Hail history for Jackson County, MO

Jackson County has 669 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 403 of them 1″ or larger and 37 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.5″ (grapefruit) on September 18, 2010.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 669 since 1955

1″ or larger 403 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 37 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.5″ grapefruit · September 18, 2010

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Jackson County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Jackson County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 669 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 11, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 1, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Jackson County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail reported in western Independence.

May 26, 2016 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Three inch hail was reported at the Jackson County Sheriffs Office.

September 18, 2010 · 5.5″ (grapefruit)

Hail up to five and a half inches in diameter, was reported in the Independence Mall area. Skylights were shattered at the mall, with numerous vehicles in the parking lot suffering extensive hail damage. There was also hail damage, to vehicles at nearby auto dealerships.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
6	61	43	31	48	233	199	48

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Jackson County

Has it ever hailed in Jackson County?

Yes — 669 hail events have been recorded for Jackson County, MO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 403 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jackson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jackson County, MO is April 15, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Jackson County?

5.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on September 18, 2010. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Missouri hail history

All 115 Missouri counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.