Roof repair & replacement · Kearney, Missouri
Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in Kearney, MO
61 hail reports within 10 miles of Kearney in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. Kearney, in Clay County — ZIP 64060, counts 11,296 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Kearney at a glance for roofing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 11,296[2]+8.6% since 2020
- County
- Clay[2]
- Land area
- 13.3 sq mi[3]
- Hail reports within 10 mi
- 61[1]2016–2025 · 53 at 1 inch or larger
- Largest hail reported nearby
- 2.5″[1]Sep 27, 2019, 6.5 mi from city center
- Months with the most hail reports
- May and September[1]2016–2025
- Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
- 69[1]peak 90 mph estimated · Jun 11, 2021
- Median year homes were built
- 2002[4]the newest of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover
- Median home value
- $298,400[4]2020–2024
- Detached single-family homes
- 80%[4]share of all housing units
What the local data means for roofing in Kearney
Kearney is one of the fastest-growing Kansas City–metro suburbs tracked here: 11,296 people (2025 estimate), up 8.6% since 2020[2]. The city spans 13.3 square miles at 847 residents per square mile (the 13th densest) and sits entirely in Clay County, served by ZIP code 64060[3].
With 61 hail reports within 10 miles in 2016–2025, roofs of every age take hits here — new architectural shingles beside twenty-year-old three-tabs, and hail doesn't check the install date.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 64060[5].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Excelsior Springs (6.4 mi E), Liberty (8.5 mi S) and Gladstone (14.5 mi SW)[3].
Observers filed 61 hail reports within 10 miles of central Kearney in 2016–2025, on 21 storm days across 9 years[1] — the 7th-most of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover; Excelsior Springs (37), Liberty (74), and Gladstone (125) for comparison. 53 were severe-size, 1 inch or more[6], and 14 reached golf-ball size (1.75″).
Biggest: 2.5-inch on Sep 27, 2019, 6.5 miles SW of the center. Latest: Jul 11, 2025, 1.0-inch[1]. Reports peak in May and September.
69 damaging-wind reports came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 90 mph (estimated) on Jun 11, 2021[1]. 3 tornado reports also fall inside that radius[1].
Half of Kearney's homes were built in 2002 or later[4] — the newest of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Excelsior Springs (1969), Liberty (1986), and Gladstone (1973)). Many roofs here may still carry builder or manufacturer warranties.
Median home value: $298,400 (the 4th-highest of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover); 80% of housing is detached houses[4].
Among the 14 suburbs tracked here, Kearney stands out for the newest housing (by median year built) (2002, tied with 3 other suburbs)[4], the 2nd-highest share of homes built since 2010 (29%)[4], and the 2nd-highest share of detached houses (80%)[4].
Hail reports within 10 miles of Kearney, 2016–2025
| Date | Size | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 2.5″ | 2.1 mi |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 2.5″ | 8.0 mi |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 2.5″ | 6.5 mi |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 2.5″ | 1.0 mi |
| May 19, 2025 | 2″ | 1.0 mi |
Kearney storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Kearney, 2016–2025: 61 hail reports, 69 damaging-wind reports, and 3 tornado reports[1]. Peak: 62% in May, June, and July. Busiest year 2025 (37). Busiest month May 2025 (15). Latest: hail report, Jul 11, 2025, 8.8 mi out.
| Month | Hail | Damaging wind | Tornado | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 3 | 7 | – | 10 |
| Apr | 7 | – | 1 | 8 |
| May | 18 | 9 | 1 | 28 |
| Jun | 11 | 23 | 1 | 35 |
| Jul | 1 | 18 | – | 19 |
| Aug | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Sep | 14 | 2 | – | 16 |
| Oct | 1 | 8 | – | 9 |
| Nov | 6 | – | – | 6 |
| Dec | – | 1 | – | 1 |
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Whose roof is it? Kearney homes by building type
Most Kearney homes stand alone (80%[4] detached), so the roof — and the call on repair versus replacement — usually rests with the owner.
After detached houses, the biggest group is 3–4 units: 210 of 4,406 housing units[4].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 3,539 | 80.3% | ±236 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 136 | 3.1% | ±90 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 182 | 4.1% | ±115 |
| 3–4 units | 210 | 4.8% | ±131 |
| 5–9 units | 170 | 3.9% | ±95 |
| 10–19 units | 11 | 0.2% | ±18 |
| 20–49 units | 108 | 2.5% | ±82 |
| 50 or more units | 50 | 1.1% | ±54 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
The Kearney numbers behind this page
| Measure | Kearney | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 29% | 10% | 18 pts higher |
| Damaging-wind reports (10 mi) | 69 | 98 | 29 fewer |
| Median home value | $298,400 | $247,300 | 21% higher |
| Detached single-family | 80% | 72% | 8 pts higher |
| Owner-occupied | 75% | 68% | 6 pts higher |
| Hail reports (10 mi) | 61 | 59 | 2 more |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1986 | 16 years newer |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Kansas City–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Hail reports ≤10 mi | 1 inch or larger | Largest | Median year built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney | 61 | 53 | 2.5″ | 2002 |
| Excelsior Springs 6.4 mi | 37 | 34 | 2.5″ | 1969 |
| Liberty 8.5 mi | 74 | 64 | 2.5″ | 1986 |
| Gladstone 14.5 mi | 125 | 97 | 2.5″ | 1973 |
| Independence 18.6 mi | 67 | 56 | 2″ | 1967 |
| Parkville 20.9 mi | 93 | 68 | 1.75″ | 2002 |
| Date | Size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1″ | 8.8 mi NE |
| May 19, 2025 | 1″ | 8.7 mi SW |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.25″ | 3.6 mi NE |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.25″ | 0.4 mi center |
| May 19, 2025 | 2″ | 1.0 mi N |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.25″ | 5.3 mi S |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.75″ | 6.9 mi N |
| May 19, 2025 | 1″ | 6.4 mi SW |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.5″ | 9.6 mi NE |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.5″ | 7.5 mi SW |
| Date | Wind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 9.2 mi |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 9.2 mi |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 6.4 mi |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 2.8 mi |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 4.0 mi |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 2.3 mi |
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| March | 3 |
| April | 7 |
| May | 18 |
| June | 11 |
| July | 1 |
| September | 14 |
| October | 1 |
| November | 6 |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 200 | 4.5% | ±90 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,064 | 24.1% | ±253 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,156 | 26.2% | ±214 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 827 | 18.8% | ±209 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 392 | 8.9% | ±138 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 283 | 6.4% | ±103 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 102 | 2.3% | ±67 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 137 | 3.1% | ±106 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 95 | 2.2% | ±103 |
| 1939 or earlier | 150 | 3.4% | ±92 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Kearney's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 64060 | 87% | 20% |
roofing questions from Kearney homeowners
How often does hail hit near Kearney?
On 21 days in 2016–2025, in 9 different years[1].
When is hail season in Kearney?
Nearby reports peak in May and September[1].
Which Kearney areas do these roofers cover?
ZIP 64060[5], Clay County. Close by: Excelsior Springs (6.4 mi), Liberty (8.5 mi), and Gladstone (14.5 mi)[3].
Storm disaster declarations for Clay County?
10 storm-related declarations since 2000, including Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4451, 2019), Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4238, 2015), and Severe Winter Storm (EM-3317, 2011)[7].
My Kearney home is fairly new — could the roof still be under warranty?
Possibly: 29% of Kearney's housing units were built in 2010 or later[4], the 2nd-highest share of the 14 Kansas City–area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
Sources
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NWS Storm Prediction Center FAQ (link unverified)
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.