Tag: Independence, MO

  • Independence, MO 05-25-2023

    Hail Map Independence, MO 05-25-2023

    Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Independence, MO, Blue Springs, MO and Atchison, KS on May 25, 2023. This hail storm was traveling ESE at 37 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 6 hour(s). There were 1 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 2.25″ and an average hail size of 1.45″. We estimate that 40,881 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect potential damage to fruit, crops and vegetation, but not much else (Intensity Rating 1).

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  • Independence, MO 05-25-2023

    Hail Map Independence, MO 05-25-2023

    Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Independence, MO, Blue Springs, MO and Platte City, MO on May 25, 2023. This hail storm was traveling ESE at 28 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 6 hour(s). There were 1 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 2.5″ and an average hail size of 1.41″. We estimate that 62,672 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to see minor damage to vehicles, tile roofs and crops in isolated areas (Intensity Rating 2).

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  • Columbia, MO 03-31-2023

    Hail Map Columbia, MO 03-31-2023

    Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Columbia, MO, Independence, MO and Grain Valley, MO on March 31, 2023. This hail storm was traveling ENE at 57 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 9 hour(s). There were 53 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 2″ and an average hail size of 1.49″. We estimate that 120,825 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect widespread, severe damage to tiled roofs, automobiles, and aircraft over highly populated areas. Risk of personal injury is also high, and is often accompanied by other severe weather events (wind, tornadoes).

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  • Kansas City, MO 06-08-2022

    Hail Map Kansas City, MO 06-08-2022

    Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Kansas City, MO, Independence, MO and Russellville, AR on June 8, 2022. This hail storm was traveling ESE at 36 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 11 hour(s). Radar reported a max hail size of 3.5″ and an average hail size of 1.37″. We estimate that 59,909 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to see minor damage to vehicles, tile roofs and crops in isolated areas (Intensity Rating 2).

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  • Kansas City, MO 06-08-2022

    Hail Map Kansas City, MO 06-08-2022

    Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Kansas City, MO, Independence, MO and Clarinda, IA on June 8, 2022. This hail storm was traveling E at 21 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 8 hour(s). There were 7 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 2″ and an average hail size of 1.32″. We estimate that 64,848 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to find damaged crops, glass damage, automobile bodywork damage, as well as isolated roof damage (Intensity Rating 3).

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