HailEvidence → Independence, MO → 2026-04-15
Did it hail in Independence, MO on April 15, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Independence, MO on April 15, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Independence on 2026-04-15
Distances are from the Independence city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:10 UTC | 1 NW Independence, Jackson | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:06 UTC | 1 SW Maywood, Jackson | SPC · preliminary |
| 10 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 22:39 UTC | 2 E Glenaire, Clay | SPC · preliminary |
4.3 mi, hail: “Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
5.8 mi, hail: “Video from social media shows estimated quarter sized hail. Time taken from social media and confirmed by radar. (EAX)”
10 mi, wind: “Large tree downed at a residence. Time estimated from radar. (EAX)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-15?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Independence hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12