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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40071

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40071 from March 29, 1974 through June 19, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
78
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.76″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40071 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 19, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40071

26 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2023
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wakefield, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2023
1:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elk Creek, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MAINLY DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Taylorsville, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Taylorsville, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
4:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A social media picture from Taylorsville showed golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Taylorsville, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
4:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Confirmed picture via social media of quarter sized hail near Taylorsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Taylorsville, KY
1.50″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
10:12 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Taylorsville, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2013
8:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter in Taylorsville reported 1.75 inch hail. A second spotter nearby reported 1 inch hail covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Taylorsville, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2012
7:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Taylorsville, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 28, 2012
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported that one half dollar sized hail fell for 8 to 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elk Creek, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
4:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Taylorsville, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
12:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Taylorsville, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 11, 2007
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Taylorsville, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
3:04 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell near Hunter Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Taylorsville, KY
0.88″ hail
Oct 18, 2004
7:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Taylorsville, 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 40071

78 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture on social media of downed trees along Highway 44 West of Taylorsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Taylorsville, KY
59 mph
May 17, 2025
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Wakefield, KY
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2025
2:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 cedar trees split.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Waterford, KY
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2023
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of large tree down on Brashears Creek Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Taylorsville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off a barn near Bloomfield Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Taylorsville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down over road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Taylorsville, KY
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2022
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF PARTIAL ROOF OF STRUCTURE AS WELL AS A TREE ON BUILDING ALONG THE 600 BLOCK OF PLUM CREEK ROAD. MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Waterford, KY
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2020
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN... TWO FLAGPOLES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Taylorsville, KY
UNK mph
May 23, 2020
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STORY OF PART OF THE MARINA DAMAGED AT SETTLERS TRACE ON TAYLORSVILLE LAKE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON TSDF RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Taylorsville, KY
UNK mph
May 23, 2020
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUPLE OF TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Elk Creek, KY
UNK mph
Dec 31, 2018
9:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY ON NORMANDY RD NEAR TAYLORSVILLE KY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Elk Creek, KY
UNK mph
Nov 1, 2018
5:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 TREE DOWN. WATER OVER SOME ROADS THAT TYPICALLY FLOOD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Fairfield, KY
UNK mph
Oct 31, 2018
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 NNE FAIRFIELD. 1 TREE DOWN. WATER OVER SOME ROADS THAT TYPICALLY FLOOD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Fairfield, KY
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2018
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Bullitt County · 26,475 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THERE WAS A TREE REPORTED DOWN ON KINGSWOOD AVENUE AT KINGS CHURCH ROAD. TIME FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Mount Washington, KY
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2018
5:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 TREE HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM OAK TREE WAY... AND 1 TREE HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM ELK CREEK ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Taylorsville, 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 40071

8 reports
UNK category
Apr 18, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1 N WATERFORD. NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED A NARROW EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN WESTERN SPENCER COUNTY WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 80 MPH. THE 30 YARD WIDE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR APPROXIMATELY A TENTH OF A MILE ALONG PLUM CREEK ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Waterford, KY
UNK category
Apr 16, 2022
12:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED A NARROW EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN WESTERN SPENCER COUNTY WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 80 MPH. THE 30 YARD WIDE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR APPROXIMATELY A TENTH OF A MILE ALONG PLUM CREEK ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Waterford, KY
UNK category
Apr 16, 2022
12:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF0 TORNADO IN NORTHERN SPENCER COUNTY WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 80 MPH. THE 60 YARD WIDE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR AROUND A TENTH OF A MILE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Elk Creek, KY
EF0 category
Feb 6, 2008
12:43 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado destroyed two barns, and did heavy damage to several other barns and homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Taylorsville, KY
EF0 category
Feb 6, 2008
12:38 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado destroyed two mobile homes, and did extensive roof and tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.72 SSE Waterford, KY
F3 category
May 28, 1996
6:08 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Taylorsville, KY
F0 category
Apr 3, 1989
11:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Jul 26, 1984
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40071
Spencer County · 6,811 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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ZIP 40071 area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,702
Households5,831
Housing units6,264
Income
Median household income$97,349
$100k+ households52.2%
$150k+ households25.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,628
Attached single-family14
Small multifamily250
Large multifamily108
Mobile homes264
Housing mix
Single-family share89.9%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share5.7%
Mobile-home share4.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,954
Renter-occupied877
Vacant units433
Home value & age
Median home value$297,900
Owner homes $300k+49.1%
Owner homes $500k+11.2%
Owner homes $750k+4.3%
Median year built1998
Older-home share21.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,648
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40071 have on record?

Our records show 26 hail, 78 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40071, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 19, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40071?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40071 is 1.76″. It was reported near Taylorsville, KY on May 29, 1982.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40071 — 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 40071 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40071 — 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 40071 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40071 — 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 40071 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40071 — 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 40071, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40071, 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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