Hail Swath Map Preview
The Louisville, KY hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 1 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 21, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Louisville, KY Hail Map
The May 21, 2022 hail swath map for Louisville, KY covers approximately 489 square miles and includes an estimated 62,843 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 264 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 23,513 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 264 sq mi | 20,377 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 195 sq mi | 23,513 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 23 sq mi | 15,724 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7 sq mi | 3,229 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Louisville, KY Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 21, 2022 hail swath map area for Louisville, KY, HailGeeks estimates 26,130 single-family homes, 908 townhomes, and 7,478 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 9,427 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 8,837 | 215 | 1,104 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 9,427 | 239 | 2,431 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 6,577 | 404 | 3,351 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,289 | 50 | 592 |
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Counties Inside the Louisville, KY Hail Map
Hail from the May 21, 2022 storm was mapped across 32 counties in the Louisville, KY region. Franklin County, KY had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 12,011 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Louisville, KY Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 9 cities near Louisville, KY. Frankfort, KY had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 8,365 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 21, 2022 Louisville, 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 Louisville, KY Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 21, 2022 Louisville, KY hail map spans 35 ZIP codes. ZIP 40601 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 12,011.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 21, 2022 hail map for Louisville, KY currently list 1 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2022 1:34 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SW Forks Of Elkhorn | KY | MULTIPLE REPORTS OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN SOUTHEAST FRANKLIN COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2022 2:25 PM CT | 2 S Harrodsburg | IN | BUILDINGS DAMAGED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
May 21, 2022 2:26 PM CT | Mitchell | IN | TREE FELL ON HOUSE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
May 21, 2022 2:50 PM CT | 1 W Temple | IN | TREES AND POWER LINES ARE DOWN IN ENGLISH. | |
May 21, 2022 3:03 PM CT | Marengo | IN | TREES AND POWER LINES ARE DOWN IN MARENGO. | |
May 21, 2022 3:07 PM CT | Milltown | IN | TREES ARE DOWN NEAR MILLTOWN. | |
May 21, 2022 3:21 PM CT | 1 NW Corydon | IN | A TREE FELL ON POWER LINES AND BLOCKED WILLIAR AVENUE. | |
May 21, 2022 3:45 PM CT | 1 W Lancaster | IN | REPORT OF TREES DOWN NEAR LANCASTER. PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
May 21, 2022 3:54 PM CT | 2 E Louisville | KY | SPOTTER REPORTS TREE DOWN ON STORY AVENUE IN LOUISVILLE. PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
May 21, 2022 3:40 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 SW Saint Matthews | KY | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| 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 21, 2022 Louisville, 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 Louisville, KY Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Louisville, KY region as the May 21, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 13, 2022 through May 19, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 19, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Louisville, KY
Not sure whether the May 21, 2022 Louisville, 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 Louisville, 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 21, 2022 Louisville, 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 21, 2022 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Louisville, KY region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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