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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40403

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40403 from April 20, 1958 through July 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40403 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40403

25 reports
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1.50″ hail
Sep 6, 2025
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kingston, KY
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Berea, KY
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Berea, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2018
2:34 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boone, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 25, 2017
3:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Berea, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
7:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Conway, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
7:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Conway, KY
2.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
7:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 W Rockford, KY
2.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
7:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail just smaller than tennis balls was reported in Scaffold Cane.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 W Rockford, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
7:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Boone, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
7:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of 1.75 hail in Berea.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Middletown, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
7:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported ping pong size hail near Berea.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 E Middletown, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2014
1:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Boone, KY
1.50″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Farristown, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40403
Garrard County · 5,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Widespread large hail up to the size of tennis balls damaged many roofs and vinyl sidings northwest of Cartersville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 ENE Cartersville, 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 40403

50 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
2:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report and photo of a tree down blocking the road on KY Hwy 1016 near the intersection with Berea Bypass (KY 956). Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Berea, KY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
6:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on North Wilderness Road (US-25) at the 10500 block.
NWS Wind Report Location: Snider, KY
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2025
7:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rockcastle County dispatch reports downed trees along Buffalo Hollow Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Boone, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
6:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down into a light pole on Plaza Drive near Prince Royal Drive in Berea. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Berea, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Garrard County · 5,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Cartersville Road near the County Line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Berea, KY
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2025
3:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Two barns along US Highway 421 northeast of Berea suffered extensive damage due to thunderstorm winds. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Kingston, KY
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2025
3:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. A large section of a sheet metal roof was blown off of a barn. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Berea, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees down near Ellipse Street as well Walnut Meadow area. Very rough estimate time... with strong outflow passing through around 5 PM and a new storm moving over this area around 510. Used JKL and LVX radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Berea, KY
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2023
7:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Trees down along Red Lick Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Big Hill, KY
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported to have been blown down along Wilderness Road near the intersection with Flat Gap Road. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boone, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2022
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS TREES DOWN IN THE PILOT KNOB AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Big Hill, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2022
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON BLUETICK ROAD AND REPORTED VIA A PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Conway, KY
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2022
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF SCAFFOLD CANE ROAD AND BRATCHER LANE IN BEREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Berea, KY
UNK mph
Dec 12, 2021
11:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ON SCAFFOLD CANE ROAD NEAR THE MADISON COUNTY LINE. THE EVENT TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockford, KY
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2021
5:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN IN THE COUNTY INCLUDING ONE ON A HOUSE IN BEREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Berea, 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 40403

5 reports
F2 category
Apr 20, 1996
4:45 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Berea, KY
F1 category
Apr 9, 1991
2:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Dec 5, 1977
4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40403
Rockcastle County · 4,819 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Aug 19, 1972
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Apr 20, 1958
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40403
Madison County · 25,133 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 40403 area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,733
Households10,141
Housing units11,008
Income
Median household income$60,105
$100k+ households33.5%
$150k+ households10.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,792
Attached single-family196
Small multifamily1,912
Large multifamily271
Mobile homes830
Housing mix
Single-family share70.8%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share19.8%
Mobile-home share7.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,118
Renter-occupied3,023
Vacant units867
Home value & age
Median home value$180,800
Owner homes $300k+15.4%
Owner homes $500k+2.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1992
Older-home share33.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,697
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40403 have on record?

Our records show 25 hail, 50 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40403, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40403?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40403 is 2.75″. It was reported near Rockford, KY on April 25, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40403 — 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 40403 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40403 — 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 40403 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40403 — 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 40403 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40403 — 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 40403, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40403, 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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