Lee's Summit weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Lee's Summit, MO right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Lee's Summit as part of Jackson County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Lee's Summit
138 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lee's Summit since 1950, killing 5 people and injuring 139. The most recent was on July 11, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Lee's Summit
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2003 | F4 | — | 21 mi | 500 yd | 2 | 30 |
| May 7, 1961 | F4 | — | 26.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 12 |
| May 4, 1977 | F4 | Jackson County | 12 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 5 |
| May 4, 2003 | F4 | Clay County | 5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 13 |
| January 24, 1967 | F3 | Jackson County | 14.5 mi | 200 yd | 2 | 18 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2025 | EF0 | Cass County | 0.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 3, 2025 | EF1 | Jackson County | 3.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 3, 2025 | EF0 | Jackson County | 0.8 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 19, 2024 | EF1 | Johnson County | 2.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 19, 2024 | EF1 | Johnson County | 1.6 mi | 105 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Jackson County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 333 | October 14, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 202 | October 2, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 101 | October 13, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 86 | September 11, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 75 | March 15, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 73 | September 16, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 68 | June 17, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 65 | August 31, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 55 | September 16, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 44 | March 28, 2026 |
About Lee's Summit
- Population: 106,419 (2024 estimate)
- County: Jackson County
- State: Missouri