Lafayette County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Lafayette County, Missouri recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 5 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 38 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 33 high-wind reports with gusts up to 67 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 6, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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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, August 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 258 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Oak Grove, moving east at 20 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... Higginsville, Concordia, Emma, Aullville, and Fayetteville.”
- Hail 0.5" Lafayette 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" Lafayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 611 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Corder to near La Monte to near Windsor. Movement was northeast 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...”
“At 536 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Kingsville to near Chilhowee to near Montrose. Movement was northeast 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 Lafayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lafayette 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 Lafayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lafayette County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“mPING report of downed tree limbs near Route 23. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“mPING report of downed tree limbs. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind 62 mph Higginsville SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 2 SW Waverly SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Concordia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Lexington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Wellington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Bates City SPC verified report
Sunday, May 31, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Personal weather station measured 58 mph. (EAX)”
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (EAX)”
- Wind 58 mph Higginsville SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 SW Lexington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Alma SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Odessa SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Carport blown into a tree and downed limbs at a residence in Odessa. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown Odessa SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 67 mph
- Wind 67 mph Higginsville SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Downed wires near Mecklin School Road. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Napoleon SPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Several reports of downed wires and power outages near Dover. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Downed wires near Salt Lick Circle. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown Dover SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Napoleon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 W Aullville SPC verified report
Sunday, April 12, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Downed power pole near Cumberland Road. Time confirmed from radar. (EAX)”
“Social media report of several large trees snapped or uprooted near Route 131 south of Odessa. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 4 W Lake Lafayette SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Lake Lafayette SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 NE Lone Jack 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 Lafayette County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1043 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mayview, or near Odessa, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Odessa, Higginsville, Mayview, Dover, and Aullville. This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 36 and 56.”
- Hail 0.75" Lafayette County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). Time adjusted based on radar. (EAX)”
- Hail 1" Odessa SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Lafayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lafayette County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Lafayette 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 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Lafayette County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1253 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Odessa to near Kingsville to near East Lynne. Movement was east 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 Lafayette County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1203 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Wellington, or near Richmond, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Lafayette County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, September 18, 2025
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple reports of downed wires and power outages in the Lexington area. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Social media report of downed tree limbs on U.S. Highway 24 near Napoleon. Utility company reported tree and wire damage in this area as well. Time estimated from radar (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown Lexington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Napoleon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Bates City SPC verified report
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“KSHB-TV viewer shares photo of shed roof damage south of Bates City. Stronger storm with subtle downburst divergence signature noted. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 S Bates City SPC verified report
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Lafayette County, MO?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 6, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 38 severe weather events in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County recently?
Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
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