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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 41831

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 41831 from April 9, 1991 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 41831 · 1991–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 41831

4 reports
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1.25″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture of larger than quarter size hail was shared via social media. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: Soft Shell, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report of hail at least quarter size was reported by a resident in the Leburn area. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leburn, KY
0.75″ hail
Feb 20, 2002
7:29 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leburn, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 23, 2001
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Hindman, 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 41831

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42 mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Knott County Mesonet site VEST measured a 42 mph thunderstorm wind gust at 6:30pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Yellow Mountain, KY
42 mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station VEST Hindman 5 N measured a 42mph thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Vest, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ball Creek Vol. Fire and Rescue posted that both lanes of Possum Trot Road near Diamond Drive were blocked by a large downed tree. A picture shows that the tree was also down on power lines_ and the
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Garner, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN BLOWN DOWN ON KY 1087.
NWS Wind Report Location: Soft Shell, KY
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
5:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ONTO KY HIGHWAY 80.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Yellow Mountain, KY
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2018
6:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON COMBS BRANCH ROAD EAST OF HINDMAN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Hindman, KY
68 mph
Mar 1, 2017
2:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Hindman, KY
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2016
11:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON SUNSHINE LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Soft Shell, KY
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2016
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON SUNSHINE LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Soft Shell, KY
62 mph
Feb 21, 2014
1:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 62 mph wind gust was measured at the Knott county KY mesonet site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.3 WSW Yellow Mtn, KY
58 mph
Jun 13, 2013
11:50 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were blown down on Hwy 2029 just off of Hwy 80.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Hindman, KY
58 mph
Jan 30, 2013
8:30 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust recorded from Knott County Mesonet Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SW Yellow Mtn, KY
55 mph
Jul 18, 2012
11:25 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 55 mph wind gust was measured by the Knott count mesonet site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Hindman, KY
64 mph
Jul 5, 2012
2:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SW Yellow Mtn, KY
69 mph
Apr 4, 2011
5:04 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 41831
Knott County · 4,223 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The mesonet site 5 miles north of Hindman measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 69 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Hindman, 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 41831

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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 41831 area census snapshot

People & households
Population953
Households461
Housing units603
Income
Median household income$51,442
$100k+ households30.2%
$150k+ households3.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached490
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily30
Large multifamily15
Mobile homes68
Housing mix
Single-family share81.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share7.5%
Mobile-home share11.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied397
Renter-occupied64
Vacant units142
Home value & age
Median home value$148,100
Owner homes $300k+14.4%
Owner homes $500k+14.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1978
Older-home share54.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars396
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 41831 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 22 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 41831, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 41831?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 41831 is 1.25″. It was reported near Soft Shell, KY on August 22, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 41831 — 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 41831 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 41831 — 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 41831 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 41831 — 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 41831 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 41831 — 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 41831, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 41831, 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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