Independence hail and storm history, since 2023.
28 storm days at the National Weather Service's severe line in or within a mile of Independence since 2023: 23 with thunderstorm wind, 4 with hail, 3 with high wind, 1 with tornado, 1 with heavy snow.
Weather radar put 1.5 inch hail over Independence, covering about 17% of it, on August 18, and 1 inch hail was reported there.
Storm days per month
Every storm day since 2023
- September 6, 2026Thunderstorm wind
3 wind damage reports came from Independence on September 6.
- August 18, 2026Hail
Weather radar put 1.5 inch hail over Independence, covering about 17% of it, on August 18, and 1 inch hail was reported there.
- June 13, 2026Thunderstorm wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm gust was reported in Independence on June 13.
- May 31, 2026HailThunderstorm wind
Weather radar put 1 inch hail over Independence, covering about 4% of it, on May 31. 5 wind damage reports came from Independence on May 31.
- May 18, 2026Thunderstorm wind
8 wind damage reports came from Independence on May 18.
- April 23, 2026Thunderstorm wind
2 wind damage reports came from Independence on April 23.
- April 17, 2026Thunderstorm wind
A 70 mph thunderstorm gust was reported in Independence on April 17.
- March 6, 2026Thunderstorm wind
2 wind damage reports came from Independence on March 6.
- July 16, 2025Thunderstorm wind
6 wind damage reports came from Independence on July 16, 2025.
- July 11, 2025Thunderstorm wind
A 72 mph thunderstorm gust was measured in Independence on July 11, 2025.
- June 26, 2025Thunderstorm wind
2 wind damage reports came from Independence on June 26, 2025.
- June 3, 2025TornadoThunderstorm wind
A tornado was reported in or within a mile of Independence on June 3, 2025, rated EF1 by the National Weather Service survey. A 76 mph thunderstorm gust was reported in Independence on June 3, 2025.
- June 2, 2025Thunderstorm wind
A 70 mph thunderstorm gust was reported in Independence on June 2, 2025.
- May 19, 2025Thunderstorm wind
2 wind damage reports came from Independence on May 19, 2025.
- April 1, 2025HailThunderstorm wind
1 inch hail was reported in Independence on April 1, 2025. 3 wind damage reports came from Independence on April 1, 2025.
- March 14, 2025Thunderstorm windHigh wind
A 68 mph thunderstorm gust was reported in Independence on March 14, 2025. A 62 mph gust was measured near Independence under a high wind warning on March 14, 2025.
- March 5, 2025High wind
4 wind damage reports came from near Independence under a high wind warning on March 5, 2025.
- March 4, 2025High wind
A 63 mph gust was measured near Independence under a high wind warning on March 4, 2025.
- January 5, 2025Heavy snow
A winter storm warning covered Independence on January 5, 2025, with 13 inches of snow reported nearby.
- July 31, 2024Thunderstorm wind
8 wind damage reports came from Independence on July 31, 2024.
- July 2, 2024Thunderstorm wind
9 wind damage reports came from Independence on July 2, 2024.
- June 25, 2024Thunderstorm wind
2 wind damage reports came from Independence on June 25, 2024.
- May 25, 2024Thunderstorm wind
A 81 mph thunderstorm gust was measured in Independence on May 25, 2024.
- May 19, 2024Thunderstorm wind
5 wind damage reports came from Independence on May 19, 2024.
- May 6, 2024Thunderstorm wind
2 wind damage reports came from Independence on May 6, 2024.
- April 27, 2024Thunderstorm wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm gust was reported in Independence on April 27, 2024.
- April 16, 2024Thunderstorm wind
2 wind damage reports came from Independence on April 16, 2024.
- March 13, 2024Hail
Weather radar put hail of 2 inches or larger over Independence, covering about 20% of it, on March 13, 2024.
Check your roof against these storms.
The estimate measures your roof from the satellite, prices a replacement in about a minute, and lists every storm on record at your address since 2023.
What to check after thunderstorm wind
- Shingles in the yard or lifted tabs along the ridge and edges
- Creased shingles that no longer lie flat
- Loose or missing ridge caps
- Fence panels and tree limbs down nearby, a sign the gusts reached your street
A free inspection settles it either way: a look at every slope and the soft metals, photographs of anything the storm left, and a plain answer about whether it is worth a claim. Signature Roofing does that in Independence, call +1 816-727-3349.
Questions Independence homeowners ask
- When was the last hail storm in Independence?
August 18, 2026. Weather radar put 1.5 inch hail over Independence, covering about 17% of it, on August 18, and 1 inch hail was reported there. Hail that size (ping pong ball) can crack shingles, break skylights and dent vents and flashing.
- How many storms has Independence had since 2023?
28 storm days reached the National Weather Service's severe line in or within a mile of Independence: 23 with thunderstorm wind, 4 with hail, 3 with high wind, 1 with tornado, 1 with heavy snow. Each one is listed on this page with its date and what was reported.
- Does a storm in Independence mean my roof is damaged?
No. It means the storm reached your area at a strength that can mark a roof, which is why insurers and roofers both look after one. Hail of an inch or more and gusts of 58 mph or more are the sizes that can leave damage you cannot see from the yard, so the next step is a look at the roof, not a decision.
- How do you know a storm reached my street?
From the National Weather Service: its storm reports (hail sizes and wind speeds called in by trained spotters, emergency managers and weather stations), its warnings and damage surveys, and the radar hail estimates it publishes. The street check on this page reads the same records for one address.
The next step after a storm like this is a look at the roof.
Every slope, the soft metals, the attic, with photographs. Free in Independence, and a plain answer on whether there is anything worth a claim.
The bigger picture for Kansas City Metro
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reviewed hail loss claims filed from 2016 through 2018 and ranked Missouri fourth in the nation with 153,403 of them and Kansas fifth with 146,206, so both sides of the Kansas City metro sit in the country's top five hail-claim states. Source.
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance notes that most standard homeowners policies cover damage caused by wind and hail, but that a policy deductible can change at renewal and there can be separate deductibles for different types of loss. Source.
Storm dates, sizes and wind speeds come by area from National Weather Service storm reports, NWS warnings and surveys, and weather radar. We have not inspected your roof. Counting from October 1, 2023.