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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40222

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40222 from May 15, 2009 through June 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40222 · 2009–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40222

2 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 15, 2009
4:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WNW Windy Hills, KY
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2009
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WNW Windy Hills, 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 40222

16 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in roadway on Shelbyville Rd between Eden Way and Lyndon Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lyndon, KY
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs down and power outages between Lyndon and Middletown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lyndon, KY
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damaged trees and large limbs snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Lyndon, KY
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2018
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN AND SEVERAL SMALLER TREES DOWN REPORTED AT BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL LOUISVILLE... KY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Lyndon, KY
UNK mph
May 7, 2016
9:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FACEBOOK PICTURE OF LARGE TREE DOWN ON NEW LA GRANGE ROAD. RELAYED VIA MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lyndon, KY
60 mph
Jul 29, 2015
5:18 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee reported trees down at the intersection of Glen Arbor and Greenlawn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.17 NW Windy Hills, KY
60 mph
Jul 29, 2015
5:18 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of a power pole down on New LaGrange Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .67 NNW Richlawn, KY
60 mph
Jul 29, 2015
5:18 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of a tree down blocking Washburn Lane at New LaGrange Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .71 WNW Richlawn, KY
60 mph
Jul 17, 2015
9:28 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of numerous trees and power lines down in the area due to severe thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Richlawn, KY
60 mph
Jun 29, 2015
1:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee reported numerous trees down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.29 ENE Strathmoor Vlg, KY
70 mph
Jul 7, 2014
7:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm survey revealed that a localized downburst with winds estimated between 65 and 70 mph downed numerous trees and power poles in the Lyndon neighborhood east of downtown Louisville. These winds brought damage to a one square mile area centered around the Westport Condominiums. At Westport, several mature trees were toppled, damaging at least 3 vehicles. Nearby, winds damaged a house at the intersection of Washburn and Finley Avenues. A tree fell on a van at the intersection of Westport Road and Herr Lane. The survey recorded 13 power poles damaged and 10 trees downed. Overall, over 10,000 residents lost power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.26 W Windy Hills, KY
60 mph
Jul 27, 2012
6:19 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A weather service employee reported that one half of a maple trees downed some power lines around 1 mile east of Ballard High School.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.05 SSE Glenview, KY
60 mph
Aug 13, 2011
4:58 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter reported that many trees were downed near the Hurstbourne Grand Apartments. One tree fell on a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.29 ESE Richlawn, KY
60 mph
May 23, 2011
3:44 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blocking the road on Whittington Parkway near Leesgate Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.09 E Richlawn, KY
60 mph
Aug 12, 2010
1:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were down near Ballard High School and on Shepherds Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.08 E Indian Hills, 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 40222

1 reports
EF1 category
Jan 17, 2012
11:12 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 40222
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with estimated winds of 95 mph did considerable damage along a nearly 8 mile path across the northeastern suburbs of Louisville. The twister first touched down just east of the intersection of Interstate 264 and Brownsboro Road. It did considerable roof damage to many homes to the south of Brownsboro Road and snapped numerous large trees which toppled onto the heavily traveled roadway near Ten Broeck Way. After briefly lifting over a shopping complex near the intersection of Brownsboro and Hurstbourne Roads, the tornado touched down again, tearing a large exterior wall from an indoor tennis facility, then flipped two semi trailers as it crossed Interstate 265, injuring the driver of one. After crossing the interstate, it continued to skip northeast for another 4 miles into Oldham County, doing primarily roof damage in addition to snapping and uprooting taller trees. The last major damage occurred near the corner of Ballardsville Rd and Murphy Lane, where the roof of a large horse barn was partially torn off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .97 ENE Indian Hills, 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 40222 area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,634
Households10,188
Housing units10,953
Income
Median household income$81,623
$100k+ households40.6%
$150k+ households17.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,588
Attached single-family477
Small multifamily2,357
Large multifamily2,518
Mobile homes13
Housing mix
Single-family share51.0%
Attached-home share4.4%
Multifamily share44.5%
Mobile-home share0.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,701
Renter-occupied4,487
Vacant units765
Home value & age
Median home value$347,000
Owner homes $300k+63.9%
Owner homes $500k+21.6%
Owner homes $750k+7.2%
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,511
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40222 have on record?

Our records show 2 hail, 16 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40222, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40222?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40222 is 2.00″. It was reported near Windy Hills, KY on May 15, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40222 — 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 40222 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40222 — 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 40222 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40222 — 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 40222 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40222 — 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 40222, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40222, 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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