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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 40977

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 40977 from July 10, 1980 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
81
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 40977 · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 40977

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This is the previous hail report from 1 NW Davisburg. It is in the wrong spot. The actual report was up the road closer to Clear Creek Springs. Social media report of at least quarter sized hail breaking windshields along Log Mountain in Bell County around 6pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Davisburg, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects the previous hail report from 1 NW Davisburg. It was in the wrong spot. This report is now in the correct location... up KY 190 closer to Clear Creek Springs. Social media report of at least quarter sized hail breaking windshields along Log Mountain in Bell County just before 6pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clear Creek Spring, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of 1.00 inch measured hail NW of Fourmile... time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Elys, KY
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail at the intersection of East Jellico Road and KY 92. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Fourmile, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 2, 2024
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report of half dollar sized hail was received near the Bell County High School. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW East Pineville, KY
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN BELL COUNTY. PICTURE SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME CONFIRMED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pineville, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER-SIZED FELL AT THE BELL COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT OFF OF KENTUCKY STATE HIGHWAY 119.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ponza, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was so intense that local visibility was greatly reduced. The hail lasted for at least 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wasioto, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell at Bird Branch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.11 W Wasioto, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
5:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of quarters and fell at Breastwork Hill in Pineville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 WSW Pineville, KY
2.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Black Snake, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Frakes, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 29, 2012
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pineville, KY
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2010
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The friend of a trained spotter reported that half dollar size hail fell in Frakes.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Frakes, KY
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2010
3:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pineville, 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 40977

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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down from wind that ended up catching structure at this location on fire. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: East Pineville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bell County 911 dispatch reported downed tree on Carroll Branch Rd. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Ferndale, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 trees and a power line down along KY Highway 66 in Bell County. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Straight Creek, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported multiple trees blown down around the county including up KY-516 and KY-190. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wasioto, KY
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Old Bell High Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE East Pineville, KY
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reportedly blown down at Williams Branch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Ponza, KY
UNK mph
Feb 6, 2025
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a power line on road 190.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Wasioto, KY
UNK mph
Feb 6, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSW Wasioto. Tree fell on a power line on road 190. Tree fell at intersection of road 190 and Beckys Branch Road. Time was Also adjusted based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Clear Creek Spring, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
6:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down on KY-1534 about 1/4 mile off of US-119.
NWS Wind Report Location: Calvin, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
6:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree snapped on Oak Drive in Pineville. Report with photo via social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pineville, KY
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
1:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SE Wheeler. A tree was blown down along KY 92 in this vicinity.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ingram, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down along KY 92 in this vicinity.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Wheeler, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto powerlines near 283 Hubbard Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Chenoa, KY
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2022
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE DOWN ALL ALONG HIGHWAY 119 IN AND AROUND TANYARD HILL. THE ROAD WAS BLOCKED IN PLACES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Miracle, KY
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN ALONG LITTLE CLEAR CREEK ROAD NEAR KY ROUTE 190.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Clear Creek Sprin, 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 40977

2 reports
F0 category
Jun 18, 2003
10:03 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Chenoa Lake and blew several large trees down. The tornado then became a waterspout over Chenoa Lake and sent water approximately 200 feet into the air before dissipating minutes later.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chenoa, KY
F0 category
Jun 13, 1997
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 40977
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The path of the tornado was intermittent. Trees were downed, and there was some minor structural damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Pineville, 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 40977 area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,218
Households3,048
Housing units3,770
Income
Median household income$35,822
$100k+ households19.5%
$150k+ households4.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,324
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily329
Large multifamily145
Mobile homes972
Housing mix
Single-family share61.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share12.6%
Mobile-home share25.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,942
Renter-occupied1,106
Vacant units722
Home value & age
Median home value$83,700
Owner homes $300k+1.8%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,818
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 40977 have on record?

Our records show 29 hail, 81 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 40977, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 40977?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 40977 is 2.75″. It was reported near .69 S Black Snake, KY on March 2, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 40977 — 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 40977 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 40977 — 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 40977 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 40977 — 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 40977 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 40977 — 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 40977, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 40977, 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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