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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42101

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42101 from April 27, 1971 through August 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
50
Wind Reports
103
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42101 · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42101

50 reports
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2.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Average hail was golf ball size. Largest baseball. Minor leaf damage. Car dents. Hail lasted 10 minutes. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Plum Springs, KY
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plum Springs, KY
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture on X.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Plum Springs, KY
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Plum Springs, KY
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Bowling Green, KY
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Plum Springs, KY
2.50″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Tennis Ball (2.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Plum Springs, KY
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Bowling Green, KY
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Bowling Green, KY
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Bowling Green, KY
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Hadley, KY
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
6:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Richardsville, KY
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
6:01 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Butler County · 3,545 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter sized hail just south of Dimple... KY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Sugar Grove, KY
1.25″ hail
May 4, 2021
5:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZE AND SOME LARGER HAIL STONES ONGOING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plum Springs, KY
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2021
5:17 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN BOWLING GREEN ONGOING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Bowling Green, 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 42101

103 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 1, 2026
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of a tree down and a small metal shed collapsed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Rockfield, KY
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line down near the 3500 block of Boiling Springs Road. Time from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Oakland, KY
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a house on the 1900 block of Penns Chapel Road. Time from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Plum Springs, KY
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line on Gayle Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Bowling Green, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Holly Drive near Dennis Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Bowling Green, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to barns.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Riverside, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to car port.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Riverside, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media reports several trees down in Bowling Green.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Bowling Green, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
1:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Mercer Rd near Riverside.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Riverside, KY
60 mph
Apr 7, 2025
5:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60-65 mph wind gusts at WBKO-TV.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Bowling Green, KY
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
5:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large tree branches snapped of the main tree. 200lbs grill blown sideways. Damage to vehicles. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Oakland, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down at the intersection of Russellville road and Dishman lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Bowling Green, KY
62 mph
Jun 2, 2024
3:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kentucky Mesonet Station EWPK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Plum Springs, KY
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2024
3:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant second story damage to a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Plum Springs, KY
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects wrong location on report. Report from the public of numerous trees down on Louisville Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Park City, 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 42101

9 reports
UNK category
Mar 19, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey on Wednesday... March 18th for the storms that occurred on Sunday night... March 15th. A tornado was determined to have occurred in Warren County with max winds of 90 MPH (EF1). Damage was first observed along Pisgah Ridge near White Road south of Richardson Road. A nearby residence had minor shingle damage... but several farm outbuildings had significant roof damage. While most of the damage had a northeast direction with the storm motion... there was evidence of rotation. One barn roof was lofted to the northeast... however there were wood planks that were impaled into the ground in the opposite direction to the southwest. Also... a nearby shed was leaning to the northwest... which was toward the tornado circulation path. The tornado continued uphill toward more farm outbuildings where a roof was lofted to the north and to the east... which was slightly offset from the northeast storm motion and evidence of rotation. Max wind speeds in this lo
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Riverside, KY
UNK category
Jun 2, 2024
3:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey team determined an EF1 tornado with 110mph winds impacted Butler and Warren Counties on May 26... 2024. The tornado was 40 miles in total length with 30 miles in the Louisville CWA and 800 yards wide. This tornado was on the ground for 40 minutes. Please see the associated PNS for more details about this tornado. This point marks the ending point of the tornado path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Plum Springs, KY
EF1 category
Jun 11, 2009
6:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tracked intermittently along a path 18 miles long, with a maximum width of 150 yards. There were several areas along and near the path with evidence of straight line wind damage.||The tornado fist touched down just inside the Warren County line, near the Edmonson County border, about 6.5 miles southwest of Brownsville around 6 pm CST. The tornado traveled roughly along the Warren and Edmonson County lines, doing damage in Warren County. After one mile, the tornado lifted and descended back to the ground about three and a quarter miles later. While it was aloft, significant straight-line wind damage occurred along a 2-mile wide path along both sides of the county line. After descending to the ground again 3.5 miles northwest of Smiths Grove, the tornado remained on the ground for more than 7 miles, doing its last structural damage in the county less than a half mile southwest of Hays around 618 pm CST. ||In Barren County, the tornado passed over mostly rural cropland exhibiting little damage, but destroyed two large barns and damaged a home about 6 miles west of Glasgow in Barren County around 627 pm CST before finally lifting shortly thereafter. . ||This EF-1 tornado produced wind speeds up to 105 mph along its intermittent 18 mile path length. Damage was done to hardwood trees, barns, homes and outbuildings. A well-defined rotation pattern could also be seen in tall grass.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.2 ENE Sand Hill, KY
F0 category
Jun 16, 1997
7:21 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief F0 tornado touched down in Richardsville blowing off a few roofs and downing several trees. DES and the public sighted the tornado, and one resident captured it on video.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Richardsville, KY
F0 category
Mar 1, 1997
5:26 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Bowling Green, KY
F2 category
May 18, 1995
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado was intermittently on the ground over a two and one-half mile length. Several homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Bowling-Green, KY
F1 category
May 10, 1973
10:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F0 category
Dec 15, 1971
8:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F3 category
Apr 27, 1971
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42101
Warren County · 36,726 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 42101 area census snapshot

People & households
Population63,290
Households23,663
Housing units26,062
Income
Median household income$49,045
$100k+ households29.4%
$150k+ households6.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached14,240
Attached single-family493
Small multifamily6,197
Large multifamily2,815
Mobile homes2,310
Housing mix
Single-family share54.6%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share34.6%
Mobile-home share8.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,089
Renter-occupied12,574
Vacant units2,399
Home value & age
Median home value$188,200
Owner homes $300k+11.2%
Owner homes $500k+3.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1989
Older-home share41%
Vehicle context
Households with cars21,688
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42101 have on record?

Our records show 50 hail, 103 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42101, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 42101?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42101 is 2.75″. It was reported near Plum Springs, KY on May 17, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42101 — 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 42101 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42101 — 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 42101 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42101 — 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 42101 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42101 — 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 42101, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42101, 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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