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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40143

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40143 from July 15, 1970 through June 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
69
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40143 · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40143

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hardinsburg, KY
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hardinsburg, KY
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2016
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC TWITTER REPORT RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hardinsburg, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hardinsburg Arpt, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2011
3:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Ham radio operator relayed two reports of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hardinsburg Arpt, KY
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2010
2:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hardinsburg Arpt, KY
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2009
2:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hardinsburg Arpt, KY
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2006
7:18 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Elizabeth Town, KY
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2006
7:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elizabeth Town, KY
0.75″ hail
Jan 2, 2006
2:33 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Hardinsburg, KY
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2003
2:21 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Edmonton, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2003
12:23 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hardin Spgs, KY
2.75″ hail
May 23, 2000
1:22 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Cars were damaged by hail at Hardinsburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hardinsburg, KY
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2000
1:09 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hardinsburg, KY
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2000
10:00 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hardinsburg, 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 40143

69 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in McQuady between KY HWY 105 and 108.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Glen Dean, KY
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
4:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees reported down across Hardinsburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hardinsburg, KY
89 mph
Aug 31, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Breckinridge County Kentucky Mesonet site measured an 89 mph wind gust. This gust is likely associated with a microburst which was also responsible for nearby tree and structural damage as recorded in the report from 2 SSW Hardinsburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hardinsburg, KY
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures sent to us of large trees uprooted and minor structural damage near Hardinsburg Baptist Church.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Hardinsburg, KY
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Rt 261 heading into Hardinsburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Hardinsburg, KY
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in Hardinsburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Hardinsburg, KY
58 mph
May 26, 2024
3:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Breckinridge County Mesonet measured 58 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Mcquady, KY
62 mph
Mar 16, 2024
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hardinsburg, KY
UNK mph
Sep 28, 2023
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Hardinsburg... including one on a mobile home. Windows of a residence broken by large hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hardinsburg, KY
71 mph
Sep 28, 2023
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kentucky Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Hardinsburg, KY
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Mcquady, KY
75 mph
Mar 3, 2023
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KENTUCKY MESONET STATION HARD HARDINSBURG.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hardinsburg, KY
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA REPORTS TREE DOWN ALONG KY 259 NEAR SAMPLE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Union Star, KY
UNK mph
Dec 11, 2021
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREE DOWN ON 992.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Hardinsburg, KY
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2020
2:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BOAT SUCKED OUT OF A CARPORT. SEVERAL FENCES DOWN. BENT BARN CANOPY AND A CARGO TRAILER PUSHED INTO A TRUCK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Hardinsburg, 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 40143

6 reports
F0 category
Jun 12, 2004
11:55 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just east of Old U.S. Highway 60 in Hardinsburg near the Breckinridge County Emergency Management Center. It damaged many trees along a path toward Meadowside Apartments. There was roof damage to several apartments in two complexes. The tornado tore the porch off a church. It overturned a mobile home on Cody Lane. There was also some structural and tree damage nearby caused by straight line winds. Only minor injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Hardinsburg, KY
F0 category
May 8, 2003
8:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado occurred in a forested and sparsely populated area near the Ohio River. A few shallow rooted trees were uprooted. Numerous trees were topped and branches were snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Holt, KY
F2 category
Apr 28, 2002
3:08 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed into central Breckinridge County from Perry County, IN. The tornado lifted periodically as it crossed eastern Breckinridge County, and reached the Irvington area around 0325 EST. A 52 year old male was killed in a mobile home in Irvington. Seven people were injured. A few homes were destroyed and numerous homes were damaged. Two homes had their roofs torn off. Numerous trees were uprooted, and many outbuildings were destroyed. The tornado was estimated at F2 intensity, with spots of F3 damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Cloverport, KY
F0 category
Jun 6, 1990
1:53 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
May 30, 1979
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F5 category
Apr 3, 1974
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40143
Breckinridge County · 7,296 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 40143 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,078
Households2,261
Housing units2,885
Income
Median household income$62,423
$100k+ households36.7%
$150k+ households16.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,024
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily136
Large multifamily27
Mobile homes698
Housing mix
Single-family share70.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share5.7%
Mobile-home share24.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,706
Renter-occupied555
Vacant units624
Home value & age
Median home value$133,500
Owner homes $300k+10.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1987
Older-home share39.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,179
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40143 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 69 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40143, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40143?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40143 is 2.75″. It was reported near Hardinsburg, KY on May 23, 2000.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40143 — 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 40143 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40143 — 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 40143 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40143 — 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 40143 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40143 — 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 40143, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40143, 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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