Independence, MO 03-07-2017

Doppler radar detected Golf Ball size hail near Independence, MO, Shawnee, KS and Bonner Springs, KS on March 7, 2017. This hail storm was traveling ENE at 56 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 1 hour(s). There were 24 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 2.75″ and an average hail size of 1.92″. We estimate that 70,587 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to find widespread roof damage, broken glass and automobile bodywork damage in well populated areas.