Hail history for Jackson County, Missouri
Every NOAA hail report filed in Jackson County since 1955, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jackson County
- Last hail
- Aug 18, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 13
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 46 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.50 in
- softball · Sep 18, 2010
677 reports on 272 days since 1955 · #2 of 116 Missouri counties
Hail map · Jackson County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Jackson County
The latest hail report in Jackson County is from August 18, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 13 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 18, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jackson County logged 360 reports on 105 hail days, about 18.0 reports a year. That is 5.1 times the median Missouri county (3.5 a year) and ranks #2 of 116 Missouri counties for all-time reports. Jackson County holds 3% of all 20,478 hail reports in Missouri.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Missouri county. The largest hail on record here is 5.50 in (softball) on September 18, 2010 near 2.77 ESE Cement City.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (130) compared with 2006–2015 (230). The busiest year was 2008, with 47 reports on 16 days. Hail here peaks in April (24% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jackson County 18.0
- Median Missouri county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jackson County 105
- Median Missouri county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jackson County 6%
- Median Missouri county 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 8 | 10 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||
| 2024 | 14 | 6 | 20 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 18 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 13 | ||||||||
| 2017 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 8 | 1.75 in | View |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 11 | 1.75 in | — |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2010 | 5.50 insoftball | 2.77 ESE Cement City | $1.0 million | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.54 E Sibley | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | Lone Jack Berry Arpt | — | 12:24 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.54 E Sibley | — | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.33 SSW Blue Spgs | — | 15:53 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 264 39%
- 1–2 in 374 55%
- 2 in + 37 5%
- No size 2
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 SW Independence | 07:01 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 E Independence | 07:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Sugar Creek | 06:56 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 WNW Maywood | 06:54 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE North Kansas City | 06:50 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SSE North Kansas City | 06:50 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 SSE North Kansas City | 06:49 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 NW Kansas City | 06:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Fairmont | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.61 W Independence | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 SW Independence Mem Arp | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Oak Grove | 19:10 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Jackson County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 466 | 4.00 in |
| Lee's Summit | 112 | 2.75 in |
| Independence | 76 | 5.50 in |
| Blue Springs | 68 | 2.75 in |
| Oak Grove | 29 | 1.75 in |
| Grandview | 26 | 2.00 in |
| Grain Valley | 19 | 1.75 in |
| Lone Jack | 18 | 2.75 in |
| Greenwood | 13 | 2.50 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner | 9 | 8 | Sep 23, 2023 |
| Lake Lotawana | 9 | 9 | Mar 5, 2022 |
| Raytown | 6 | 6 | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Sibley | 6 | 4 | May 26, 2016 |
| Lake Tapawingo | 1 | 1 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Levasy | 1 | 1 | Apr 2, 1982 |
| River Bend | 1 | 1 | Sep 18, 2010 |
Questions about hail in Jackson County
How often does it hail in Jackson County, Missouri?
677 hail reports have been logged in Jackson County since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 18.0 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 116 Missouri counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jackson County?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jackson County?
5.50 in (softball size) on September 18, 2010 near 2.77 ESE Cement City. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jackson County?
The most recent report in this data is from August 18, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jackson County had in the last five years?
13 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 46 reports. The most recent was August 18, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.