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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42085

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42085 from April 21, 1972 through August 12, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 42085 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42085 · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42085

6 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jun 22, 2006
7:21 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Water Vly, KY
0.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2003
8:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Water Vly, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2002
9:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pilot Oak, KY
0.88″ hail
Feb 24, 2001
8:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42085
Hickman County · 1,671 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Clinton, KY
0.75″ hail
May 21, 1998
4:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Feliciana, KY
2.75″ hail
Jun 3, 1985
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 42085

13 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
2:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Highway 45.
NWS Wind Report Location: Water Valley, KY
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
2:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on County line road just northwest of Water Valley.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Water Valley, KY
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
2:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Hickman County · 1,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a house along Hwy 1529.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Water Valley, KY
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Highway 45. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Water Valley, KY
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2019
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ON UNOCCUPIED HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Water Valley, KY
60 mph
May 25, 2011
6:47 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees were blown down near Water Valley. Trees and power lines blocked roads for six to seven hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Water Vly, KY
90 mph
Feb 24, 2011
6:49 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst occurred at the end of a tornado track that originally started near Fulton. A large barn was heavily damaged, spreading debris southeast across Highway 94.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.5 W Pilot Oak, KY
60 mph
Aug 14, 2010
2:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Hickman County · 1,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated near 60 mph. Tree limbs and small trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.77 SSE Beelerton, KY
58 mph
Aug 7, 2005
3:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Hickman County · 1,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down along the Purchase Parkway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Fulham, KY
63 mph
Jun 4, 1998
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Water Vly, KY
60 mph
Apr 13, 1998
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Hickman County · 1,671 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Fulham, KY
60 mph
Apr 30, 1997
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Water Vly, KY
UNK mph
Jun 5, 1985
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 42085

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 13, 2022
9:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42085
Hickman County · 1,671 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 TORNADO STARTED 3.4 NW WATER VALLEY AT 406 PM AND LIFTED 2.1 NNW WATER VALLEY AT 409 PM. PATH LENGTH 2.5 MILES. PATH WIDTH 50 YARDS. PEAK WIND 81 MPH. DAMAGE TO OUTBUILDINGS AND TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Water Valley, KY
EF0 category
Apr 18, 2013
7:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The weak tornado briefly touched down, removing a few shingles from two homes. One home had soffit damage. A couple large branches were blown down. Peak winds were estimated near 75 mph. The average path width was about 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Water Vly, KY
EF1 category
Feb 24, 2011
6:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed from Hickman County into Graves County south of Water Valley. Two houses sustained minor to moderate roof damage. The roof of a pole barn was blown off. A camper was blown over. A small metal shed was destroyed. Kentucky 1219 was closed south of Water Valley near the Hickman County line due to downed trees and power lines. Near Water Valley, trees were down and building debris was on Route 94. The tornado tracked east-northeast to just south of Feliciana, then paralleled Highway 94 before dissipating. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.82 SSW Water Vly, KY
F1 category
Apr 21, 1972
6:33 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42085
Graves County · 13,219 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 42085 area census snapshot

People & households
Population918
Households333
Housing units361
Income
Median household income$55,662
$100k+ households24.3%
$150k+ households2.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached290
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes71
Housing mix
Single-family share80.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share19.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied249
Renter-occupied84
Vacant units28
Home value & age
Median home value$101,800
Owner homes $300k+4.0%
Owner homes $500k+4.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1973
Older-home share64.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars323
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42085 have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 13 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42085, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 42085?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42085 is 2.75″. It was reported near Water Valley, KY on June 3, 1985.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42085 — 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 42085 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42085 — 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 42085 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42085 — 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 42085 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42085 — 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 42085, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42085, 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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