Buchanan County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Buchanan County, Missouri recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 11 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 61 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 50 high-wind reports with gusts up to 72 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Buchanan County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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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.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph
“Several reports of tree limbs down in the Faucett area. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Downed tree damaged property at a residence near Blackwell Road. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind 66 mph 1 ESE Saint Joseph Airp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Faucett SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Country Club Villa SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 N De Kalb SPC verified report
Friday, July 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph
“Downed tree and wires near Northridge Drive. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Downed power lines reported north of De Kalb. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind 72 mph 5 NNE Rushville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Country Club Villa SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NNW De Kalb SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 120 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lathrop, moving 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Several reports of downed wires and power outages on the east sides of St. Joseph and Country Club Village. (EAX)”
“Several downed trees in St. Joseph. Time based on social media reports and confirmed from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Country Club Villa SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Saint Joseph SPC verified report
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 257 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wathena, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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... St.”
- Hail 0.25" Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central, northwest, and west central Missouri. WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central, northwest, and west central Missouri. WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 752 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gower, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A few reports of downed limbs and wires south of St. Joseph. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Saint Joseph SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph
“Measured from handheld anemometer. (EAX)”
“KSTJ ASOS recorded 61 mph wind gust. (EAX)”
- Wind 72 mph 4 E Saint Joseph SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 1 NE Saint Joseph Airpo SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Saint Joseph SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Saint Joseph SPC verified report
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Gusty winds are expected late this morning into the early afternoon as an area of rain and embedded thunderstorms continues to shift eastward through portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. Winds will increase on the western edge of the shield of precipitation with gusts between 40 to 50 mph possible out of an east to southeasterly direction.”
- Wind 50 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Downed wires and power outages near Virginia Street. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Saint Joseph SPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
“Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Social media report. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Hail 1.25" 1 SSW Country Club Vill SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 E Agency SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 N Faucett SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Rushville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 SE Country Club Villa SPC verified report
Thursday, April 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1015 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Atchison to Winchester to Meriden. Movement was east at 40 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 650 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near St. Joseph to near Dearborn to near Leavenworth. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Elwood, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... St. Joseph, Wathena, Elwood, Country Club Villa, Country Club, and St. Joseph Airport. This includes the following highways... Interstate 29 between mile markers 44 and 53.”
- Hail 0.75" Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT early this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS, Doniphan, and Leavenworth Counties. In Missouri, Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Holt, Nodaway, and Platte Counties. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday.”
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS, Doniphan, and Leavenworth Counties. In Missouri, Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Holt, Nodaway, and Platte Counties.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS, Doniphan, and Leavenworth Counties. In Missouri, Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Holt, Nodaway, and Platte Counties.”
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph possible. WHERE...In Kansas, Atchison KS and Doniphan Counties. In Missouri, Andrew, Atchison MO, Buchanan, Holt, and Nodaway Counties. WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”
- Wind 60 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
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 and northeast Kansas and north central, northwest, and west central Missouri. WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1013 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gower, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... St. Joseph, Cameron, Plattsburg, Gower, Stewartsville, Agency, Osborn, Clarksdale, Easton, Turney, and Amity. This includes the following highways...”
- Hail 0.75" Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. TIMING...Until 8 PM CST this evening. WINDS...West-southwest winds 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will quickly spread out of control. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme.”
“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme.”
- Wind 50 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 640 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking line of showers with strong winds along a line extending from near Traer to near Queen City. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 640 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking line of heavy rain along a line extending from near Traer to near Queen City. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Buchanan County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Buchanan County, MO?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 61 severe weather events in Buchanan County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Buchanan County recently?
Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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