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Hail Map with Reports for Owensboro, KY

View the free hail map with reports for Owensboro, KY from May 7, 2023. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
May 7, 2023
Event Date
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The Owensboro, KY hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 1 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 7, 2023 event.

Region: Owensboro, KY
May 7, 2023 Hail swath map preview for Owensboro, KY on May 7, 2023
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Max Hail
1.50"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
1
Largest report: 1.25"
Public Wind Reports
2
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Owensboro, KY Hail Map

The May 7, 2023 hail swath map for Owensboro, KY covers approximately 1,890 square miles and includes an estimated 91,728 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 894 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 50,046 people.

Mapped Impact Area
1,890 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
91,728
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"894 sq mi50,046
0.50-0.75"729 sq mi32,157
0.75-1.00"195 sq mi5,787
1.00-1.25"60 sq mi3,293
1.25-1.50"10 sq mi343
1.50-1.75"2 sq mi102

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Owensboro, KY Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 7, 2023 hail swath map area for Owensboro, KY, HailGeeks estimates 44,394 single-family homes, 339 townhomes, and 5,902 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 23,342 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
44,394
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
339
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
5,902
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"23,3422743,953
0.50-0.75"16,449571,688
0.75-1.00"2,8805108
1.00-1.25"1,5073146
1.25-1.50"17005
1.50-1.75"4602

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Owensboro, KY Hail Map

Hail from the May 7, 2023 storm was mapped across 36 counties in the Owensboro, KY region. Hopkins County, KY had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 12,016 single-family homes inside the swath.

Hopkins CountyKY
12K homes in the hail path
Muhlenberg CountyKY
5K homes in the hail path
Christian CountyKY
16 homes in the hail path
Webster CountyKY
979 homes in the hail path
Todd CountyKY
0 homes in the hail path
Ohio CountyKY
1K homes in the hail path
Grayson CountyKY
1K homes in the hail path
Edmonson CountyKY
825 homes in the hail path
Caldwell CountyKY
772 homes in the hail path
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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Owensboro, KY Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 31 cities near Owensboro, KY. Earlington, KY had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 583 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Owensboro, KY Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the May 7, 2023 Owensboro, KY hail map spans 95 ZIP codes. ZIP 42464 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 680.

42464White Plains, KY
680 homes in the hail path
42344KY
330 homes in the hail path
42431Madisonville, KY
8K homes in the hail path
42345Greenville, KY
3K homes in the hail path
42442Nortonville, KY
1K homes in the hail path
42441Nebo, KY
319 homes in the hail path
42410Earlington, KY
240 homes in the hail path
42721Caneyville, KY
835 homes in the hail path
42408Dawson Springs, KY
582 homes in the hail path
42347Hartford, KY
501 homes in the hail path
42325Bremen, KY
491 homes in the hail path
42754Leitchfield, KY
409 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 95 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the May 7, 2023 hail map for Owensboro, KY currently list 1 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
May 7, 2023
12:10 PM CT
1.25 in Nortonville KY

No National Weather Service description provided.

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 7, 2023 Owensboro, KY storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

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 7, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 24, 2022 through Mar 31, 2023, 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 Mar 31, 2023.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Owensboro, KY

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 7, 2023 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.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the May 7, 2023 Owensboro, KY hail event.

How big was the hail in Owensboro, KY on May 7, 2023?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.50" in the Owensboro, KY area on May 7, 2023.
How accurate is this Owensboro, KY hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the May 7, 2023 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Owensboro, KY event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Owensboro, KY hail area?
An estimated 91,728 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 1,890 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the May 7, 2023 Owensboro, KY event, public storm report tables currently list 1 hail reports, 2 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Owensboro, KY hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 28, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Owensboro, KY area — what should I do?
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