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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42081

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42081 from January 10, 1963 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42081 · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42081

19 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smithland, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Smithland, KY
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2023
8:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golfball sized hail reported by public in Smithland Kentucky.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smithland, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
1:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported just north of Smithland.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Smithland, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Smithland, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
6:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball size hail fell on U.S. Highway 60 between Smithland and Ledbetter. This was the same storm that produced large hail in northwest Marshall County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.21 S Smithland, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
6:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Burna, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
6:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Smithland, KY
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2010
1:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: WNW Burna, KY
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2006
12:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail was reported near Smithland. Dime-size hail fell at U.S. Highway 60 and Highway 937, about four miles south of Smithland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Smithland, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2003
6:39 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Smithland, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2003
6:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smithland, KY
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2002
4:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burna, KY
0.75″ hail
Jan 23, 2002
11:51 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burna, KY
1.00″ hail
Sep 23, 2001
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smithland, 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 42081

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
2:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline downed in Smithland. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smithland, KY
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto US-60. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Wsw Salem, KY
60 mph
Apr 15, 2023
8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CONVECTIVE OUTFLOW WIND GUSTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smithland, KY
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREE TOPS BROKEN OFF ALONG HADDOX FERRY ROAD SOUTH OF HWY 453.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Calvert City, KY
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2019
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHURCH IN TOWN HAS MAJOR ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smithland, KY
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2019
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MOBILE HOME DESTROYED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smithland, KY
UNK mph
May 27, 2017
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON RIVERFRONT DRIVE IN TOWN. LATE REPORT. TIME APPROXIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smithland, KY
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2017
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT...DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES REPORTED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. SEVERAL HIGHWAYS AND SECONDARY ROADS CLOSED OR PARTIALLY CLOSED DUE TO CLEAN UP AND REPAIR OF POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smithland, KY
64 mph
Jun 27, 2011
11:14 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were down. Siding was blown off a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Smithland, KY
60 mph
Jun 21, 2011
2:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down across Highway 137 near U.S. Highway 60. The road was blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.6 SE Birdsville, KY
64 mph
Jun 15, 2010
3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A campground along the Ohio River at Birdsville sustained minor to moderate damage. Two camper trailers were moved off their blocks. Some awnings were blown off campers. Several trees were uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Birdsville, KY
60 mph
Aug 4, 2009
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shingles were blown off the roof of a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Carrsville, KY
81 mph
May 8, 2009
2:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A poorly tied-down mobile home was moved several feet. An occupant of the mobile home sustained minor to moderate injuries. Two metal sheds were blown down. A number of trees were either snapped or uprooted. Several telephone poles were blown over. The microburst damage area was about one-half mile in length and width.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Smithland, KY
60 mph
Dec 27, 2008
7:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Smithland, KY
58 mph
Jun 13, 2008
7:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down, including two that blocked roads. State Routes 70 and 453 were each blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.63 WNW Newbern, 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 42081

7 reports
UNK category
Jun 6, 2024
12:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two video recordings from two different people of a brief tornado touchdown near Cutoff Road just east of US Highway 60. Intensity unknown as we were unable to access and survey the location of the brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Calvert City, KY
UNK category
Jun 23, 2019
10:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 140 YARD WIDE TORNADO WITH A PATH LENGTH OF .5 MILES. PEAK WINDS 110... RATED EF1. DAMAGE TO TREES... A CHURCH AND MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO HOMES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Smithland, KY
F1 category
Sep 22, 2006
3:06 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed the Ohio River from Pope County, Illinois into Livingston County in densely forested areas interspersed with some farmland. The average width of this upper-end F1 tornado was close to 300 yards. Peak winds were estimated near 110 MPH. One mobile home was destroyed, and roofs were partially torn off two houses. Eighteen homes sustained minor damage, consisting mostly of roofing and siding blown off. Twenty barns were heavily damaged or destroyed. Six silos were destroyed, including two of rebar-reinforced concrete construction. The tornado was videotaped by a camper from a bluff overlooking the Ohio River. The footage was shot from within Pope County, Illinois looking east across the river.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bayou, KY
F1 category
May 4, 2003
9:11 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed the Ohio River from Pope County, Illinois and ended on the west side of Highway 137. A number of trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Birdsville, KY
F1 category
May 4, 2003
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed the Ohio River near Birdsville, tracked northeast across Hampton, then dissipated before reaching Lola. Numerous large trees were blown down. Grain bins were destroyed. The few homes in the path of the tornado sustained roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Birdsville, KY
F2 category
Apr 28, 2002
1:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed the Ohio River just upriver from Golconda, Illinois. It tracked eastward across northern Livingston County, over rural wooded and farm country. Many thousands of trees were blown down. Few structures were in the path of the tornado. A mobile home was destroyed, and at least a couple of farm buildings were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Joy, KY
F2 category
Apr 21, 1972
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42081
Livingston County · 3,334 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 42081 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,325
Households774
Housing units1,010
Income
Median household income$91,250
$100k+ households57.0%
$150k+ households25.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached777
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily22
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes211
Housing mix
Single-family share76.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.2%
Mobile-home share20.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied688
Renter-occupied86
Vacant units236
Home value & age
Median home value$172,100
Owner homes $300k+26.2%
Owner homes $500k+21.8%
Owner homes $750k+5.7%
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars755
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42081 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 30 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42081, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 42081?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42081 is 2.00″. It was reported near Smithland, KY on May 16, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42081 — 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 42081 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42081 — 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 42081 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42081 — 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 42081 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42081 — 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 42081, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42081, 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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