Kearney, Missouri
22 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1894 and the latest in 1990. It stands in Kearney Township. It lies in ZIP code area 64060. It stands on Muddy Fork. The Survey maps it on the Kearney quadrangle. 10,404 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 856 feet above sea level.
On record in Kearney
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 3 records
Claybrook Houselisted 1981
James Brothers' House and Farmlisted 1972- James Brothers' House and Farm (Boundary Increase)listed 1978
Population over time
2 figuresKearney grew from 8,381 to 10,404 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,381 | |
| 2020 | 10,404 | +2,023 (+24%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
11 surveys from 22 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1894 USGS Independence quadrangle1:125000, 5 printings
- 1936 USGS Kearney quadrangle1:48000
- 1942 USGS Kearney quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1945 USGS Kearney quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1950 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000
- 1954 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000
- 1956 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1960 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1971 USGS Kearney quadrangle1:24000
- 1983 USGS Kansas City quadrangle1:100000
- 1990 USGS Kearney quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
77 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 77 fires within 5 miles of Kearney between 1992 and 2018, burning about 142 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 10 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 33 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 15 |
| Debris and open burning | 12 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 10 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 3 |
| Smoking | 3 |
| Natural | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 2004 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 4 September 2007 | Equipment and vehicle use | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 3 September 2007 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 28 September 2018 | Smoking | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 177820-02412-09282018-1420 |
| 10 September 2004 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 1 September 2007 | Recreation and ceremony | 6.0 acres | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 8 July 2006 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 7 July 2006 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 12 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 12 workings within 5 miles of Kearney: 11 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Clay. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Everett Quarries #5 | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Kearney Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Kelly Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Matthews Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 78 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Kearney in 78 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 43 hail, 27 thunderstorm wind, 6 flash flood, 1 tornado. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | 1 hurt, $5,000 | Power lines and large trees were knocked down. A motorists traveling through the storm was badly bruised by wind blown hail after trying to seek shelter in a nearby ditch. The size of the hail was unknown. |
| August 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | $50,000 | Several large trees were downed in Kearney. Property damage resulted from some of the trees landing on houses. |
| September 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | $2,000 | Several large trees down and gas station signs blown down. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Kearney | - | Quarter sized hail reported in Kearney. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Kearney | - | Tennis ball sized hail near Kearney. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Kearney | - | Golf ball sized hail reported north of Kearney. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Kearney | - | Two inch hail reported in Kearney. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Kearney | - | Half dollar sized hail reported on the south side of Kearney. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Kearney | - | Half dollar sized hail was reported east of Kearney. |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | Multiple social media reports of trees and limbs down in Kearney. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | Light pole snapped. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | Report of tree limbs down at Route 92 and Jesse James Farm Road. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | Carport and vehicle damaged and multiple trees downed at a residence northeast of Kearney. |
| July 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | Social media report of limbs down east of Kearney. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Kearney | - | Quarter sized hail was reported in Kearney. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Kearney | - | Quarter sized hail was reported on the south side of Kearney. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Kearney | - | Two inch hail was reported in central Kearney. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Kearney | - | Quarter sized hail was reported on the northwest side of Kearney. |
| March 2022 | Hail | Kearney | - | This report came in via social media. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | Public reported 60 mph wind via social media. |
| June 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | Trained spotter reported 60 mph wind near Kearney. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | A large tree branch fell due to strong winds. |
| April 2019 | Hail | Kearney | - | This report was received via social media. |
| August 2017 | Flood | Kearney | - | Water was over several roads in Kearney. |
| June 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | Several tree branches ranging from 3 to 4 inches were down across the entire area. A large tree was down near Nebo Hills Road and 112th Road. |
| June 2016 | Hail | Kearney | - | This report was received via social media. |
| August 2016 | Flash Flood | Kearney | - | Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Interstate 35 and Highway 92 near Kearney. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Kearney | - | A water rescue was performed at 172nd St and Bishop Rd. |
| June 2015 | Flash Flood | Kearney | - | Several areas around Kearney received flash flooding as a result of heavy rain. The parking lot to the Pilot Truck Stop was flooded. Vehicles had water up the doors. West of Kearney, there was water flowing over the road at the intersection of Highway 92 and Francis Road. Northwest of Kearney water was flowing over 162nd Road and Nation Road. |
| May 2011 | Tornado (EF0) | Kearney | - | At 1145CST a brief EF0 tornado touchdown, was observed around 1 mile west northwest of Kearney. The tornado touched down and then right back up. No damage was observed. |
| June 2001 | Flash Flood | Kearney | - | 5 to 6 inches of water reported over roadway northeast of Kearney. |
| June 2001 | Flash Flood | Kearney | - | Water reported over roads from heavy rain. |
| June 2001 | Flash Flood | Kearney | - | 92 highway east of Kearney still closed due to flooding from Clear Creek. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | A storm spotter reported 70 MPH winds along I-29 a mile southwest of Kearney. |
| May 1997 | Hail | Kearney | - | A storm spotter reported one inch diameter hail in Kearney along I-35. |
| May 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | A spotter reported a 60 MPH wind gust along I-35 in Kearney during a severe thunderstorm. |
| April 1995 | Hail | Kearney | - | Severe thunderstorms dumped hail from golf ball- to softball-size on parts of northern Kansas City and Gladstone. The storms then moved northeast to Kearney and Holt. Many homes received roof damage and at least four car dealerships received major damage to inventory. Baseball-size hail at the Metro North Mall smashed car windshields and broke windows. |
| April 1993 | Hail | Kearney | - | A cooperative observer reported hail up to nickel-size fell for a duration of 2 minutes. |
| September 2019 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| May 2015 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| June 2015 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| May 2014 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| April 2010 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| April 2010 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| April 2010 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| March 2005 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kearney | - | no account filed |
| May 2003 | Hail | Kearney | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler | 4.8 miles | 23 | |
| Arley | 5.1 miles | 23 | |
| Mosby | 5.1 miles | 22 | |
| Greenville | 5.4 miles | 22 | |
| Stockdale | 5.4 miles | 22 | |
| Holt | 6.0 miles | 22 | |
| Prathersville | 6.1 miles | 22 | |
| Ectonville | 6.1 miles | 23 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Kearney | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q957355 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 730123. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.










