Jackson County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Jackson County, Missouri recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 16 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 98 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 82 high-wind reports with gusts up to 76 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 Jackson 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.
See the specifics — free →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.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 140 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gladstone, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large 20 foot long tree limb downed at a residence. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 N Belton SPC verified report
Thursday, July 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“3 inch tree limb down. Report relayed via social media. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown Independence SPC verified report
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 819 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Willisville to near Pittsburg. Movement was 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Downed wires near 14th Terrace. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Downed wires near Baltimore Avenue. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 S Blue Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 W Raytown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 ESE Kansas City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 W Raytown SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 310 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cedar Lake Area to 6 miles southwest of Altenburg. Movement was east at 20 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...”
“At 323 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cedar Lake Area to 6 miles west of Cobden to near Altenburg. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 0.75" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 247 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Braymer to near Richmond to near Orrick. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Strong winds may occur away from the main core of storms. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 304 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Independence, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
14 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 76 mph
“At 152 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grand Tower, or 9 miles southwest of Murphysboro, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1258 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Willisville to 9 miles southeast of Chester to Perryville to near Womac. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Wind 76 mph 2 N Courtney SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Oak Grove SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 5 N Grandview SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Sibley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 W Buckner SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Blue Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 E Independence SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Blue Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 WSW Buckner SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Grandview SPC verified report
- + 4 more events this day — full detail in the app
Monday, June 8, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Downed wires near Walnut Court. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“mPING report of minor tree damage. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind 60 mph 2 WNW Lake Winnebago SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Grain Valley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Blue Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Lees Summit SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Grandview SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 S Kansas City SPC verified report
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 709 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Du Quoin to Womac. Movement was southeast at 50 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 31, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Downed wires near 41st and Wayne. Time confirmed from radar. (EAX)”
“Downed tree and wires near 5th Street. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Kansas City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Blue Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 N Lake Tapawingo SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Maywood SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
13 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph
“Lees Summit Municipal Airport measured a 58 mph wind gust. (EAX)”
“Downed wires near Outerbelt Road. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind 66 mph 2 NNE Courtney SPC verified report
- Wind 65 mph 1 SW Kansas City SPC verified report
- Wind 65 mph 4 SSW Kansas City SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 2 ENE Unity Village SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Lone Jack SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 N Oak Grove SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 W Buckner SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Sibley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Blue Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SSW Raytown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Kansas City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Kansas City SPC verified report
- + 1 more event this day — full detail in the app
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1259 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Oakview, or over Gladstone, moving northeast at 55 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 59 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.”
“At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and developing thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dongola to near Chaffee. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. This activity is a zone of concern for rapid development for severe storms in the next hour or so. Remain alert for possible warnings. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 59 mph 3 W Lees Summit SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 26, 2026
8 SPC verified storm reports
“Downed wires and power outages near Nebgen Road. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Several downed trees along and just north of Route 150 and west of Route 7. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Tarsney Lakes SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 E Greenwood SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Greenwood SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Lees Summit SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Raytown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Lake Winnebago SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Maywood SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 E Greenwood SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 69 mph
“Report from personal weather station. (EAX)”
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (EAX)”
- Wind 69 mph 2 N Courtney SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 S Kansas City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 NNW Grandview SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Courtney SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Kansas City SPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). (EAX)”
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (EAX)”
- Hail 1.75" 1 NW Kansas City SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 3 NNW Raytown SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 SE Courtney SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Lone Jack SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NE Grandview SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 N Lake Tapawingo SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Grandview SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Video from social media shows estimated quarter sized hail. Time taken from social media and confirmed by radar. (EAX)”
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (EAX)”
- Hail 1" 1 SW Maywood SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 NW Oak Grove SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 SSE Kansas City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Lone Jack SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Lees Summit SPC verified report
Sunday, April 12, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“Report of 60+ mph wind gusts with storm moving through... magnitude estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Downed tree near Route 7. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind 62 mph 2 WNW Lake Winnebago SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Lake Lotawana SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Raymore SPC verified report
Thursday, April 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1138 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Orrick to near Buckner to Lake Tapawingo to near Leawood. Movement was southeast at 30 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 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...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.”
- Wind 60 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Jackson County, MO?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 98 severe weather events in Jackson County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Jackson County recently?
Yes — 16 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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