Platte 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 Platte County, Missouri recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 15 hail reports with hail up to 4.5", among 57 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 42 high-wind reports with gusts up to 79 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 Platte County
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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, 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" Platte County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Downed wires near Thomas Street. Time confirmed from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown Weston 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 Platte County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 311 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kansas City, or near Parkville, moving north at 10 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Platte 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 Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
8 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 79 mph
“ASOS station KMCI Kansas City Intl. (EAX)”
“Large tree uprooted. Report relayed via social media. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind 79 mph 1 W Kansas City Intl Ar SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Lake Waukomis SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Houston Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Waldron SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 S Platte City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Beverly SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Weatherby Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Beverly SPC verified report
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Downed tree near Line Creek Trail. Time based on social media report and confirmed from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Houston Lake SPC verified report
Sunday, May 31, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Social media report. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Large tree blocking the roadway. Report relayed via EM. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Hail 1.75" 2 NNW Platte Woods SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Platte Woods SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Riverside SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Lake Waukomis SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Kansas City Intl SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Report of 60 mph gust relayed from EM. (EAX)”
“Photo shared via social media of large tree snapped at trunk... time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind 60 mph Parkville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Weatherby Lake SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 64 mph
“Delayed report. Downed wires from strong winds near Cookingham Drive. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind 64 mph Lake Waukomis SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 2 NNE Lake Waukomis SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Dearborn SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Ferrelview SPC verified report
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Winchester, or near Oskaloosa, moving northeast at 35 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" Platte County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“Downed tree limbs near Barry Road. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Tree down and cable service lines blocking road. (EAX)”
- Wind 65 mph 3 SSE Ferrelview SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Weatherby Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Platte Woods 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" Platte County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Social media picture of multiple tree limbs down... at least 6 inches in diameter. (EAX)”
- Wind 58 mph Kansas City Intl Arpt SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Platte Woods SPC verified report
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" Platte County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“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.”
“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 Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
4 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 Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Platte 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 Platte County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 4.5"
“Social media report and photo. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Social media photo and size estimate. Time based on radar. (EAX)”
- Hail 4.5" 1 NE Weatherby Lake SPC verified report
- Hail 4" 1 SE Weatherby Lake SPC verified report
- Hail 3.5" 1 E Lake Waukomis SPC verified report
- Hail 2.75" 2 NW Parkville SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 1 N Houston Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Lake Waukomis SPC verified report
Monday, March 9, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"
“Up to inch and a half hail reported. (EAX)”
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (EAX)”
- Hail 1.5" 2 S Ferrelview SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 S Ferrelview SPC verified report
Monday, September 15, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“KSHB-TV viewer showed picture of 1 inch hail near Parkville. (EAX)”
- Hail 1" 1 SSE Parkville SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Platte County, MO?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 57 severe weather events in Platte 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 Platte County recently?
Yes — 15 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 4.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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