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Bates County, MO hail & severe wind history

140 storm reports on file for Bates County between 2010-04-02 and 2026-05-08 — 72 hail and 68 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 8.2 reports a year, and May is the busiest month.

Hail reports
72
4.2 per year
Largest hail
4.25"
softball size · 2017-05-27
Strongest gust
81 mph
70 kt · 2020-05-04
Reported damage
$21K
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
61
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2025
27 reports

Search every Bates County report

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140 of 140 reports match.

Reports by month for the current filter — the shape of Bates County’s storm season.

DateTypeSize / gustNearest locationReport detail
2026-05-08
16:25
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.14 mi NW of NyhartA tree was downed, and damaged a car, west of Butler.
2026-05-08
16:30
Hail1"
quarter
1.08 mi W of Butler Mem ArptUp to quarter sized hail was reported on north side of Butler.
2026-05-08
16:30
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.69 mi N of ButlerButler EM reports multiple trees and powerlines down in and around town, with roadways blocked.
2026-05-08
16:32
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi N of ButlerQuarter sized hail reported in Butler.
2026-05-08
16:32
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.88 mi NW of ButlerLarge tree and power pole downed at College and Maple.
2026-05-08
16:34
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi N of ButlerQuarter sized hail on east side of Butler.
2026-05-08
16:34
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.28 mi ENE of ButlerTree downed and a shed destroyed at a residence east of Butler.
2026-05-08
16:34
Wind61 kt
70 mph
0 mi N of ButlerSeveral trees uprooted at Butler Cemetery.
2026-05-08
16:34
Wind61 kt
70 mph
1.77 mi ENE of ButlerVideo showing estimated 70 mph winds with downed trees at a farm residence east of Butler.
2026-05-08
16:39
Hail1"
quarter
3.87 mi NW of Pleasant RidgeQuarter sized hail reported several miles east of Butler.
2026-05-08
16:39
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.28 mi ENE of ButlerDamaged outbuilding east of Butler.
2026-05-08
16:45
Wind61 kt
70 mph
3.51 mi NW of Pleasant RidgeDamaged grain bin and downed trees along Route H east of Butler.
2025-09-03
19:09
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.54 mi W of AdrianDowned trees and limbs along 8th Street in Adrian.
2025-09-03
19:10
Hail1"
quarter
.54 mi W of AdrianQuarter size hail and tree and vehicle damage from strong winds on 7th Street.
2025-09-03
19:12
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of AdrianSeveral downed trees and limbs near Harlequin Drive in Adrian.
2025-09-03
19:15
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of AdrianWind damage reported in Adrian.
2025-09-03
19:17
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.5 mi N of Long MoundSeveral trees down and property damage at a business near CR 11004.
2025-09-03
19:21
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of AltonaEmergency Manager reports power outages due to strong wind gusts in Altona.
2025-09-03
20:57
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.21 mi NNW of BurdettMultiple trees and powerlines down north of Route AA.
2025-09-03
21:00
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.27 mi ESE of BurdettTrees and powerlines down WNW of Adrian.
2025-09-03
21:02
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.27 mi ENE of BurdettFlagpole snapped, several trees and limbs downed, and minor property damage at a residence on CR 15272.
2025-09-03
21:03
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.79 mi WNW of AdrianTrees and powerlines down making road impassible west of Adrian.
2025-09-03
21:05
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.08 mi E of BurdettCampers overturned, trees and powerlines downed, and property damage northwest of Adrian.
2025-09-03
21:06
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.54 mi W of AdrianWindows broken out of a home by wind driven quarter to half dollar sized hail.
2025-09-03
21:08
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.79 mi W of AdrianDowned trees at a residence near Route 18 and Route FF. Hail also stripped paint from a house and damaged shingles.
2025-09-03
21:10
Wind61 kt
70 mph
2.79 mi WNW of AdrianAt least 15 broken power poles near the Crescent Hill substation in Bates County in northern Bates County.
2025-09-03
21:15
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.69 mi S of AdrianSeveral downed trees reported near Skyline Drive in Adrian.
2025-09-03
21:18
Hail1"
quarter
2.07 mi S of AdrianQuarter size hail reported south of Adrian.
2025-09-03
21:18
Wind61 kt
70 mph
2.76 mi S of AdrianEstimated 70 mph winds south of Adrian.
