Hail Swath Map Preview
The Paducah, KY hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 18, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Paducah, KY Hail Map
The May 18, 2026 hail swath map for Paducah, KY covers approximately 458 square miles and includes an estimated 11,011 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 234 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 5,931 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 234 sq mi | 5,931 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 173 sq mi | 4,592 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 42 sq mi | 421 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7 sq mi | 45 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3 sq mi | 22 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Paducah, KY Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 18, 2026 hail swath map area for Paducah, KY, HailGeeks estimates 5,307 single-family homes, 37 townhomes, and 633 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 2,802 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 2,802 | 23 | 337 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,280 | 14 | 261 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 204 | 0 | 23 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 15 | 0 | 6 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 6 | 0 | 6 |
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Counties Inside the Paducah, KY Hail Map
Hail from the May 18, 2026 storm was mapped across 25 counties in the Paducah, KY region. Gallatin County, IL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 395 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Paducah, KY Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 10 cities near Paducah, KY. Shawneetown, IL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 21 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 18, 2026 Paducah, KY hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Paducah, KY Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 18, 2026 Paducah, KY hail map spans 37 ZIP codes. ZIP 62984 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 223.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 18, 2026 hail map for Paducah, KY currently list 0 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18, 2026 3:47 PM CT | 4 NNW Miner | MO | A large section of a home was blown in. Multiple trees were uprooted. | |
May 18, 2026 5:55 PM CT | 5 SSW Shawneetown | IL | Three power poles were downed at the corner of Buckeye Rd and Rigsby Rd. | |
May 18, 2026 5:55 PM CT | 1 ESE Junction | IL | A large tree fell onto a portable restroom. |
| 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 18, 2026 Paducah, 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 Paducah, KY Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Paducah, KY region as the May 18, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 4, 2026 through Apr 28, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 28, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Paducah, KY
Not sure whether the May 18, 2026 Paducah, 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 Paducah, KY region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 18, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Paducah, KY region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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