Ray County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Ray County, Missouri has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 23 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 7 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 14 high-wind reports with gusts up to 63 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 Ray 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 0.75"
“At 551 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Excelsior Estates, or near Lawson, moving east at 35 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" Ray County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph
- Wind 63 mph 3 NNW Rayville 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 Ray County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“At 217 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Lathrop, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Gusty winds may occur away from the main precipitation area along the gust front. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Ray County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Ray County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Elmira SPC verified report
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 Ray County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ray County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“mPING report of downed tree limbs. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Public relayed photo of tree split. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Camden SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Richmond SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“NWS Damage Survey team confirmed an EF1 tornado occured Monday evening... 5/18/2026... beginning at 9:47 PM CDT in southwestern Ray County Missouri. This tornado caused (EAX)”
“TDS observed on radar at 9:52 PM CDT. (EAX)”
- Tornado Tornado 5 ENE Missouri City SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 S Woods Heights SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Richmond SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 141 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Braymer, or 14 miles northeast of Richmond, moving northeast at 60 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... Bogard and Stet.”
“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" Ray County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Ray County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Barn roof peeled off. Roof partially torn off a house. Several trees downed in town. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
“Downed wires near Route T. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown Lawson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Excelsior Estates SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Fleming SPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Downed wires and power outages near Tribble Street. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Wind Unknown Richmond SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"
“Social media report. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
- Hail 1.75" 1 E Excelsior Estates 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 Ray County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Ray County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Ray County, MO?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 23 severe weather events in Ray 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 Ray County recently?
Yes — 7 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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