2025-09-03
21:26
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.88 mi SE of CulverSeveral reports of downed tree limbs and wires between Passaic and Ballard.
2025-06-29
12:22
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.34 mi NNW of BurdettSocial media reports of downed wires and power outages near Route AA west of Archie.
2025-06-29
12:25
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.34 mi SSE of BurdettSocial media report of downed power poles and power lines on Route 18 near County Road 6001 west of Adrian.
2025-06-29
12:35
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.79 mi W of PassaicSocial media report of downed wires near Route F west of Passaic.
2025-06-08
14:25
Hail1"
quarter
2.27 mi ESE of BallardSocial media picture showing quarter sized hail east of Ballard.
2025-06-08
16:56
Hail1"
quarter
2.97 mi NNE of Rich HillEmergency manager relayed report of quarter hail just north of Rich Hill along Interstate 49.
2025-05-19
07:28
Hail1"
quarter
.54 mi E of Rich HillQuarter size hail in Rich Hill.
2025-05-19
14:45
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.76 mi SE of WorlandDowned trees along Route U in Worland.
2025-04-01
21:35
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of SpragueReported quarter sized hail west of Rich Hill.
2025-04-01
21:40
Hail1"
quarter
1.77 mi WNW of Rich HillSocial media report of pea to quarter size hail west and northwest of Rich Hill. Time estimated from radar.
2024-08-29
15:06
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.88 mi NW of Butler Mem ArptEmergency manager reported damage to hangar buildings at Butler Memorial Airport. The evidence suggests a very localized downburst.
2024-05-26
14:35
Hail1"
quarter
5 mi W of Rich HillQuarter sized hail was reported about 5 miles west of Rich Hill along Route A.
2024-05-26
14:44
Hail1.5"
ping pong
1.04 mi E of Rich HillPing pong ball sized hail was reported at the Phillips 66 gas station in Rich Hill. Hail fell for approximately 7 minutes.
2024-05-21
15:18
Wind50 kt
58 mph
3 mi NNE of AdrianAround 15:18 PM CST, a NWS Employee reported several large tree limbs knocked down 3 miles north-northeast of Adrian, MO in Bates county from a severe thunderstorm wind gust.
2024-05-06
22:22
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of ButlerSocial media photo of tree damage in Butler.
2024-04-27
19:08
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2 mi W of Rich HillDowned power lines along Route A west of Rich Hill.
2024-04-27
19:08
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3 mi SW of Rich HillDowned power lines along Route PP southwest of Rich Hill.
2024-04-27
19:17
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3 mi SSE of ButlerDowned power lines along Highway 52 southeast of Butler.
2024-04-27
19:37
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3 mi N of BallardDowned power lines north of Ballard.
2024-04-26
17:03
Hail1.5"
ping pong
.79 mi S of HumePing pong ball sized hail was reported in Hume.
2023-07-30
20:35
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of Rich HillEstimated 60 mph winds in Rich Hill causing power outage.
2023-07-17
18:05
Hail1.75"
golf ball
1.04 mi W of BallardGolf ball sized hail near Ballard.
2023-05-08
16:30
Hail1.5"
ping pong
0 mi N of FosterPing pong ball sized hail was reported in Foster.
2023-05-08
17:26
Hail1.25"
half dollar
.58 mi ESE of Rich HillHalf dollar sized hail was reported in Rich Hill.
2023-04-05
00:09
Hail1"
quarter
.07 mi ENE of AdrianAfter a few hours of no severe reports, additional storms formed after midnight across the southern portions of the CWA. Quarter size hail was reported in Adrian.
2023-04-05
00:13
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.8 mi WSW of SpruceMetal outbuilding was destroyed and powerlines downed.
2022-10-12
04:17
Hail1"
quarter
.18 mi S of AdrianHail ranging from the size of peas to quarters in Adrian.
2022-06-07
15:16
Hail1"
quarter
.44 mi WNW of ButlerNo narrative filed · source: Public
2022-06-07
15:16
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of ButlerPublic reported several tree limbs down.
2022-04-29
08:54
Hail1"
quarter
3.73 mi W of AdrianNo narrative filed · source: Public
2022-03-05
18:40
Hail0.75"
penny
0 mi N of AdrianNo narrative filed · source: Public
2022-03-05
18:51
Hail1"
quarter
1.29 mi WSW of Butler Mem ArptThis report came in via social media.
2020-11-14
19:12
Hail1.25"
half dollar
2.27 mi ESE of BallardNo narrative filed · source: Public
2020-05-04
09:15
Hail1"
quarter
2.07 mi S of BurdettNo narrative filed · source: Public
2020-05-04
09:20
Wind70 kt
81 mph
2.71 mi E of LacyvilleAside from a fatality in a rural area just outside Butler, Missouri widespread wind damage occurred in and around Butler, Missouri. Nearby areas experienced widespread powerline and power pole damage, and in Butler several structures were heavily damage.
