Hail and Damaging Winds in Missouri, May 16, 1995

Name: Hail and Damaging Winds in Missouri, May 16, 1995
Start: 1995-05-16T00:50
End: 1995-05-16T23:13
Location: Missouri

May 16, 1995 · 62 events in 23 counties and zones

39 thunderstorm wind, 23 hail, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 62 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $168,000
Crop damage: $3,000
Events: 62

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 23 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 06:48 UTC.

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Event by event

39 thunderstorm wind, 23 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: May 16, 12:50 AM CST
Where: Jackson County, Kansas City
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 39.009, -94.346 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe Thunderstorms moved through downtown Kansas City with damaging winds and torrential rains. 60 mph winds were reported at the Federal building, and the roof was blown off of the Lincoln Academy Prep School at 22nd and Woodland. Heavy rains causing flash flooding, with Southwest Trafficway closed near 25th street, in addition to other flooding of city streets. The storms continued east to Blue Springs, where numerous small tree limbs were broken off. Lightning struck a house in the south part of Kansas City, igniting the wood shingles. The home and its contents were nearly a total loss due to the ensuing fire.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: May 16, 1:00 AM CST
Where: Jackson County, Kansas City
Property damage: $50,000
Coordinates: 39.009, -94.346 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: May 16, 1:15 AM CST
Where: Jackson County, Blue Springs
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 39.009, -94.346 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Lafayette

When: May 16, 1:54 AM CST
Where: Lafayette County, Bates City
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 39.066, -93.785 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees were downed near Z and TT highways, 2 to 3 miles south of Bates city, partially blocking the roads.

Hail, Macon

When: May 16, 2:55 AM CST
Where: Macon County, Ethel
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.831, -92.565 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Callaway

When: May 16, 3:45 AM CST
Where: Callaway County, Holts Summit
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.836, -91.926 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, St. Louis

When: May 16, 4:05 AM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Maryland Heights
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Reported by local law enforcement agencies.

Hail, St. Louis

When: May 16, 4:34 AM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Bridgeton
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Reported by local law enforcement agencies.

Hail, St. Louis

When: May 16, 4:34 AM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Spanish Lake
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Reported by local law enforcement agencies.

Hail, St. Louis

When: May 16, 4:40 AM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Florissant
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Reported by local law enforcement agencies.

Hail, Dallas

When: May 16, 4:45 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, Buffalo
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 37.680, -93.024 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorms produced nickel size-hail at Buffalo and then later downed limbs to the east of Tunas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dallas

When: May 16, 5:45 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, Tunas
Coordinates: 37.680, -93.024 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorms produced nickel size-hail at Buffalo and then later downed limbs to the east of Tunas.

Hail, Webster

When: May 16, 5:50 AM CST
Where: Webster County, Forkners Hill
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 37.281, -92.876 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Ste. Genevieve

When: May 16, 7:10 AM CST
Where: Ste. Genevieve County, Ste Genevieve
Property damage: $200
Coordinates: 37.894, -90.194 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several large trees were blown down.

Hail, Perry

When: May 16, 7:27 AM CST
Where: Perry County, Brewer
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 37.707, -89.824 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cape Girardeau

When: May 16, 8:17 AM CST
Where: Cape Girardeau County, Fruitland
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 37.384, -89.684 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Stoddard

When: May 16, 8:55 AM CST
Where: Stoddard County, Dexter
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Coordinates: 36.856, -89.944 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Clay

When: May 16, 3:15 PM CST
Where: Clay County, Kansas City
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 39.311, -94.421 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One-inch hail fell at the Metro North Mall.

