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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40701

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40701 from April 3, 1974 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
44
Wind Reports
139
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40701 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40701

44 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 8, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). The event time is estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Keavy, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 E Dorthae. Trained spotter reported hail up to the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Dorthae, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported hail up to the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Dorthae, KY
1.00″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video on social media of quarter-sized hail falling behind the KFC in North Corbin. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Corbin, KY
1.25″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture of hail was received from southwest of Corbin along Cumberland Falls Hwy. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Rye, KY
2.00″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report with a picture was relayed by an Amateur radio operator in the Bee Creek community southeast of Bark Camp. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Bark Camp, KY
3.00″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture was received of at least 3 inch diameter hail from the Bee Creek community along KY 1193 in the vicinity of Bark Camp. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bark Camp, KY
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
3:39 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN THE GORDON HILL AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Corbin, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
2:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Corbin.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Corbin, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
1:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Corbin, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 1, 2011
8:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The report was from Woodbine fire department.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Woodbine, KY
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2010
1:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Corbin, KY
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2010
1:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Corbin, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
11:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell in Corbin.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Corbin, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
11:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in Grove.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Grove, 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 40701

139 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Knox County · 7,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Knox County dispatch received reports of a downed tree along Buffalo Branch Road in Corbin. The road is also known as Rocky Branch Road. Exact location estimated via Street View. Time estimated via r
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Lynn Camp, KY
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Knox County · 7,895 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Knox County dispatch received reports of a downed tree on Moore Hill Avenue near the intersection with Ott Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Moore Hill, KY
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Whitley County Dispatch reports downed trees near Mauney Chapel south of US-25W. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Deering, KY
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a house struck by lightning.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse North Corbin, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Walden, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in this area. Time estimated from area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Deering, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures on social media show multiple trees down in the yard of a residence in the Sandy Hills area off of I-75 Exit 29 in Corbin. Time estimated with radar data_ with 47-50 knot velocities noted be
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Dorthae, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A social media post shows numerous trees down in a wooded area along Adams Road between Kentucky Family Drive and Davis Lane. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Dorthae, KY
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Whitley County 911 Dispatch reported a down tree 1 mile north from the intersection of Hightop Road and US 25W on Hightop Road . Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Rye, KY
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Whitley County 911 Center reported a tree down at the intersection of Bee Creek Road and Southwood Estates. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Deering, KY
UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on Hwy 2392. Reported around 2 pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE North Corbin, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
1:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via social media of window blown out at a residence by thunderstorm winds along American Greeting Card Rd near Corbin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Dorthae, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
1:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported to have been blown down on US 25W near the intersection with Lick Fork Road. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Youngs Creek, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Laurel County 911 reports a tree down on a house in the 100 block of Lawson Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Vox, KY
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2025
7:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were downed with a strong line of thunderstorms near the intersection of 8th St. and Hillside Dr in Corbin. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Corbin, 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 40701

4 reports
UNK category
May 26, 2024
5:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 40701
Knox County · 7,895 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Siler. NWS Damage Survey Team concluded a tornado touched down near the Legacy Chevrolet and continued on towards Lynn Camp Middle/High School. Time determined by surveillance video and radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Siler, KY
F0 category
May 17, 2002
4:49 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40701
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down just northeast of the highway 25 and 25E interchange near Corbin and concluded to the northeast of Campground Road. Eleven home received minor damage, as well as two barns and one out building. A cluster of trees were also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW North Corbin, KY
F2 category
Apr 3, 1974
9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40701
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Apr 3, 1974
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40701
Laurel County · 16,336 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 40701 area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,767
Households12,024
Housing units13,305
Income
Median household income$47,288
$100k+ households27.4%
$150k+ households7.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,413
Attached single-family78
Small multifamily1,642
Large multifamily488
Mobile homes2,636
Housing mix
Single-family share63.2%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share16.0%
Mobile-home share19.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,957
Renter-occupied4,067
Vacant units1,281
Home value & age
Median home value$162,500
Owner homes $300k+11.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1987
Older-home share40.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,055
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40701 have on record?

Our records show 44 hail, 139 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40701, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40701?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40701 is 3.00″. It was reported near Bark Camp, KY on September 24, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40701 — 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 40701 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40701 — 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 40701 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40701 — 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 40701 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40701 — 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 40701, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40701, 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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