Willow Springs, MO Hail Storm – July 2026

Willow Springs, Missouri recorded 1.38-inch hail on July 10, 2026 during a late-afternoon into early-evening severe thunderstorm. The event produced multiple NWS warnings and radar-detected hail swaths across the metro.

What Happened

The storm unfolded across late afternoon and early evening, moving through the Willow Springs metro inside a sequence of seven NWS alerts. The alert timeline and primary detection sources were:

• 5:45 PM CDT — 1.00-inch hail — NWS warning only.
• 6:34 PM CDT — 0.75-inch hail — NWS warning only.
• 6:39 PM CDT — 1.20-inch hail — radar-detected (dual-polarization NEXRAD).
• 7:37 PM CDT — 0.75-inch hail — NWS warning only.
• 8:46 PM CDT — 0.75-inch hail — NWS warning only.
• 9:03 PM CDT — 0.75-inch hail — radar-detected (dual-polarization NEXRAD).
• 9:18 PM CDT — 0.75-inch hail — NWS warning only.

NWS warning polygons covered the general storm path for each issuance. Two alerts included radar-detected hail signatures that upgraded the confidence in localized hail presence. The event concluded overnight on July 10 with no active warnings remaining for Willow Springs after 9:18 PM CDT.

Damage Assessment

Hail diameters reported in the sequence ranged from 0.75 inch to 1.38 inches. Hail at and above 1.2 inches was detected by dual-polarization radar within the storm’s core. Damage is most likely where the radar-detected hail track crossed populated corridors inside the NWS warning area.

Vehicle panels, exterior trim, and unshielded glazing are the most commonly exposed assets along the mapped hail swath for this event. Landscaping and soft siding are likely to show concentrated impact where hail accumulation overlapped populated streets and yards. Localized roof shingle impact is possible at points within the radar-verified track and under the NWS warning polygons issued during the 6:39 PM CDT and 9:03 PM CDT detections.

If you have property inside Willow Springs that sits along the NWS warning area between 5:45 PM and 9:18 PM CDT on July 10, inspect for dents, broken window glazing, and displaced shingles. Document locations and timestamps for each photo. Prioritize structures and vehicles located on streets intersecting the radar-detected hail swath.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with a rapid assessment focused on the radar-detected swath and portions of the NWS warning polygons. Triage inspections by accessibility and visible damage. Photograph pre-existing conditions against storm-date timestamps. Record GPS points or street addresses for every inspected asset. Provide customers a clear scope of visible exterior damage and a recommended follow-up for a full roof inspection if shingles or flashing appear compromised.