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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40218

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40218 from May 21, 1957 through May 17, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
53
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40218 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last May 17, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40218

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
10:07 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell between 11:07 and 11:22 am.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N West Buechel, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2006
8:53 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail broke windows along Bardstown Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buechel, KY
2.00″ hail
Apr 28, 1989
7:16 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 1989
8:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
0.75″ hail
May 9, 1988
2:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
1.75″ hail
May 9, 1988
2:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 23, 1988
1:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 1982
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 1967
9:52 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
UNK hail
Jul 10, 1966
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
2.00″ hail
Jul 10, 1966
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 1961
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 40218
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 40218

53 reports
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UNK mph
May 17, 2025
2:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on house in the 5100 block of Yew Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Okolona, KY
UNK mph
May 7, 2023
1:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN OFF OF OLD SHEPHERDSVILLE ROAD NEAR HIKES LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Saint Matthews, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2023
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGES OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND SNAPPED POWER POLES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Okolona, KY
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
7:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METROSAFE SAID QUITE A FEW TREE DAMAGE AND POWER OUTAGE REPORTS COMING OUT OF BUECHEL AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM DOWNBURST SIGNAL IN TDWR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Saint Matthews, KY
UNK mph
May 1, 2019
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON A HOME IN NEWBURG.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Highview, KY
UNK mph
May 31, 2018
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE ACROSS ROAD ON ELDORADO AVE IN BUECHEL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Fern Creek, KY
60 mph
Jun 18, 2015
4:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Jefferson County official reported to the NWS that a tree fell onto a home, collapsing the roof, in the Spring Creek Ct area. Officials with Metrosafe also reported several trees down at the intersection of Manchester and Lake Side as well as Taylor and Illinois.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.09 E Parkway Vlg, KY
60 mph
Oct 26, 2010
10:51 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large sign and power lines were blown down at Bardstown Rd. and Goldsmith Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 S (Lou)Bowman Fld Loui, KY
60 mph
Oct 26, 2010
10:47 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A truck was blown over at I-264 and Newburg Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 ENE Parkway Vlg, KY
58 mph
Jul 21, 2006
5:05 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed across southern and eastern parts of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
58 mph
Jun 19, 2006
6:05 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
60 mph
Apr 2, 2006
9:10 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were downed. A tree was blown on to a house in the Bashford Manor area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
58 mph
Mar 9, 2006
10:40 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
58 mph
Aug 28, 2005
3:40 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
63 mph
Jul 22, 2005
12:50 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, 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 40218

1 reports
EF1 category
Jun 22, 2011
8:29 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 40218
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was the first of three separate touchdowns associated with a single supercell that tracked across the southern portion of Jefferson County. Initially, this tornado touched down at EF-0 strength near the intersection of Nachand Lane and Nachand Spring Lane where minor shingle damage and snapped trees were surveyed. After moving into the Hurstbourne Woods subdivision, the twister damaged a locked pool gate and blew it 35 yards downwind. This subdivision sustained EF-1 damage with gutters, soffits, and siding from various structures deposited in trees. At 9407 Willowwood Way, roof damage was noted, along with many uprooted hardwood and softwood trees. After making a brief 25 degree northward turn near the end of its life, the tornado brought minor roof damage before lifting near the intersection of Lisa Lane and Calais Drive.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .65 S Strathmoor Manor, 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 40218 area census snapshot

People & households
Population33,292
Households13,787
Housing units14,697
Income
Median household income$56,191
$100k+ households31.5%
$150k+ households9.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,350
Attached single-family211
Small multifamily3,941
Large multifamily1,949
Mobile homes246
Housing mix
Single-family share56.8%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share40.1%
Mobile-home share1.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,060
Renter-occupied6,727
Vacant units910
Home value & age
Median home value$195,600
Owner homes $300k+12.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1969
Older-home share72.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,638
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40218 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 53 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40218, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40218?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40218 is 2.00″. It was reported near Louisville, KY on April 28, 1989.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40218 — 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 40218 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40218 — 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 40218 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40218 — 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 40218 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40218 — 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 40218, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40218, 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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