Cameron, MO · Clinton County
Roof inspections in Cameron.
Golf-ball-size hail was reported in Cameron in April 2016 and a mile north of town in June 2023.
The short answer
Cameron requires a building permit when a remodeling project affects roofing, and contractors need a business license from the City Clerk.
Since 2016, National Weather Service reports show hail 1 inch or larger within 5 miles of central Cameron on 8 days and gusts of 58 mph or more on 13 days. The largest hail reported there was 2.5 inches on May 14, 2019.
A free, no-obligation inspection comes from an independent roofing partner that serves Cameron, and checking storm history doesn’t file an insurance claim.
The town began in 1854 as Somerville, on the planned route of the Hannibal-to-St. Joseph railroad. Trains couldn’t stop on its steep grade, so in 1855 settlers laid out today’s Cameron about a mile southwest.
Roof Inspectors starts with your Cameron address: see how many significant storms are on record near your home, then book a free inspection with one local roofing partner if you want one. Being near a storm isn’t the same as roof damage; only an inspection looks at the roof itself.
Storm record for Cameron 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
- 8
- 1 in+, since 2016
- Wind-report days
- 13
- 58 mph+, since 2016
- Radar hail days
- 3
- 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 | 1 | 2 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026to Nov 10preliminary | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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 Cameron
Ranked by the largest hail reported, then the strongest wind.
May 14, 2019
Hail 2.5 in (tennis ball)2 severe reports
April 27, 2016
Hail 1.75 in (golf ball)Wind 70 mph3 severe reports
June 17, 2023
Hail 1.75 in (golf ball)1 severe report
May 26, 2018
Hail 1.25 in (half dollar)1 severe report
April 17, 2026(preliminary)
Hail 1.0 in (quarter)Wind 64 mph2 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 Cameron; 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), Cameron 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 Cameron
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center reports for April 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Preliminary NOAA storm reports list 1-inch hail in Cameron that afternoon, along with multiple reports of trees and wires down in town.
Around the same time, a private weather sensor 4 miles north-northeast of Cameron recorded a 64 mph wind gust.
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center reports for June 17, 2023 (opens in a new tab)
Hail 1.75 inches across, about the size of a golf ball, was reported 1 mile north of Cameron that afternoon, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center reports.
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center reports for April 27, 2016 (opens in a new tab)
NOAA Storm Prediction Center reports list hail from 1 inch up to 1.75 inches in Cameron that afternoon.
About 25 minutes after the largest hail report, a 70 mph wind gust was reported 1 mile north of town.
Before you hire a roofer in Cameron
- 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
- According to the City of Cameron’s permit FAQ, a building permit is required when a remodeling project affects roofing, electrical, plumbing, foundations, additions, or structural components. Confirm what your roof project needs with the city’s Building Permits & Inspections office before work starts. MO
- According to the City of Cameron, every person engaged in a business, trade, or occupation must get a license from the City Clerk, and the city’s building permit application asks for the contractor’s business license number. Ask your roofer for theirs before you sign. MO
- City of Cameron — Building permit FAQ (opens in a new tab)MO
- City of Cameron — Licenses & Fees (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 Cameron
- 64429
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Cameron roof inspection questions
Does a roof replacement in Cameron need a permit?
Has large hail been reported in Cameron?
What does a Cameron 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
Cameron 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 Cameron 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.