North Kansas City, MO · Clay County
Roof inspections in North Kansas City.
Census Bureau estimates for 2020–2024 put the median year built of North Kansas City’s housing at 1972.
The short answer
North Kansas City requires a building permit for all roofing projects, and contractors need a city business license plus proof of insurance.
Since 2016, National Weather Service reports show hail 1 inch or larger within 5 miles of central North Kansas City on 17 days and gusts of 58 mph or more on 26 days. The largest hail reported there was 1.75 inches on August 18, 2026 (a preliminary report).
A free, no-obligation inspection comes from an independent roofing partner that serves North Kansas City, and checking storm history doesn’t file an insurance claim.
The city sits on the north bank of the Missouri River, just across from downtown Kansas City, and in its own words is a community “where houses and warehouses converge,” with an “industrial and railroad heritage.”
Those Census estimates include homes built before 1940 and since 2000, so roof age can vary a lot from house to house. Start with your address to see how many significant storms are on record near your home, then decide if you want a free inspection from one local roofing partner.
Storm record for North Kansas City 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
- 17
- 1 in+, since 2016
- Wind-report days
- 26
- 58 mph+, since 2016
- Radar hail days
- 7
- 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 | 3 | 3 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2026to Nov 10preliminary | 5 | 5 | 2 |
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 North Kansas City
Ranked by the largest hail reported, then the strongest wind.
March 13, 2024
Hail 1.75 in (golf ball)Wind 64 mph5 severe reports
April 17, 2026(preliminary)
Hail 1.75 in (golf ball)Wind 63 mph2 severe reports
August 18, 2026(preliminary)
Hail 1.75 in (golf ball)11 severe reports
May 26, 2016
Hail 1.75 in (golf ball)9 severe reports
May 8, 2024
Hail 1.75 in (golf ball)8 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 North Kansas City; 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), North Kansas City is in the higher 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.
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Storms in and around North Kansas City
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center: Aug. 18–19, 2026 storm reports (preliminary) (opens in a new tab)
NOAA’s preliminary storm reports for early Aug. 19, 2026 include half-dollar-size (1.25-inch) hail about a mile northwest of North Kansas City.
Hail up to 1.75 inches (golf ball size) was reported just south and southeast of the city, in Jackson County. Wind reports from the same storm, a couple of miles southwest of the city, described numerous snapped power poles.
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center: March 10, 2026 storm reports (preliminary) (opens in a new tab)
NOAA’s preliminary reports for March 10, 2026 don’t list hail in North Kansas City itself. The closest reports, of 1.5 to 2.75 inches, came from around Houston Lake and Oakwood Park, roughly 5 to 6 miles north and northwest.
Larger stones, up to 4.5 inches, were reported farther northwest around Weatherby Lake and Lake Waukomis in Platte County that evening. Hail falls in narrow swaths, so your own address is the better guide.
Storms we’ve written up near North Kansas City
- August 18–19, 2026: Damaging winds and golf ball hail in Kansas City, Kansas
11 reports on the storm page’s map fall within 5 miles of central North Kansas City; the closest is less than a mile away.
- May 31–June 1, 2026: An 82 mph gust in Kansas City, downburst damage in North Kansas City and hail up to 2 inches
18 reports on the storm page’s map fall within 5 miles of central North Kansas City; the closest is less than a mile away.
- April 26–27, 2026: Hail up to 2.5 inches in Cass County, golf-ball hail near Olathe and Shawnee, and four brief tornadoes
1 report on the storm page’s map is about 4 miles from central North Kansas City.
- April 17, 2026: Golf-ball hail near downtown Kansas City, 70 mph winds and an EF1 tornado from Belton to Raymore
3 reports on the storm page’s map fall within 5 miles of central North Kansas City; the closest is about 2 miles away.
Before you hire a roofer in North Kansas City
- The City of North Kansas City says a building permit is required for all roofing projects in the city (per Chapter 15.40.020). Roofs (asphalt shingle, TPO membrane) are a listed building permit sub-type, and city inspectors inspect permitted projects during construction as required by code. MO
- According to the city, all contractors doing business in North Kansas City need a city business license and must provide proof of liability insurance naming the city as certificate holder. Roofing contractors must also provide proof of workers’ compensation insurance, or a notarized exemption affidavit if exempt. 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 North Kansas City — Building permits (opens in a new tab)MO
- City of North Kansas City — 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 North Kansas City
- 64116
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North Kansas City roof inspection questions
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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
North Kansas City 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 North Kansas City 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.