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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40031

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40031 from March 1, 1955 through August 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
91
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40031 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40031

32 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2025
11:46 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mping report of quarter hail. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Westport, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2024
12:32 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW La Grange, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2024
12:32 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2024
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report from public.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Westport, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Buckner, KY
1.50″ hail
Jun 28, 2023
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Also had a medium size tree fall across power lines in the 3100 block of Pin Oak Dr. Hail came down laterally for at least 3 to 4 minutes. Time estimated from radar matching up hail core with likely winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Buckner, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2019
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN LA GRANGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2019
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Buckner, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
4:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW La Grange, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2016
9:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT THE OLDHAM COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Buckner, KY
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2016
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Ballardsville, KY
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2016
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE La Grange, KY
1.50″ hail
Oct 7, 2014
6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping-pong sized hail accompanied a second supercell that traversed basically the same track of a previous supercell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE La Grange, KY
1.75″ hail
Oct 7, 2014
5:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail accompanied a supercell storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Buckner, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 2014
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N La Grange, 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 40031

91 reports
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51 mph
Aug 1, 2026
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Recorded on a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Westport, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on vehicles on E Main St.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grange, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tress down blocking roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW La Grange, KY
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down and a few uprooted in the Crystal Lake subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E La Grange, KY
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree split then fell on a residential shed (visible damage).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE La Grange, KY
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2025
7:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along N Cedar Point Rd - info from 911 Call Center.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Buckner, KY
UNK mph
May 3, 2025
8:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over the 100 block of East Main Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grange, KY
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking two lanes of Interstate 71 South.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW La Grange, KY
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
4:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree over S 1st Avenue near Interstate 71.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grange, KY
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2024
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs and a tree down near Maple Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE La Grange, KY
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2024
5:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of limps down that snapped power pole along highway 42 near Greenhaven Lane. via NWS Chat.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Westport, KY
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2024
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Buckner, KY
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Buckner, KY
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sixth and Jefferson closed due to wires down.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grange, KY
UNK mph
May 7, 2023
1:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN IN BUCKNER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Buckner, 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 40031

3 reports
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2011
11:49 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with winds estimated to be 90 mph. The path length was approximately a quarter of a mile with a width of 80 yards. A barn was destroyed and large hardwood trees were snapped 30 feet off the ground. It later damaged the roof of a house and another barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.88 WNW La Grange, KY
F1 category
Jun 22, 1974
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40031
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Apr 3, 1974
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40031
Henry County · 5,446 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
Showing 3 of 3
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 40031 area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,697
Households8,141
Housing units8,507
Income
Median household income$96,682
$100k+ households51.0%
$150k+ households25.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,901
Attached single-family333
Small multifamily644
Large multifamily354
Mobile homes275
Housing mix
Single-family share81.1%
Attached-home share3.9%
Multifamily share11.7%
Mobile-home share3.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,659
Renter-occupied1,482
Vacant units366
Home value & age
Median home value$316,300
Owner homes $300k+54.6%
Owner homes $500k+11.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1994
Older-home share27.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,026
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40031 have on record?

Our records show 32 hail, 91 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40031, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40031?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40031 is 3.00″. It was reported near Buckner, KY on July 2, 1980.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40031 — 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 40031 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40031 — 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 40031 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40031 — 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 40031 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40031 — 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 40031, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40031, 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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