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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42086

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42086 from August 26, 1956 through May 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42086 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42086

17 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Heath, KY
1.50″ hail
May 16, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Grahamville, KY
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Grahamville, KY
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2018
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT VIA BROADCAST MEDIA
NWS Hail Report Location: West Paducah, KY
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2017
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO 1.25 INCH HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: West Paducah, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of large hail from quarter to half-dollar size extended from Lone Oak through the Barkley Airport area. Hailstones up to half-dollar size fell at the Paducah National Weather Service office. Vehicles were dented.
NWS Hail Report Location: W (Pah)Barkley Arpt Pa, KY
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2006
4:09 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S (Pah)Barkley Arpt Pa, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 2, 2006
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail fell at the National Weather Service office in Paducah and near the Ballard County line a couple miles north of U.S. Highway 60.
NWS Hail Report Location: (Pah)Barkley Arpt Pa, KY
0.75″ hail
May 4, 2003
10:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grahamville, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2003
7:13 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW (Pah)Barkley Arpt Pa, KY
0.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2002
3:57 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of marble to dime size hail across the Paducah area. Dime size hail was observed at the Paducah National Weather Service office and near downtown Paducah.
NWS Hail Report Location: (Pah)Barkley Arpt Pa, KY
1.50″ hail
Sep 23, 2001
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm tracked east across McCracken County, producing a swath of large hail from Barkley Regional Airport to downtown Paducah. At the National Weather Service office at Barkley Airport, dime to quarter size hail nearly covered the ground. Hail nearly the size of golf balls fell in the vicinity of the junction of Interstate 24 and U.S. Highway 60. A restaurant reported hail broke small holes in a drive-through menu board, as well as breaking neon lights around the building. Insurance companies reported about 25 claims for hail damage, mostly in the retail and restaurant area off Interstate 24. Most of the claims were for dings on vehicle roofs and hoods.
NWS Hail Report Location: (Pah)Barkley Arpt Pa, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2000
8:19 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm moved east from southern Ballard County across southern McCracken County. Dime size hail was observed at the Paducah National Weather Service office. Hail the size of quarters was observed at many locations west and southwest of Lone Oak.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Barkley Arpt, KY
1.75″ hail
May 7, 1971
6:07 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 11, 1962
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 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 42086

66 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report. Tree blocking Hwy 62 (Blandville Road) between Childress and Fisher Roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Heath, KY
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down on Lightfoot Road. Tree blocking road on Childress and Blandville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Heath, KY
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2024
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Trees and powerlines down near and along Noble Road... Bobo Road... and Carneal Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Grahamville, KY
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
10:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Carports blown off a building... other roof damage. Trees and powerlines down in the Heath and Woodville Rd. area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Heath, KY
60 mph
Jul 3, 2023
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 mph estimated gust as the storm passed by the WFO. ASOS sensor failed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Heath, KY
60 mph
Mar 30, 2022
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Heath, KY
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2020
3:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Heath, KY
66 mph
Jul 10, 2019
8:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 SSE HEATH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Heath, KY
66 mph
Jul 10, 2019
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Heath, KY
58 mph
Jun 26, 2019
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 58 MPH GUSTS MEASURED AT NWS PADUCAH ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Paducah, KY
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2019
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI TRUCK OVERTURNED ON THE I-24 BRIDGE OVER THE OHIO RIVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Paducah, KY
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2019
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT TEMPORARY AIRPORT TOWER TRAILER SHIFTED OFF FOUNDATION. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Heath, KY
60 mph
Feb 7, 2019
4:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST AT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Heath, KY
62 mph
Jun 29, 2018
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED WIND GUST TO 62 MPH AT KPAH ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Paducah, KY
UNK mph
Nov 18, 2017
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES REPORTED IN THE COMMUNITY. PHOTOS SENT SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Paducah, 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 42086

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 14, 2019
2:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO JUST MISSED THE NWS WFO IN WEST PADUCAH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Heath, KY
UNK category
Mar 14, 2019
2:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTION TO LSR. TORNADO PASSED SOUTH OF THE 286/62 Y AND AT A LATER TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Lovelaceville, KY
UNK category
Mar 14, 2019
2:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MAJOR DAMAGE REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF US 62 AND HIGHWAY 286. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Lovelaceville, KY
F0 category
May 30, 2004
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was observed from the National Weather Service office at Barkley Regional Airport in West Paducah. The tornado first touched down about a mile east of the airport and remained on the ground for a mile or two. Near the start of the tornado track, a mobile home was blown four feet off its foundation, and part of its roof was torn off. The underpinning of two or three other mobile homes was damaged. A 10 foot by 10 foot storage shed was flattened. On old Highway 60, a tree fell on a house. Peak winds were estimated at 70 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E (Pah)Barkley Arpt Pa, KY
F1 category
Jul 10, 1967
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42086
McCracken County · 20,982 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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ZIP 42086 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,313
Households1,474
Housing units1,711
Income
Median household income$86,328
$100k+ households48.9%
$150k+ households19.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,217
Attached single-family33
Small multifamily21
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes440
Housing mix
Single-family share71.1%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share1.2%
Mobile-home share25.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,192
Renter-occupied282
Vacant units237
Home value & age
Median home value$175,300
Owner homes $300k+17.0%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1990
Older-home share36.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,454
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42086 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 66 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42086, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 42086?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42086 is 1.75″. It was reported near Massac, KY on May 7, 1971.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42086 — 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 42086 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42086 — 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 42086 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42086 — 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 42086 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42086 — 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 42086, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42086, 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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