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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40175

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40175 from March 4, 1955 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
48
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40175 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40175

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2024
10:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40175
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Vine Grove, KY
1.25″ hail
Feb 28, 2024
10:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40175
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Off duty NWS employee measured 1.25 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Vine Grove, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2018
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40175
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT VINE GROVE... KY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vine Grove, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2018
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40175
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Vine Grove, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 23, 2011
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40175
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported between Elizabethtown and Radcliff.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Vine Grove, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2011
3:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 40175
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail covered the roadways.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.09 W Big Spg, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 1991
2:17 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
4.50″ hail
Apr 3, 1974
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40175
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 1955
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 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 40175

48 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports in this vicinity. Damage to a barn near Big Spring and St Martins Rd. More storm damage 3300 block of Big Spring Rd. Property damage 2800 block of Bee Knob Hill Rd. Time estimated fr
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Big Spring, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines across the roadway... damage to multiple barns.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Flaherty, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree on house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Flaherty, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple buildings severely damaged... power lines down and trees in the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Flaherty, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bank sign damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Flaherty, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flaherty, KY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Flaherty, KY
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
5:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Flaherty, KY
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SE Flaherty. Tree blown down... blocking Coleman road with Powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Flaherty, KY
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2024
3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Structural damage to a home off Knox Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Fort Knox, KY
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2024
3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof caved in on house at 3200 Knox Ave... Vine Grove... KY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Fort Knox, KY
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2024
3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Flaherty, KY
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2024
3:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree and power lines on Shot Hunt Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Flaherty, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
3:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof peeled off out building by high winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Vine Grove, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2023
8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CAR PORTS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. SEVERAL UPROOTED AND SNAPPED TREES. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO ROOF PANELS FOR A METAL OUTBUILDING/GARAGE. ESTIMATES OF WIND SPEEDS BETWEEN 80 MPH AND 100 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Flaherty, 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 40175

10 reports
UNK category
Mar 19, 2026
3:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Point where long track tornado moved into Meade County. Refer to public information statement issued by the office for more details on this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Flaherty, KY
UNK category
Apr 2, 2025
1:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm survey determined an EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 100 mph occurred near Flaherty and Radcliff in Kentucky. The tornado had a path length of 7.21 miles and a width of 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Flaherty, KY
UNK category
Jun 2, 2024
3:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey team determined an EF1 tornado with 90mph winds impacted eastern Meade County on May 26... 2024. The tornado was 1.5 miles in length and 150 yards wide. This tornado was on the ground for 1 minute. Please see the associated PNS for more details about this tornado. This point marks the ending point of the tornado path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Fort Knox, KY
UNK category
Jun 2, 2024
3:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey team determined an EF1 tornado with 90mph winds impacted eastern Meade County on May 26... 2024. The tornado was 1.5 miles in length and 150 yards wide. This tornado was on the ground for 1 minute. Please see the associated PNS for more details about this tornado. This point marks the starting point of the tornado path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Flaherty, KY
EF0 category
Jul 10, 2015
9:35 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey found evidence of a weak, skipping tornado that occurred on the base of Fort Knox in Meade and Hardin Counties in Kentucky. The tornado first touched down near the intersection of Lee Road and Fort Avenue just west of the military base's boundary. It traveled east over forested land, doing occasional damage to trees before it passed into Hardin County, 0.7 miles WSW of the U.S. Bullion Depository.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 60.74 NW Coburg, KY
EF1 category
May 21, 2010
6:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 40175
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey and interviews with residents confirmed a tornado touched down at approximately 828 PM EDT just west of Big Springs. A large barn suffered significant roof and wall damage resulting in the tornado to be rated EF-1 here with 85-90 mph winds. Additional damage to hardwood trees was noted along Highway 333 south. The tornado appeared to be skipping along the path at this time. The tornado lifted above the community of Big Springs, then touched down again along High Plains Road before lifting again. It then touched down again along Rineyville-Big Springs road in Harding county where it damaged a double wide mobile home. The damage at this location was consistent with EF-0 tornado damage with winds of 80-85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.16 W Big Spg, KY
EF0 category
May 21, 2010
7:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 40175
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey and interviews with residents confirmed a tornado touched down at approximately 828 PM EDT just west of Big Springs. A large barn suffered significant roof and wall damage resulting in the tornado to be rated EF-1 here with 85-90 mph winds. Additional damage to hardwood trees was noted along Highway 333 south. The tornado appeared to be skipping along the path at this time. The tornado lifted above the community of Big Springs, then touched down again along High Plains Road before lifting again. It then touched down again along Rineyville-Big Springs road in Harding county where it damaged a double wide mobile home. The damage at this location was consistent with EF-0 tornado damage with winds of 80-85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.1 NW North Four Corners, KY
F1 category
Apr 28, 2002
3:55 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40175
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two homes had their roofs torn off. There was minor structural damage to 24 other homes. Numerous trees were uprooted. Tornado intensity was estimated at F1 with spots of F2 damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Radcliff, KY
F1 category
Jul 18, 1988
1:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40175
Meade County · 8,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Oct 1, 1977
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40175
Hardin County · 31,005 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 40175 area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,283
Households5,843
Housing units6,630
Income
Median household income$75,156
$100k+ households44.7%
$150k+ households24.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,970
Attached single-family176
Small multifamily529
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes955
Housing mix
Single-family share75.0%
Attached-home share2.7%
Multifamily share8.0%
Mobile-home share14.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,427
Renter-occupied1,416
Vacant units787
Home value & age
Median home value$205,500
Owner homes $300k+20.4%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1995
Older-home share31.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,583
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40175 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 48 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40175, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40175?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40175 is 4.50″. It was reported near Vine Grove, KY on April 3, 1974.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40175 — 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 40175 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40175 — 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 40175 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40175 — 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 40175 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40175 — 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 40175, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40175, 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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