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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42171

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42171 from April 29, 1963 through May 17, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
48
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42171 · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last May 17, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42171

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Called a gas station in the area and they mentioned that the hail was large... like the size of an ice cube.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Rhoda, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2025
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Twitter picture compared to a wiffle ball.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smiths Grove, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 4, 2025
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report with photo of estimated ping pong size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smiths Grove, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
7:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Smiths Grove, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2022
7:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Rhoda, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2020
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Barren County · 13,879 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bon Ayr, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2020
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Hays, KY
1.25″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Smiths Grove, KY
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2006
10:44 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Taylor County · 8,720 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bengal, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2006
6:33 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Barren County · 13,879 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Finney, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2006
11:06 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Spg, KY
0.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2005
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smiths Grove, KY
0.88″ hail
Jun 1, 2004
11:01 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chalybeate, KY
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2003
12:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Spencer County · 6,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Taylorsville, KY
0.75″ hail
Feb 20, 2002
12:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Chalybeate, 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 42171

48 reports
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60 mph
May 17, 2025
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Barren County · 13,879 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Hays, KY
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
4:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant damage to an RV garage relayed on social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Rhoda, KY
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in neighborhood one uprooted in our backyard. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Rhoda, KY
UNK mph
Feb 17, 2022
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON BROWNSVILLE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Smiths Grove, KY
UNK mph
Dec 14, 2021
7:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND MULTIPLE DOWNED AND BENT POWER POLES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 31W AND 101.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Smiths Grove, KY
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2019
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF BARN - TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Smiths Grove, KY
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIEWER REPORTED GREENHOUSE TAKEN DOWN BY WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Rhoda, KY
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2018
5:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME FROM PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 N HAYS. SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hays, KY
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2018
4:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hays, KY
UNK mph
Mar 2, 2018
1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE SURVEY CREW OBSERVED INTERMITTENT STRAIGHT-LINE WIND DAMAGE IN THE TOWN OF CHALYBEATE. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO FENCES... SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED... AND 2 OLDER BARNS EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA... TWO LARGE SECTIONS OF TREES FELL ON ONE ROOF... AND AN ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL WAS BLOWN AWAY. EVERYTHING WAS FACING DOWN FROM WEST TO EAST... INDICATIVE OF STRAIGHT-LINE WIND DAMAGE. THE DURATION OF THE TSTM WND DMG EVENT WAS 2 MINUTES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Rhoda, KY
UNK mph
Feb 24, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Barren County · 13,879 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT 2911 LEWIS ROAD... SMITHS GROVE... KY TREES DOWN AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hays, KY
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2017
9:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Barren County · 13,879 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON COLESBEND ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Three Forks, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2017
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF DAMAGE AND A CAMPER OVERTURNED ALONG HWY 31W NEAR KY 101.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Smiths Grove, KY
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE CHALYBEATE AND RHODA AREAS AND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 101 AND HWY 743.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Rhoda, KY
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE CHALYBEATE AND RHODA AREAS AND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 101 AND HWY 743.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Rhoda, 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 42171

8 reports
UNK category
Dec 22, 2021
7:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO IS A CONTINUATION OF THE EF-3 TORNADO LEAVING WARREN COUNTY. EF-1 DAMAGE OCCURRED IN EDMONSON COUNTY ALONG A NEARLY 4 MILE LONG PATH. THE MAX WIDTH WAS A QUARTER MILE WIDE WITH PEAK WINDS NEAR 110 MPH. THE TORNADO LIFTED AFTER CROSSING BROWNSVILLE ROAD NEAR CAMPBELL LANE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Smiths Grove, KY
UNK category
Feb 24, 2018
11:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42171
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WINDS OF 100 MPH TOUCHED DOWN ON HAYS PONDSVILLE ROAD ABOUT 1 MILE SSW OF HAYS. THE TORNADO THEN TRAVELED NE JUST ACROSS THE WARREN/BARREN COUNTY LINE WHERE IT LIFTED AFTER DAMAGING A BARN. THE TOTAL PATH LENGTH WAS APPROXIMATELY 2.25 MILES WITH A MAX WIDTH OF 30 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Hays, KY
EF1 category
Jan 30, 2013
3:42 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A circulation embedded within a squall line that earlier produced an EF-2 tornado in Warren County spawned a second tornado that briefly touched down in Rocky Hill. It then lifted and touched down again around one mile to the northeast. Along its second track, which was around seven tenths of a mile, it snapped several trees within two long rows of trees along fence lines. Near the end of its path, along Louisville Road, it tore half the roof off of a home and destroyed a nearby barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .42 WSW Rocky Hill, KY
EF1 category
Jun 11, 2009
6:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42171
Barren County · 13,879 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: 1.62 WNW Merry Oaks, KY
F1 category
Jul 26, 1984
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42171
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 3, 1974
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42171
Barren County · 13,879 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
May 26, 1968
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42171
Warren County · 36,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Apr 29, 1963
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42171
Edmonson County · 3,890 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 42171 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,189
Households2,697
Housing units2,992
Income
Median household income$65,917
$100k+ households40.9%
$150k+ households14.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,130
Attached single-family27
Small multifamily29
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes806
Housing mix
Single-family share71.2%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share1.0%
Mobile-home share26.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,155
Renter-occupied542
Vacant units295
Home value & age
Median home value$173,300
Owner homes $300k+11.7%
Owner homes $500k+4.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1994
Older-home share28.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,634
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42171 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 48 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42171, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 42171?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42171 is 1.75″. It was reported near Smiths Grove, KY on April 4, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42171 — 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 42171 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42171 — 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 42171 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42171 — 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 42171 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42171 — 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 42171, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42171, 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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