2020-05-04
09:20
Wind65 kt
75 mph
2.71 mi E of LacyvilleA gradually decaying supercell produced a significant downburst as it crossed into western Missouri. The worst of the damage occurred in the Amsterdam and Passaic area, where a single fatality occurred due to a large tree falling into a home.
2020-05-04
09:29
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of PassaicNo narrative filed · source: Public
2020-05-03
08:15
Wind65 kt
75 mph
.69 mi N of ButlerIn a relatively isolated incident an otherwise sub-severe thunderstorm produced a significant downburst in the city of Butler. The damage was pretty confined to a small area, but that area appeared to be hit hard, especially as a TV antenna came down at an old abandoned station.
2019-10-15
13:05
Hail0.88"
nickel
3.25 mi E of LacyvilleReported from Facebook.
2019-08-21
19:47
Hail0.75"
penny
.69 mi N of ButlerNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2019-06-01
16:42
Wind56 kt
64 mph
.54 mi E of Rich HillA large tree was reported via social media to have fallen in Rich Hill.
2018-07-19
15:58
Wind61 kt
70 mph
.54 mi E of Rich HillSeveral powerlines were down near Rich Hill.
2018-07-19
15:58
Wind61 kt
70 mph
0 mi N of AdrianSeveral powerlines were down across Adrian.
2018-05-20
15:42
Wind65 kt
75 mph
.54 mi E of Rich HillSeveral healthy trees, around 14 to 16 inches in diameter, snapped about 3 feet above the ground. The fell over the roadway, along with some power lines.
2018-03-16
14:12
Hail0.88"
nickel
3 mi NW of AltonaNo narrative filed · source: Public
2017-12-04
15:20
Hail0.88"
nickel
.54 mi E of Rich HillNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2017-05-31
13:20
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.54 mi W of AmsterdamLaw Enforcement reported a 60 mph wind gust.
2017-05-31
13:47
Wind56 kt
64 mph
.69 mi N of ButlerThis report was received via Facebook. A tree was snapped at the base and blew onto a nearby house.
2017-05-31
13:47
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.54 mi E of Rich HillPublic in Rich Hill reported a 60 mph wind gust.
2017-05-30
15:59
Wind56 kt
64 mph
0 mi N of AdrianPower pole down on Plainview Drive.
2017-05-30
18:42
Hail0.88"
nickel
.54 mi W of AmsterdamNo narrative filed · source: State Official
2017-05-30
19:30
Hail0.75"
penny
1.38 mi S of ElkhartNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2017-05-27
11:46
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.08 mi E of AdrianTrained spotter near Adrian reported 60 mph wind gusts.
2017-05-27
11:51
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of AdrianNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2017-05-27
12:02
Hail4.25"
softball
1.28 mi WSW of AaronNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2017-05-27
12:03
Hail2.5"
tennis ball
0 mi N of BallardNo narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media
2017-03-09
11:38
Hail0.75"
penny
.88 mi NW of AmoretNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2017-03-09
12:45
Hail1"
quarter
.88 mi NW of ButlerNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2017-03-06
20:46
Wind65 kt
75 mph
1.08 mi E of PassaicA half dozen barns were toppled over near Highway D near Passaic, Missouri.
2017-02-28
21:50
Hail1.25"
half dollar
0 mi N of AdrianThis report was received via social media.
2017-02-28
23:27
Hail0.75"
penny
0 mi N of RockvilleNo narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue
2016-07-24
18:45
Wind61 kt
70 mph
0 mi N of AdrianA large tree was snapped and another tree was uprooted. Neither tree's size nor condition are known. This report was received via social media.
2016-07-12
05:20
Wind56 kt
64 mph
.43 mi W of AdrianSeveral trees of unknown size or condition were down at 6th and Clark in Adrian.
2016-07-12
05:29
Wind65 kt
75 mph
.69 mi N of ButlerHalf of a roof was blown off of a lumber yard building onto the nearby roadway.
2015-09-10
15:20
Hail1.25"
half dollar
3.21 mi NNW of Pleasant RidgeLarge hail caused damage to crops.
2015-08-08
06:47
Wind61 kt
70 mph
.88 mi NW of AmoretA 18 inch tree was blown down by strong winds near Amoret.
2015-08-08
07:19
Wind61 kt
70 mph
.54 mi E of Rich HillThere were several reports of damaged roofs and several trees down near Rich Hill. Telephone poles were also down across the area from these strong winds.
2015-07-01
21:15
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of AdrianTwo large trees were blown down.
2015-06-26
02:22
Wind61 kt
70 mph
.89 mi S of Rich HillThere was a powerline down at 3rd and Cherry Street in Rich Hill.
2015-06-26
02:27
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.38 mi SSE of AdrianA 10 inch tree limb was down on power lines at 2nd and Missouri in Adrian. This caused the power line to break and a portion of the limb went through the roof of a nearby building.
2015-05-16
22:49
Wind61 kt
70 mph