Hail, Clay

When: May 16, 3:50 PM CST
Where: Clay County, Kansas City
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 39.311, -94.421 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Nickel size hail fell at the junction of U.S. Route 69 and Stockdale road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clay

When: May 16, 4:16 PM CST
Where: Clay County, Gladstone
Measured: 57 kt (66 mph)
Coordinates: 39.311, -94.421 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced wind gusts up to 65 mph around the Gladstone area, breaking off several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clay

When: May 16, 4:31 PM CST
Where: Clay County, Kearney
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 39.311, -94.421 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Linn

When: May 16, 4:45 PM CST
Where: Linn County, Brookfield
Coordinates: 39.870, -93.107 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were downed by strong winds in Brookfield.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 16, 4:58 PM CST
Where: Cass County, Raymore
Property damage: $10,000
Coordinates: 38.647, -94.355 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds, with trees and power lines downed around the junction of Route J and Route 195.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: May 16, 5:00 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Lees Summit
Coordinates: 39.009, -94.346 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several large tree limbs were downed along State route 7 from U.S. route 50 southward to the Cass county line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 16, 5:05 PM CST
Where: Cass County, Pleasant Hill
Measured: 69 kt (79 mph)
Property damage: $20,000
Coordinates: 38.647, -94.355 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winds gusted up to between 70 and 80 mph at the National Weather Service Office on the north side of Pleasant Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lafayette

When: May 16, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Lafayette County, Odessa
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 39.066, -93.785 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Macon

When: May 16, 5:20 PM CST
Where: Macon County, Ethel
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 39.831, -92.565 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms moved through the county, causing significant wind damage. Several trees were downed in the Ethel area, with more widespread damage around Macon. Wind gusts to 60 mph were recorded at the Macon airport, with several reports of downed trees in and around the city. Trees partially blocked PP highway southeast of town. A barn was damaged at the fairgrounds, and a grain bin was blown over onto the street. Damage was done to the screen at the drive-in theater, as well as to the marquis and surrounding fences. Five power poles were downed, and a roof was blown off of a building at the Heartland Building Supply.

Thunderstorm Wind, Macon

When: May 16, 5:35 PM CST
Where: Macon County, Macon
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 39.831, -92.565 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When: May 16, 5:35 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Holden
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Coordinates: 38.744, -93.806 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Macon

When: May 16, 5:36 PM CST
Where: Macon County, Macon
Coordinates: 39.831, -92.565 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Pettis

When: May 16, 5:37 PM CST
Where: Pettis County, La Monte
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage: $25,000
Coordinates: 38.728, -93.285 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced wind gusts up to 70 mph in both La Monte and Sedalia. Several large trees were blown down, and a television antenna was toppled just northwest of La Monte.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pettis

When: May 16, 5:40 PM CST
Where: Pettis County, Sedalia
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph)
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 38.728, -93.285 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced wind gusts up to 70 mph in both La Monte and Sedalia. Several large trees were blown down, and a television antenna was toppled just northwest of La Monte.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When: May 16, 5:45 PM CST
Where: Shelby County, Shelbyville
Property damage: $9,000
Coordinates: 39.798, -92.077 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county sheriff reported numerous windows broken and large tree limbs down in Shelbyville from high wind gusts. As the storms moved south, four barns were heavily damaged south of town. Numerous large trees across the county were blown over as well.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When: May 16, 5:50 PM CST
Where: Shelby County, Shelbyville
Property damage: $203
Crop damage: $3,000
Coordinates: 39.798, -92.077 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Boone

When: May 16, 6:20 PM CST
Where: Boone County, Rocheport
Property damage: $12,000
Coordinates: 38.991, -92.310 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A barn was demolished in the Rocheport area with debris spread out 200 yards wide. Several large trees, approaching three feet in diameter, were also snapped off from near Rocheport to west of Columbia. Reported by the Columbia Emergency Operations Center.

Thunderstorm Wind, Howard

When: May 16, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Howard County, New Franklin
Coordinates: 39.143, -92.696 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were downed in and around the New Franklin area by severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind, Boone

When: May 16, 6:30 PM CST
Where: Boone County, Columbia
Property damage: $600
Coordinates: 38.991, -92.310 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: May 16, 6:35 PM CST
Where: Marion County, Palmyra
Property damage: $200
Coordinates: 39.806, -91.622 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county sheriff reported several large trees down along Highways 24 and 61 south of Palmyra. Two large 10- by 10-foot signs were blown down in the southern part of the county several minutes later.

