Blue Springs, MO · Jackson County
Roof inspections in Blue Springs.
The National Weather Service rated the May 6, 2024 tornado that began in south Blue Springs an EF-1 and called it narrow, with a path no more than 75 yards wide.
The short answer
Blue Springs requires a roof permit only when structural decking is replaced, and since June 2026, repairs to more than 10 percent of a roof within three years count as a full replacement.
Since 2016, National Weather Service reports show hail 1 inch or larger within 5 miles of central Blue Springs on 9 days and gusts of 58 mph or more on 19 days. The largest hail reported there was 1.75 inches on March 12, 2024.
A free, no-obligation inspection comes from an independent roofing partner that serves Blue Springs, and checking storm history doesn’t file an insurance claim.
The city, named for a spring of the Little Blue River, had 6,779 residents in 1970 and has more than 58,000 today.
Because a storm’s path can be that narrow, Roof Inspectors starts with your address, shows how many significant storms are on record near your home, and, if you want, arranges a free inspection with one local roofing partner.
Storm record for Blue Springs since 2016
NOAA/NWS storm reports through November 10, 2026.
These are records for the wider area, not for your address. A storm on record doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and it doesn’t mean your insurance company will accept that storm or date. That’s why an inspection is worth having: a roofing professional looks at the roof itself.
- Hail-report days
- 9
- 1 in+, since 2016
- Wind-report days
- 19
- 58 mph+, since 2016
- Radar hail days
- 9
- 1 in+, since 2021
Severe-weather days per year
- Days with hail 1 in+
- Days with only wind 58 mph+
* Year to date, through November 10, 2026.
See the numbers by year
| Year | Hail days | Wind days | Radar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2026to Nov 10preliminary | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days: Weather Service reports of 1 inch or larger. Wind days: gusts of 58 mph or more. Radar days: radar estimates of 1 inch or larger, from 2021.
Biggest storm days within 5 miles of central Blue Springs
Ranked by the largest hail reported, then the strongest wind.
August 12, 2021
Hail 1.75 in (golf ball)Wind 60 mph7 severe reports
June 21, 2019
Hail 1.75 in (golf ball)Wind 60 mph3 severe reports
May 26, 2016
Hail 1.75 in (golf ball)6 severe reports
March 12, 2024
Hail 1.75 in (golf ball)1 severe report
March 10, 2026(preliminary)
Hail 1.25 in (half dollar)5 severe reports
How we count. A hail day is a day with at least one National Weather Service hail report of 1 inch or larger within 5 miles of central Blue Springs; a wind day has a measured or estimated gust of 58 mph or more. Data through November 10, 2026.
The full method and source
Several reports on the same day count once.
Our storm records come from NOAA radar estimates and National Weather Service reports. Radar can miss or misjudge hail, and a report marks a single spot, so records can be incomplete. Treat them as a starting point, not a verdict about your roof.
Radar hail days use NOAA’s radar estimates (MRMS) of 1 inch or larger over the same area, counted only when the Weather Service also logged hail within 15 miles that day. 2026 numbers come from preliminary reports and can change.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center storm reports and NOAA MRMS radar hail estimates, retrieved November 11, 2026. Data through November 10, 2026; 2026 reports are preliminary and can still change. Compiled by Roof Inspectors from public-domain NOAA data. How storm data works.
On our hail-by-place comparison (5-mile circles, 2016–2025), Blue Springs is in the middle band.
Your own street can differ. Check the storm history for your address or see Kansas City hail history by year.
Was hail recorded near your street?
Hail falls in narrow swaths — see what the records show at or near your address.
- Doesn’t file an insurance claim
- One local partner, never a pile-on
Storms in and around Blue Springs
- NWS Kansas City: May 6–7, 2024 tornadoes (opens in a new tab)
The National Weather Service rated an EF-1 tornado that began in south Blue Springs and traveled 5.5 miles northeast to Grain Valley. Its path was up to 75 yards wide.
The NWS estimated peak winds of 100 mph in Grain Valley, and the tornado weakened as it crossed I-70.
- SPC storm reports: August 12, 2021 (opens in a new tab)
Storm Prediction Center reports for August 12, 2021 include 1.75-inch hail 2 miles north-northeast of Blue Springs and 1.25-inch hail 2 to 3 miles northeast of town.
Wind reports the same day described tree limbs downed 2 to 3 miles south-southeast of Blue Springs.
- SPC storm reports: September 18, 2010 (opens in a new tab)
Hail 2.75 inches across was reported in Blue Springs on September 18, 2010, according to Storm Prediction Center reports.
Later reports in the same log include 1.75-inch hail 1 to 2 miles northeast of town.
Storms we’ve written up near Blue Springs
- May 31–June 1, 2026: An 82 mph gust in Kansas City, downburst damage in North Kansas City and hail up to 2 inches
2 reports on the storm page’s map fall within 5 miles of central Blue Springs; the closest is about 2 miles away.
- April 17, 2026: Golf-ball hail near downtown Kansas City, 70 mph winds and an EF1 tornado from Belton to Raymore
1 report on the storm page’s map is about 3 miles from central Blue Springs.
- March 10, 2026: Hail up to 4.5 inches reported in the Kansas City Northland
5 reports on the storm page’s map fall within 5 miles of central Blue Springs; the closest is about 2 miles away.
Before you hire a roofer in Blue Springs
- The City of Blue Springs requires a permit for a roof replacement only when structural roof decking is being replaced. Under the updated code, in effect since June 1, 2026, repairs to more than 10 percent of the roof within any three-year period count as a complete roof covering replacement. MO
- According to the City of Blue Springs, construction-related contractors applying for a city business license must submit a current copy of their workers’ compensation coverage, or a waiver if they aren’t required to carry it. You can ask your roofer for a copy. MO
- Missouri doesn’t license roofers statewide, so licensing, registration, and permit rules are set by each city. That makes it worth asking a roofer which city requirements apply to your project. MO
- City of Blue Springs — Codes Administration (opens in a new tab)MO
- City of Blue Springs — Business License (opens in a new tab)MO
Rules change; confirm current requirements with the city before work begins. This isn’t legal advice.
ZIP codes we serve in Blue Springs
- 64014
- 64015
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Blue Springs roof inspection questions
Does a roof replacement in Blue Springs need a permit?
Did the May 2024 tornado pass near my Blue Springs home?
What does a Blue Springs roof inspection cost?
If you file a claim, even after an inspection, your insurance company decides what’s covered and what it pays. Roof Inspectors and our roofing partners can’t make that decision or promise an outcome.
Nearby communities
Blue Springs is in our service area, which covers homes within about 60 miles of Overland Park, Kansas. For every community we serve in Kansas and Missouri, see roof inspection in the Kansas City area.
See the storms on record near your Blue Springs home.
Start with a free storm count for your address. It takes about 30 seconds.
Checking storm history doesn’t file an insurance claim, and no roofer gets your details unless you book an inspection.