.88 mi NW of AmoretA tree, 12 to 18 inches in diameter, was knocked down.
2015-04-08
06:08
Hail1.75"
golf ball
3.32 mi ESE of BurdettNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2015-04-08
15:36
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.54 mi W of AmsterdamSome minor tree damage was reported in Amsterdam as a result of strong winds approaching 60 mph.
2015-04-08
15:38
Wind53 kt
61 mph
.69 mi N of ButlerA trained spotter near Butler reported a measured 61 mph wind gust.
2015-04-07
20:20
Hail1"
quarter
2.34 mi SSW of VirginiaNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2015-04-07
20:42
Hail1.5"
ping pong
.88 mi NW of AmoretNo narrative filed · source: Public
2015-04-07
20:44
Hail0.75"
penny
2.14 mi NNE of NyhartNo narrative filed · source: Public
2015-04-07
20:53
Hail1.75"
golf ball
1.77 mi WSW of VirginiaNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2015-04-07
21:00
Hail0.75"
penny
.69 mi N of ButlerNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2015-04-07
21:14
Hail1"
quarter
1.77 mi ENE of VirginiaNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2015-04-07
21:49
Hail0.88"
nickel
0 mi N of AdrianNo narrative filed · source: Public
2015-03-24
15:24
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.69 mi S of HumeNo narrative filed · source: Public
2015-03-24
15:42
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi N of ButlerDime to quarter size hail was reported but it was mostly quarter size.
2015-03-24
15:45
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of AdrianNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2015-03-24
15:49
Hail1"
quarter
.57 mi SE of AdrianHail covered I-49 near Adrian.
2014-06-12
03:40
Hail0.75"
penny
0 mi N of AdrianNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2014-04-27
11:11
Wind50 kt
58 mph
.54 mi E of Rich HillOne large tree was snapped and another was uprooted. Both trees were approximately 2 feet in diameter.
2014-04-13
16:30
Wind55 kt
63 mph
.54 mi E of Rich HillSemi-trailer flipped over and a power pole down.
2014-04-13
16:40
Hail0.75"
penny
3.86 mi E of ButlerNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2014-04-03
00:10
Hail1"
quarter
.88 mi NW of AmoretNo narrative filed · source: Public
2014-04-03
00:46
Hail1.25"
half dollar
.69 mi N of ButlerNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2013-05-31
15:25
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of AdrianNo narrative filed · source: Public
2013-05-20
07:36
Hail1.75"
golf ball
2.57 mi ESE of ElkhartNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-05-19
17:45
Hail0.88"
nickel
.54 mi E of Rich HillNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2013-05-19
17:45
Hail0.88"
nickel
.54 mi E of Rich HillNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2013-05-19
21:24
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of AdrianTrees were reported down in Adrian, with thunderstorm wind gusts estimated up to 60 mph.
2013-05-19
21:35
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.88 mi NW of ButlerThunderstorm wind gusts estimated up to 60 mph, caused 6 to 12 inch diameter trees to be knocked down.
2012-09-25
16:30
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.69 mi S of HumeNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2012-09-25
16:39
Hail0.75"
penny
.54 mi E of Rich HillNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2012-09-25
16:45
Hail0.88"
nickel
.54 mi E of Rich HillNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2012-09-25
16:55
Hail1"
quarter
1.48 mi SSW of FosterNo narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS
2012-09-25
16:56
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.54 mi E of Rich HillNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2012-09-25
16:56
Hail1.75"
golf ball
1.77 mi ESE of New HomeNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2012-08-08
19:00
Hail0.75"
penny
2.82 mi N of MerwinNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2011-08-19
00:20
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.54 mi E of MerwinA powerline was reported down. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.
2011-08-19
00:38
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.69 mi N of ButlerTree branches up to 4 inches in diameter was blown down. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.
2011-06-18
05:00
Hail1"
quarter
4.57 mi WSW of PapinsvilleNo narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS
2011-05-25
02:43
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of ButlerNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2011-05-22
15:28
Hail0.88"
nickel
0 mi N of AdrianNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2010-07-11
14:14
Hail0.88"
nickel
2.07 mi N of PassaicNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2010-04-02
18:40
Hail0.75"
penny
.54 mi W of AmsterdamNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter

