Hail — Clay, Missouri

1995-04-16 · near Gladstone, Clay, Missouri

Event narrative

Severe thunderstorms dumped hail from golf ball- to softball-size on parts of northern Kansas City and Gladstone. The storms then moved northeast to Kearney and Holt. Many homes received roof damage and at least four car dealerships received major damage to inventory. Baseball-size hail at the Metro North Mall smashed car windshields and broke windows.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10332509. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.