Hail Swath Map Preview
The Owensboro, KY hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 7 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 8, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Owensboro, KY Hail Map
The May 8, 2025 hail swath map for Owensboro, KY covers approximately 786 square miles and includes an estimated 31,285 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 266 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 10,206 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 233 sq mi | 7,865 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 266 sq mi | 10,206 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 128 sq mi | 7,196 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 73 sq mi | 1,924 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 41 sq mi | 1,364 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 22 sq mi | 1,941 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 8 sq mi | 312 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 11 sq mi | 410 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 3 sq mi | 67 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Owensboro, KY Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 8, 2025 hail swath map area for Owensboro, KY, HailGeeks estimates 13,842 single-family homes, 145 townhomes, and 1,329 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 4,679 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,725 | 32 | 218 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 4,679 | 54 | 431 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,985 | 33 | 364 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 848 | 2 | 47 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 567 | 4 | 55 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 774 | 20 | 208 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 111 | 0 | 5 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 127 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 26 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Owensboro, KY Hail Map
Hail from the May 8, 2025 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the Owensboro, KY region. Grayson County, KY had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 1,261 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Owensboro, KY Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 17 cities near Owensboro, KY. McHenry, KY had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 38 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Owensboro, KY Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2025 Owensboro, KY hail map spans 52 ZIP codes. ZIP 42754 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 510.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2025 hail map for Owensboro, KY currently list 7 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2025 12:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | Mchenry | KY | Machine shop in McHenry reported quarter size hail. |
May 8, 2025 12:38 PM CT |
1.75 in | Beaver Dam | KY | Emergency Manager reported golf ball sized hail. |
May 8, 2025 1:54 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 NW South | KY | Trained spotter reported ping pong sized hail at the intersection of KY 187 and Pine Ridge Dr. in SW Grayson County. |
May 8, 2025 2:16 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N South | KY | Public report of quarter sized hail. |
May 8, 2025 2:27 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NNE Bee Spring | KY | Public report of quarter sized hail. |
May 8, 2025 2:31 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ESE Morganfield | KY | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2025 2:31 PM CT |
2.00 in | Utica | KY | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2025 2:40 PM CT | 4 SSE Breckinridge Cent | KY | Damage to residence home near Boxville. Shingle damage along with downspouts and gutters torn away from home. HVAC was turned on its side as well. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 8, 2025 Owensboro, KY storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Owensboro, KY Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Owensboro, KY region as the May 8, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 30, 2025 through May 2, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 2, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Owensboro, KY
Not sure whether the May 8, 2025 Owensboro, KY hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Owensboro, KY region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 8, 2025 Owensboro, KY event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 8, 2025 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Owensboro, KY region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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