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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40059

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40059 from May 19, 1971 through July 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40059 · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40059

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2023
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40059
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING OF QUARTER HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Goshen, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2012
4:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40059
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local law enforcement reported that a combination of 1 inch hail and wind broke a few windows of several homes along Victory Lane.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NNE Harmony Vlg, KY
0.75″ hail
Aug 4, 2009
4:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40059
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.41 SE Belknap Beach, KY
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2009
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 E Harrods Creek, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2007
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Harrods Creek, KY
0.88″ hail
May 1, 2003
6:13 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40059
Garrard County · 5,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bryantsville, KY
1.00″ hail
Nov 10, 2002
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell near mile marker 15 on Interstate 71.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prospect, KY
1.00″ hail
Nov 10, 2002
6:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter size hail was covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prospect, KY
1.25″ hail
Jul 13, 1977
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 40059

47 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Covered Cove Bridge Rd blocking entire roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prospect, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines on roadway at Riverside Dr and Harmony Village Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Goshen, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and lines down on the roadway on Harmony Village Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Goshen, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees down on Harmony Landing Road near Rose Island Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Goshen, KY
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. Tree blocking Hunting Creek Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prospect, KY
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
1:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: West of intersection wires completely down obstructing the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Prospect, KY
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
8:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SW Prospect for correct time. West of intersection wires completely down obstructing the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Prospect, KY
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down blocking the road on Rose Island Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Prospect, KY
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 trees down and 1 tree that fell onto a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Prospect, KY
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2025
7:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down - reported by 911 Call Center... near KY 1793 and North Rose Island Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Goshen, KY
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over the road near the 7600 block of Rockingham Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Prospect, KY
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
4:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch report of tree down blocking part of the roadway with wires down as well. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Prospect, KY
UNK mph
Sep 27, 2024
4:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree completely blocking Mayo Lane near Highway 42 in Goshen.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Goshen, KY
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2024
5:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on house at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Prospect, KY
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2024
5:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40059
Oldham County · 20,678 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down in River Bluff.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Prospect, 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 40059

1 reports
EF1 category
Feb 28, 2011
4:30 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 40059
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is a continuation of the tornado that hit Utica in Clark county Indiana. After crossing the Ohio River the tornado moved into Harrods Creek. Numerous hardwood trees were snapped and a section of roof was blown off a house. The tornado was rated an EF-1 with a maximum wind speed of 100 mph and a width of 100 yards. The tornado lifted just west of US 42.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .78 NW Harrods Creek, 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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ZIP 40059 area census snapshot

People & households
Population19,899
Households7,930
Housing units8,400
Income
Median household income$165,000
$100k+ households39.5%
$150k+ households21.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,881
Attached single-family598
Small multifamily453
Large multifamily459
Mobile homes9
Housing mix
Single-family share81.9%
Attached-home share7.1%
Multifamily share10.9%
Mobile-home share0.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,992
Renter-occupied938
Vacant units470
Home value & age
Median home value$533,800
Owner homes $300k+86.4%
Owner homes $500k+54.3%
Owner homes $750k+22.7%
Median year built1998
Older-home share22.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,736
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40059 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 47 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40059, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40059?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40059 is 1.75″. It was reported near Harrods Creek, KY on May 15, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40059 — 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 40059 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40059 — 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 40059 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40059 — 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 40059 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40059 — 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 40059, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40059, 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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