Thunderstorm Wind, Moniteau

When: May 16, 6:35 PM CST
Where: Moniteau County, California
Property damage: $600
Coordinates: 38.633, -92.583 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county sheriff's department reported trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: May 16, 6:38 PM CST
Where: Marion County, Palmyra
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 39.806, -91.622 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Ralls

When: May 16, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Ralls County, New London
Property damage: $8,000
Coordinates: 39.528, -91.522 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong winds uprooted trees and destroyed a chicken coop along Highway 61. Closer to New London, the county sheriff reported many large trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ralls

When: May 16, 6:50 PM CST
Where: Ralls County, New London
Property damage: $200
Coordinates: 39.528, -91.522 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong winds uprooted trees and destroyed a chicken coop along Highway 61. Closer to New London, the county sheriff reported many large trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Callaway

When: May 16, 7:05 PM CST
Where: Callaway County, Fulton
Property damage: $200
Coordinates: 38.836, -91.926 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county sheriff's department reported large trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: May 16, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, Montgomery City
Property damage: $200
Coordinates: 38.942, -91.470 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Ham radio spotters reported large trees down and minor street flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Louis

When: May 16, 7:58 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Chesterfield
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph)
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winds gusted to 63 miles an hour at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport and power lines were blown down in Chesterfield. Ham radio spotters also reported downed trees and power lines across various other sections of the county as the storms moved through.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Louis

When: May 16, 8:02 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Chesterfield
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Louis

When: May 16, 8:20 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Clayton
Property damage: $4,000
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Louis

When: May 16, 8:25 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, St. Louis City
Property damage: $3,000
Coordinates: 38.641, -90.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Power lines and large trees were blown down across many sections of the city causing widespread power outages. Damage occurred over a five minute period.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 16, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Cass County, Belton
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 38.647, -94.355 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced hail up to baseball size in several places around the county, and also produced wind gusts up to 80 mph. Numerous trees and large branches were downed around both the Pleasant Hill and Belton areas.

Hail, Cass

When: May 16, 9:30 PM CST
Where: Cass County, Belton
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.647, -94.355 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cass

When: May 16, 9:36 PM CST
Where: Cass County, Peculiar
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 38.647, -94.355 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cass

When: May 16, 9:52 PM CST
Where: Cass County, Pleasant Hill
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.647, -94.355 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 16, 9:53 PM CST
Where: Cass County, Pleasant Hill
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph)
Property damage: $3,000
Coordinates: 38.647, -94.355 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cass

When: May 16, 9:58 PM CST
Where: Cass County, Pleasant Hill
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 38.647, -94.355 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Jackson

When: May 16, 10:00 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Lees Summit
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 39.009, -94.346 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms dropped 1-inch diameter hail on Lees Summit, and produced damaging winds which downed a few trees. Heavy rains caused several areas of flooding along State Route 150 from the Grandview area over to Greenwood.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: May 16, 10:00 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Lees Summit
Coordinates: 39.009, -94.346 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: May 16, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Lafayette Co to Higginsville
Coordinates: 39.009, -94.346 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds south of Higginsville, downing power lines and some roadside billboard signs. Heavy rainfalls caused widespread flooding of low spots and rural roads all across the county.

Hail, Johnson

When: May 16, 10:30 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Warrensburg
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 38.744, -93.806 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Boone

When: May 16, 10:35 PM CST
Where: Boone County, Hallsville
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 38.991, -92.310 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Reported by the Boone County Emergency Operations Center.

Hail, Jackson

When: May 16, 11:00 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Lees Summit
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.009, -94.346 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Jackson

When: May 16, 11:02 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Lees Summit
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 39.009, -94.346 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Jackson

When: May 16, 11:13 PM CST
Where: Jackson County, Sweet Springs
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.009, -94.346 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flooding was reported along the Blue river in the south part of Kansas City.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10331983, 10332013, 10332014, 10331943, 10331950, 10332980, 10335078, 10335079, 10335080, 10335081, 10332668, 10332669, 10335093, 10335188, 10331824, 10333276, 10334312, 10332513, 10332514, 10332515, 10332516, 10331747, 10332418, 10332015, 10332419, 10331944, 10331951, 10331952, 10332299, 10331985, 10331853, 10331854, 10334296, 10334297, 10332376, 10332236, 10332377, 10332063, 10332263, 10332064, and more.