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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Independence as part of Jackson County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Independence

135 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Independence since 1950, killing 6 people and injuring 142. The most recent was on July 11, 2025 (rated EF0).

EF0: 57EF057EF1: 41EF141EF2: 25EF225EF3: 7EF37EF4: 5EF45EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Independence

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 4, 2003F4—21 mi500 yd230
May 4, 1977F4Ray County48.6 mi880 yd01
May 7, 1961F4—26.2 mi50 yd012
May 4, 1977F4Jackson County12 mi400 yd05
May 4, 2003F4Clay County5 mi200 yd013

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
July 11, 2025EF0Cass County0.9 mi200 yd00
June 3, 2025EF1Jackson County3.7 mi50 yd00
June 3, 2025EF0Jackson County0.8 mi40 yd00
May 19, 2024EF1Johnson County2.6 mi150 yd00
May 6, 2024EF0Jackson County4.4 mi50 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Jackson County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning333October 14, 2026
Flood Warning202October 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch101October 13, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory86September 11, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory75March 15, 2026
Flood Advisory73September 16, 2026
Wind Advisory68June 17, 2026
Heat Advisory65August 31, 2026
Flash Flood Warning55September 16, 2026
Red Flag Warning44March 28, 2026

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