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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40217

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40217 from April 3, 2007 through July 20, 2018, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40217 · 2007–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2018

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40217

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2018
6:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THURSTON AVENUE IN LOUISVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Louisville, KY
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2016
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Louisville, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
9:23 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture relayed via twitter indicated quarter sized hail near downtown Louisville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2013
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported one inch hail at the intersection of River Road and Zorn.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2013
7:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Louisville broadcast media reported 1 inch hail 2 miles northeast of Churchhill Downs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2012
7:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A retired NWS employee reported 1.5 inches of hail in the Highlands area of Louisville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2012
6:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter a couple of miles east of the University of Louisville reported hail damage to several car windows. He also estimated 50 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2012
1:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was reported at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
0.75″ hail
Aug 4, 2009
7:52 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
0.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2007
4:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNW Audubon Park, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 11, 2007
5:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNW Audubon Park, 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 40217

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UNK mph
Mar 4, 2017
11:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES BENT OVER ALONG CRITTENDEN DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Louisville, KY
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2016
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON PAYNE STREET AND ALSO GRINSTEAD DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Louisville, KY
60 mph
Jul 17, 2015
9:54 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Due to severe thunderstorm winds and downed trees, a broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of over 9000 residences and businesses without power in Jefferson County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
60 mph
Jul 17, 2015
9:47 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter relayed a report of numerous power outages across the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
60 mph
Jul 17, 2015
9:41 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS at the Louisville International Airport recorded a 60 mph wind gust associated with a severe thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
64 mph
Jul 10, 2013
1:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS measured a wind gust of 64 mph at Standiford field in Louisville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
60 mph
Jul 10, 2013
1:26 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local media reported that several trees were downed in the Bashford Manor area and near the Louisville neighborhood of Newburg. Roof damage was reported as well. This damage was a result of a very localized downburst just south of downtown Louisville that occurred minutes prior to the arrival of a more destructive line of storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
60 mph
Jul 27, 2012
7:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that several telephone poles were downed along with blown transformers near Interstate 65.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
58 mph
Jul 1, 2012
7:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported several trees down along the Eastern Parkway at Preston.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
58 mph
Jul 1, 2012
7:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Louisville media reported several trees and power poles downed along 7th Street. At nearly the same time, the ASOS weather instrument at Standiford Airport measured a 56 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
60 mph
Apr 19, 2011
11:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The city of Louisville reported numerous trees down throughout the metro area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
60 mph
Apr 9, 2011
10:38 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
60 mph
Aug 4, 2009
1:12 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An eight inch diameter limb was downed at a TV studio downtown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
60 mph
Aug 4, 2009
7:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs were downed with estimated 60 mph wind gusts at I-64 and Hurstbourne Parkway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, KY
70 mph
Jun 18, 2009
9:53 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40217
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in Louisville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Audubon Park, 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 40217

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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 40217 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,831
Households6,315
Housing units6,840
Income
Median household income$68,573
$100k+ households41.0%
$150k+ households13.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,920
Attached single-family80
Small multifamily1,226
Large multifamily614
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share71.9%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share26.9%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,748
Renter-occupied2,567
Vacant units525
Home value & age
Median home value$220,700
Owner homes $300k+13.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1944
Older-home share82.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,942
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40217 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 23 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40217, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2018.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40217?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40217 is 1.75″. It was reported near Audubon Park, KY on April 28, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40217 — 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 40217 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40217 — 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 40217 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40217 — 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 40217 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40217 — 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 40217, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40217, 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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