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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40741

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40741 from June 29, 1973 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
59
Wind Reports
174
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40741 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40741

59 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media video of lots of hail falling near the intersection of Hooppole Creek Road and Marydell Road in Eastern Laurel County around 4:15 PM. Time confirmed by radar. When the video pans to the ground... there are stones of various sizes visible. Some are at least quarter sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Marydell, KY
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2025
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of multiple hailstones compared with a penny NE of London. The largest stones are at least double the size of the penny. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maplesville, KY
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2022
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR HIGHTOP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hightop, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2018
1:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL FROM QUARTER SIZE TO DIME SIZE REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: London, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N London, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Bernstadt, KY
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
4:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM TRAINED SPOTTER ON CHEEK TURNER ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lida, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2011
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N London, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
1:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: N London, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
1:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: N London, KY
2.50″ hail
Mar 23, 2011
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of tennis balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S London, KY
2.50″ hail
Mar 23, 2011
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of tennis balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S London, KY
1.25″ hail
Mar 23, 2011
5:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The event occurred between 643 PM and 658 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: N London, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2011
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 NNE Hightop, KY
2.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2011
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of a hen egg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 W London, 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 40741

174 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of wind damage to a wooden fence - a small section was blown over. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Brock, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report saying a barn lost its roof_ a shed was lost/destroyed_ trees were down_ a camper was flipped on its side_ and a neighbors barn was damaged and moved as well. Report stated this w
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Brock, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at this location. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Langnau, KY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on Vaughn Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Bernstadt, KY
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Mill and 5th streets. Time estimated off of radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: London, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
7:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reportedly blown down near MM 7 along the Hal Rogers Parkway. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brock, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported tree blown down near the intersection of Maplesville School and Old Salem Road. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Maplesville, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch relayed a report and picture media showed a picture of a tree blown down along the 1900 Block of Somerset Road in the vicinity of Allen House Lane. Picture showed tree over phone lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Pittsburg, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
5:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple photos of large tree snapped and split three ways and blocking the intersection of Whitley Street and Jody Street in London. Power pole snapped and power lines down due to snapped tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW London, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
5:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof peeled off a business onto multiple adjacent vehicles. Vehicles have sustained unspecified damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW London, KY
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
6:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a residence on Camelot Place in the city of London. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE London, KY
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down in front of 266 Waterworks Road. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW London, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
6:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 small tree and 1/2 of another tree blown down in vicinity of Memory Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Lida, KY
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
4:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on W. 7th Street... near N. Long Road... in downtown London.
NWS Wind Report Location: London, KY
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
4:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported to have been blown down on Pine Top Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Sublimity City, 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 40741

10 reports
EF2 category
Mar 2, 2012
7:04 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm damage survey team from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, Kentucky confirmed that an EF-2 tornado moved across portions of Laurel County on March 2, 2012. The tornado touched down southwest of Wood Creek Lake at 704 pm EST, and tracked northeast crossing I-75 and Highway 490 before lifting just south of the Victory community. Winds were estimated to have reached 125 mph. This tornado damaged or destroyed several residences. Five fatalities occurred on March 2nd with another person dieing on March 23rd from injuries they received as their mobile home was impacted by the tornado on March 2nd. All fatalities occurred in mobile homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.47 SSW Hazel Patch, KY
EF1 category
Nov 14, 2007
4:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touchdown occurred 1.8 miles east-northeast of Bernstadt around 428 pm EST, with the tornado dissipating 1 mile southwest of Pittsburg around 433 pm EST. The path length was almost 2 miles and the width was 200 yards at its maximum. The tornado was rated EF1, with estimated peak winds of 94 to 99 mph. Several homes along the tornados path sustained broken windows from flying debris and shingle and gutter damage along the tornados path. A tree fell on one home. Intermittent tree damage was observed along the tornados path. One barn collapsed and several outbuildings were also damaged, with one building being blown off its foundation. A manufactured home was shifted of its foundation at the touchdown site.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.79 ENE Bernstadt, KY
EF1 category
Apr 3, 2007
8:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with a path length of 1.8 miles and a path width of 50 yards destroyed a pole barn, uprooted large hardwood trees, pushed a well tied down mobile home off its foundation and blew a roof off of a store.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE London, KY
F2 category
Jun 2, 2001
5:02 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong F2 tornado with wind estimates between 135 and 155 miles per hour ripped through downtown London during the evening hours. The Carnaby Square shopping center was hard hit. The tornado was reported by eye witnesses to have been nearly stationary in the parking lot for nearly 4 minutes. During this time several automobiles including a large moving van were overtured. A 20 by 30 foot chunk of 4 inch thick blacktop from the parking lot was torn up and thrown approximately 100 feet. Merchandise from one of the stores was later found 25 miles to the east. The tornado lifted before crossing U.S. Highway 25. The tornado touched down again along Bellinger Street between 6:15 and 6:20 pm where several homes received major damage. One duplex lost its entire roof as a mother and her two sons took shelter on the second floor. A mobile home used for storage was demolished. One block over on Morgan Street several brick and framed homes lost their entire roofs. A framed home placed on a block foundation was blown 15 feet away from the foundation. The storm lifted as if approached the Rolling Acres Subdivision. Witnesses reported seeing two funnel clouds at this time as the storm continued moving east. Damage was confined to large trees and some shingle damage on roofs of homes. The storm again dropped a tornado as it approached a ball park just northwest of the intersection of Kentucky Highway 192 and 80. Three of the four teams in the park took refuge in the concession stand and the fourth team remained in the dugout where parents covered the children while laying on the ground. One mid sized truck was tossed from the parking lot approximately 150 feet. Fencing from both ball diamonds was blown away. The last major damage occurred at a mobile home sales lot near the intersection of Kentucky Highway 192 and the Daniel Boone Parkway. Eight mobile homes weighing 8 to 12 tons were totaled.Emergency management officials reported that there were 10 minor injuries with the most serious being a broken arm. Eighteen residences were destroyed, 21 received major damage while 84 received minor damage. Twenty-six businesses suffered major damage. One church received major damage with another receiving minor damage. Thirty vehicles were destroyed and three 18 wheel tractor trailers were overturned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: London, KY
F1 category
Jun 22, 1990
5:53 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
May 6, 1984
3:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Apr 3, 1982
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Apr 3, 1974
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40741
Clay County · 5,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F3 category
Apr 3, 1974
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40741
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F3 category
Jun 29, 1973
2:29 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 40741
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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ZIP 40741 area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,303
Households9,044
Housing units10,344
Income
Median household income$60,417
$100k+ households38.5%
$150k+ households10.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,444
Attached single-family12
Small multifamily1,373
Large multifamily266
Mobile homes2,236
Housing mix
Single-family share62.3%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share15.8%
Mobile-home share21.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,413
Renter-occupied2,631
Vacant units1,300
Home value & age
Median home value$155,600
Owner homes $300k+13.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1991
Older-home share34.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,540
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40741 have on record?

Our records show 59 hail, 174 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40741, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40741?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40741 is 4.50″. It was reported near Countywide, KY on May 1, 2002.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40741 — 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 40741 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40741 — 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 40741 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40741 — 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 40741 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40741 — 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 40741, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40741, 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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