Worst storm days in Bates County

DateReports that dayLargest hailPeak gust
2025-09-03181" (quarter)70 mph
2026-05-08121" (quarter)70 mph
2015-04-0771.75" (golf ball)—
2012-09-2561.75" (golf ball)—
2017-05-2744.25" (softball)60 mph
2015-03-2441.75" (golf ball)—
2020-05-0441" (quarter)81 mph
2013-05-1940.88" (nickel)60 mph
2024-04-274—60 mph
2015-04-0831.75" (golf ball)61 mph

Reports by year

Report counts are driven partly by how many people were around to report a storm, so recent years tend to look busier than the early 2010s. Treat the trend as a reporting trend, not purely a weather trend.

Notable large-hail events (2" and up)

DateSizeNearWhat was reported
2017-05-274.25"
softball
1.28 mi WSW of AaronNo narrative filed
2017-05-272.5"
tennis ball
0 mi N of BallardNo narrative filed

When does hail hit Bates County?

Across 16 years of records, May produced the most reports (45), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:

MonthReportsShare
January00.0%
February21.4%
March107.1%
April2618.6%
May4532.1%
June128.6%
July96.4%
August75.0%
September2517.9%
October21.4%
November10.7%
December10.7%

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About these numbers

Every row above is a report filed with the National Weather Service and archived in the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (FIPS 29013). Reports are eyewitness, trained-spotter and damage-survey observations, so they cluster near roads and towns and miss storms over empty country. Hail sizes are estimates. Damage figures are preliminary as filed and are never revised in this archive. Use this page for background, not for an insurance claim, a legal filing, or a roof assessment — for those, get the official record from NOAA directly.