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Bates County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Has it hailed in Bates County, Missouri recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 17 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 53 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 36 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 12, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Bates County, Missouri showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Bates County, Missouri. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Bates County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Bates County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

53
Events (12 mo)
17
Hail
36
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
70
Max wind (mph)
Sep 12, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 27, 2026 hail event near 4 N Ballard, Bates County, Missouri, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 27, 2026 hail event (1.75") near 4 N Ballard. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 623 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Buckner to Lake Lotawana to near Cleveland to near Greeley. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 656 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mound City to 7 miles west of Appleton City. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

“At 507 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Butler, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Butler, Adrian, Rich Hill, Hume, Amsterdam, Amoret, Foster, Passaic, and Worland.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

Sunday, September 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, September 6, 2026 storm activity in Bates County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1119 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Butler, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Adrian, Creighton, and Ballard. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 139 and 141.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

“Downed tree limbs and wires south of Rockville. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Rockville

Friday, August 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 659 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Montrose, or 14 miles east of Butler, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Deepwater, Montrose, Rockville, and La Due.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 6, 2026 storm activity in Bates County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 121 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Prescott, or near Pleasanton, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rich Hill, Pleasanton, Hume, Prescott, Foster, and Worland.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

“At 309 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rich Hill, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rich Hill. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 118 and 128.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Bates County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“MODOT sensor at Butler Regional Airport. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSW Butler

“Downed tree limbs and wires near Route BB. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Ballard

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 648 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Schell City, or 7 miles east of Rich Hill, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rockville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

“Social media report of small tree limbs down near Rich Hill. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Rich Hill

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Kansas and central, north central, northeast, and west central Missouri. WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Kansas and central, north central, northeast, and west central Missouri. WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Several trees down throughout the town of Rich Hill... some damaging property. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · Rich Hill

“Social media report. Tree uprooted. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · Hume

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Bates County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 806 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Appleton City, or 12 miles east of Rich Hill, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 401 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Creighton, or 8 miles south of Holden, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

Friday, May 8, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 70 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 8, 2026 storm activity in Bates County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Social media report and video. Winds estimated to 70 mph downed trees and limbs at a farm residence east of Butler. Video shows zero visibility in rain and hail at time (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Butler

“Delayed social media report. Downed tree limbs in the area as well. Hail covered the ground. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNW Butler

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 251 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Butler, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Montrose, Ballard, Hartwell, and La Due.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

Monday, April 27, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, April 27, 2026 storm activity in Bates County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 4 N Ballard

“Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · Adrian

Sunday, April 26, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 954 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Archie, or near Adrian, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Garden City and Archie.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

“Social media report. Large tree downed onto property in Butler. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · Butler

Thursday, April 23, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree downed onto the roof of an outbuilding near I-49 and Route AA. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 2 N Adrian

Friday, April 17, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

“Downed wires near 11001 Road. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Amsterdam

“Downed wires and power outages near Route BB. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Ballard

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Taken from social media... video of bent power poles and shingles blown off house. Time estimated by radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · Adrian

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"

“Social media report. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · Amoret

Monday, April 13, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, April 13, 2026 storm activity in Bates County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Corrects previous hail report from Amoret. Social media report. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · Amoret

“Public report of trees down near Highway V. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 5 ESE Amoret

Thursday, April 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 2, 2026 storm activity in Bates County, Missouri
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1233 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Appleton City, or 17 miles east of Rich Hill, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Deepwater, Montrose, Rockville, and La Due.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

“At 1208 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms near Rich Hill, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rich Hill and Rockville. This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 118 and 122.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, and west central Missouri. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, and west central Missouri. WHEN...Until noon CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, and west central Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to noon CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Kansas and central, north central, northeast, and west central Missouri. WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bates County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

“Public report of a downed tree and minor property damage at a residence near Rich Hill. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NW Rich Hill

“Public report of a downed tree and minor property damage at a residence near Rich Hill. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NW Rich Hill

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Bates County, MO?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 12, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 53 severe weather events in Bates County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Bates County recently?

Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Bates County?

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