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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40004

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40004 from July 2, 1968 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
112
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40004 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40004

40 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nelson dispatch said hail up to the size of quarters fell north of Bardstown between 5 and 6 PM EDT. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nazareth, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2024
11:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Nazareth, KY
1.50″ hail
Nov 30, 2022
1:31 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IMAGE OF LARGE HAIL AROUND PING PONG BALL SIZE SHARED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bardstown, KY
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL NEAR BARDSTOWN. PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF HAIL WITH MEASUREMENT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Bardstown, KY
2.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF 2 INCH HAIL IN BOSTON. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boston, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bardstown, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boston, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boston, KY
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2016
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boston, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported east of Bardstown, near Woodlawn, by a trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Woodlawn, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
6:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported that hail as large as 1.5 inches in diameter fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 NE Nazareth, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
6:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Retired NWS employee reported quarter size hail near Bardstown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WNW Early Times, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
6:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A retired NWS employee reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WNW Early Times, KY
0.88″ hail
May 23, 2011
5:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Bardstown, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
9:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Bardstown, KY
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 40004

112 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines down on Third Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Bardstown, KY
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over the 1000 block of Murrays Run Road. The tree is over both lanes of traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Coxs Creek, KY
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down in roadway (too large to move) at Bloomfield Rd and Gaffney Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bardstown, KY
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
4:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over the 2800 block of KY 162.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Bloomfield, KY
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down over Plum Run Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Nazareth, KY
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2026
9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media relayed pictures of a metal garage roof torn off. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Nazareth, KY
63 mph
Mar 19, 2026
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KBRY Bardstown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Bardstown, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
4:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn roofing and sheet metal were tossed NE in the direction of storm motion. Winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Balltown, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on East Halstead Ave and Moore Ave as well as East Forrest Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bardstown, KY
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
5:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down and structural damage to homes and barns.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Fredricktown, KY
59 mph
Apr 2, 2025
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KBRY Bardstown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Bardstown, KY
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
3:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time on earlier LSR. Tree down on Balltown Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Balltown, KY
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
3:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Balltown Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Balltown, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Boston, KY
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2024
11:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of an overturned large generator and drywall displaced by a quarter of a mile from a construction material warehouse. Estimated wind was 75 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Bardstown, KY
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40004

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 9, 2025
5:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm damage survey determined an EF1 tornado occurred in eastern Nelson County. The maximum estimated wind speed was 105 mph and the maximum width of the tornado was 175 yards. Please see the associated PNS for additional details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Balltown, KY
EF2 category
Feb 6, 2008
12:50 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado destroyed or heavily damaage two shop buildings at a construction company. A couple trailers on the company site were rolled over. Farther along the tornado's path, it knocked a mobile home off the foundation, and rolled it over two nearby cars. Two occupants of the mobile home were injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .86 SW Woodlawn, KY
F0 category
Mar 28, 1997
7:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bardstown, KY
F1 category
Mar 12, 1986
5:10 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Mar 10, 1986
4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40004
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 40004 area census snapshot

People & households
Population30,345
Households12,425
Housing units13,090
Income
Median household income$64,222
$100k+ households35.7%
$150k+ households13.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,176
Attached single-family585
Small multifamily1,330
Large multifamily338
Mobile homes661
Housing mix
Single-family share77.7%
Attached-home share4.5%
Multifamily share12.7%
Mobile-home share5.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,974
Renter-occupied3,451
Vacant units665
Home value & age
Median home value$224,600
Owner homes $300k+29.1%
Owner homes $500k+6.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1991
Older-home share35.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,047
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40004 have on record?

Our records show 40 hail, 112 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40004, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40004?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40004 is 2.75″. It was reported near N Boston, KY on June 17, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40004 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 40004 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40004 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 40004 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40004 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 40004 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40004 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 40004, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40004, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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