken from social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Lawson, MO
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Excelsior Estates, MO
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Social media report and photo of golf ball sized hail. Time and location approximate.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Rayville, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 11, 2026
12:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter size hail on Route 10 east of Woods Heights. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Woods Heights, MO
1.00″ hail
Mar 11, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter size hail in Wood Heights. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Woods Heights, MO
1.25″ hail
Mar 11, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of half dollar size hail in Lawson. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lawson, MO
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time confirmed from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Lawson, MO
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2025
9:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elmira, MO
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2025
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter size hail near Lawson. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lawson, MO
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2024
4:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Woods Heights, MO
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2024
4:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report and photos of quarter size hail in Wood Heights. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wood Heights, 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 Ray County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 15, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees reported at Shirkey Golf Course. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Richmond, MO
UNK mph
Sep 15, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down near Crispin Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Richmond, MO
UNK mph
Sep 15, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down near Main Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Richmond, MO
UNK mph
Sep 15, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles reported down in the Richmond area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richmond, MO
UNK mph
Sep 15, 2026
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several downed trees reported along Hill Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Richmond, MO
UNK mph
Sep 15, 2026
10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees and wires down in the Richmond area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Richmond, MO
63 mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Rayville, MO
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees and limbs near Price Drive between Prairie Ridge Road and Knutter Road along the Ray/Caldwell County line. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Elmira, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: mPING report of downed tree limbs. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Camden, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree split and limbs downed at a business in Richmond. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richmond, MO
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public relayed photo of tree split. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richmond, MO
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree near Saint Cloud Road and Business Route 10. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Richmond, MO
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees and power poles near and north of Richmond. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richmond, MO
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
3:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree at a residence southwest of Richmond. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Richmond, MO
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Excelsior Estates, 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 Ray County

30 reports
UNK category
May 19, 2026
2:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS observed on radar at 9:52 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Woods Heights, MO
UNK category
May 19, 2026
2:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey team confirmed an EF1 tornado occured Monday evening... 5/18/2026... beginning at 9:47 PM CDT in southwestern Ray County Missouri. This tornado caused primarily tree damage along its path... but did impact two properties. The first... north of Fishing River... shortly after the tornado developed. EF1 Damage to two power poles... one out building... and a roll over of an empty livestock trailer. The tornado resulted in widespread EF1 tree damage near Reynolds Road and W 108th Street. The tornado continued east-northeast... crossing highway 10 south of Elkhorn before causing tree damage north of Swanwick before crossing highway 13. The tornado ended near the intersection of Frazier Road and Millville Road at 10:06 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Missouri City, MO
UNK category
Aug 4, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Radar confirmed tornado. Also had reports from a chaser of ongoing tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Russellville, MO
UNK category
Aug 4, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to a home and outbuildings along Highway E.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Russellville, MO
UNK category
Aug 4, 2023
10:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Chimney toppled and roof damage to a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Knoxville, MO
UNK category
Jun 11, 2021
7:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MEDIA REPORT OF BRIEF TORNADO OFF OF MISSOURI HIGHWAY 210 BETWEEN MISSOURI CITY AND ORRICK. BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED A VIDEO OF THE TORNADO AND POSTED ON TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Orrick, MO
UNK category
Oct 9, 2018
7:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Knoxville, MO
EF1 category
May 16, 2015
10:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The supercell that produced an EF-2 tornado near Sibley went on to produce a 2nd tornado near the city of Polo. It formed a few miles south of Polo in Ray County, producing some EF-1 damage to outbuildings in Ray County. The tornado then crossed into Caldwell County, and dissipated just east of Polo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.81 WNW Taitsville, MO
EF2 category
May 16, 2015
10:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is a continuation of the tornado that formed in northern Jackson County and moved in Ray County. Ahead of the advancing QLCS a supercell formed in Jackson County a supercell formed and produced a tornado just southwest of Sibley. This tornado crossed the Missouri River into Ray County and produced EF-2 damage, mainly to rural areas of the county. It did impact a mobile home and ripped its support straps out of the ground and wrapped it around a nearby tree. No one was occupying the residence at the time, so no injuries were reported. The tornado dissipated in rural Ray County, just northwest of Orrick.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.54 W Orrick, MO
EF0 category
May 16, 2015
8:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Ahead of the advancing QLCS that was responsible for widespread wind damage a supercell formed, which caused a very brief and weak tornado that did some minor damage to residences and trees in Lawson.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .53 W Lawson, MO
EF0 category
May 10, 2014
5:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado 2 for the day formed just north of the town of Lexington, Missouri and did damage to trees along the northern bank of the Missouri River, just north of Lexington. No structures were damaged in this short and weak tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.29 E Lexington Arpt, MO
EF2 category
May 10, 2014
4:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is a continuation of the tornado that formed in Jackson County Missouri, just south of Sibley, Missouri and trekked eastward paralleling Highway 210 just north of the Missouri River. The tornado entered the city of Orrick, Missouri, causing widespread damage in the town with the worst damage rating the tornado an EF-2. The school in town was nearly destroyed, causing classes to come to an end for the remainder of the school year. The tornado continued east of town and dissipated just southwest of Henrietta, Missouri.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.21 WSW Orrick, MO
F0 category
Apr 15, 2006
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado was on the ground from near Vibbard to 1 mile north of Knoxville. Only damage was where a roof was blown off a house and into the road, along with tree and power line damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Vibbard, MO
F1 category
Mar 12, 2006
9:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado crossed into Ray county from Jackson county at 0915 CST...2 miles west of Orrick. The tornado traveled east and lifted 2 miles southeast of Richmond. A gas station was destroyed in Orrick and the roof to the school was blown off..
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Orrick, MO
F1 category
Nov 27, 2005
5:59 PM CST
Tornado report for Ray County, MO
Ray County · 8,413 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed into Ray county from Clay county in Lawson at 1759. The tornado moved north-northeast and dissipated 2 miles north of Lawson. Damage was noted to homes along 184th street to the east of US-69. Barn and tree damage was also noted along Raum Road just north of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lawson, 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 · County

Ray County, MO area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,149
Households9,046
Housing units9,901
Income
Median household income$72,152
$100k+ households42.7%
$150k+ households14.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,413
Attached single-family50
Small multifamily946
Large multifamily56
Mobile homes424
Housing mix
Single-family share85.0%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share10.1%
Mobile-home share4.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,007
Renter-occupied2,039
Vacant units855
Home value & age
Median home value$187,400
Owner homes $300k+23.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1974
Older-home share58.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,752
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 130 hail, 155 wind, and 37 tornado reports in Ray County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ray County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Ray County is 2.75″. It was reported near Richmond, MO on May 4, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ray County — 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 Ray County address?

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