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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40831

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40831 from July 15, 1979 through August 17, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40831 · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40831

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2024
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report of hail was received via Twitter with pictures from a location east of Harlan off of KY 38 on Shell Hollow Road also known as Eubank Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackjoe, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Harlan, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Harlan, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
6:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Harlan, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
6:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Harlan, KY
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2010
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Harlan, KY
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2005
5:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harlan, KY
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2005
5:42 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harlan, KY
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2005
5:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harlan, KY
1.75″ hail
May 1, 2002
8:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail caused damage to some vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harlan, KY
0.75″ hail
Jan 18, 1999
12:20 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harlan, KY
0.75″ hail
May 3, 1998
5:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Baxter, 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 40831

29 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2024
7:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported to have been blown down on Olive Street via Social Media. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harlan, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down across train tracks along US Highway 421. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grays Knob, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees reported down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harlan, KY
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture on social media shows several large limbs down in yard along Baker Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elcomb, KY
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported to have been blown down on KY 987. The even time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Peepace Store, KY
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
5:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AND ROOFING MATERIAL BLEW OFF A STRUCTURE IN THE BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brookside, KY
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
5:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OPERATORS RECEIVED REPORT OF LOTS OF WIND DAMAGE INCLUDED DAMAGE TO SIGNS... SHINGLES REMOVED... AND TREE LIMBS DOWN... WITH DEBRIS IN THE ROAD IN DOWNTOWN HARLAN IN THE AREA OF MAIN ST & CLOVER ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harlan, KY
UNK mph
May 19, 2022
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON KY-38 NEAR BROOKSIDE. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brookside, KY
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2021
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE KNOCKED DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF UPPER ELCOMB DRIVE AND FRYE STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elcomb, KY
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2019
7:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN BLOCKING ONE LANE OF HWY 421.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harlan, KY
UNK mph
May 8, 2016
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ALONG KY HIGHWAY 72.
NWS Wind Report Location: Liggett, KY
90 mph
Apr 28, 2014
2:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Storm Survey Team comprised of officials from the National Weather Service and Harlan County Emergency Management determined that the wind damage that occurred on Monday April 28th in the Harlan and Evarts Communities of Harlan County was caused by straight-line winds of up to 90 mph. The thunderstorm which caused the damaging winds moved from Tennessee across southeast Whitley County, Bell County and Harlan County producing sporadic wind damage along it's path. The damage in Harlan County included several large hardwood and softwood trees either uprooted or snapped at the base, and damage to at least three structures. Three minor injuries were reported as well.||While a couple witnesses stated that a funnel cloud was observed, all damage surveyed was blown in a northeasterly direction, consistent with straight line wind damage. Either the funnel cloud didn't touch down, or only did so very briefly and the touchdown location was indistinguishable from the straight-line wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .18 ESE Dressen, KY
58 mph
May 21, 2013
5:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on US Hwy 421.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Harlan, KY
58 mph
Aug 14, 2011
12:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down on KY987.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Smith, KY
58 mph
Aug 14, 2011
12:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 40831
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down near KY 1216 and KY 72.
NWS Wind Report Location: .27 NW Gulston, 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 40831

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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 40831 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,719
Households2,083
Housing units2,480
Income
Median household income$35,417
$100k+ households25.1%
$150k+ households8.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,428
Attached single-family20
Small multifamily579
Large multifamily197
Mobile homes256
Housing mix
Single-family share57.6%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share31.3%
Mobile-home share10.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,182
Renter-occupied901
Vacant units397
Home value & age
Median home value$106,500
Owner homes $300k+6.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,828
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40831 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 29 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40831, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40831?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40831 is 1.75″. It was reported near N Harlan, KY on March 2, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40831 — 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 40831 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40831 — 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 40831 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40831 — 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 40831 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40831 — 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 40831, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40831, 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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