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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42214

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42214 from March 4, 1979 through July 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42214 · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42214

6 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2018
10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIEWER REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR SULPHUR WELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Sulphur Well, KY
0.75″ hail
Mar 8, 2009
4:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Center, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2006
10:40 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Center, KY
2.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
1:56 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Center, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
1:51 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The spotter also estimated a 75 mph wind gust.
NWS Hail Report Location: Center, KY
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2000
12:48 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Center, 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 42214

13 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Structural barn damage near Node Rd and Center Hope Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Center, KY
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
3:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A small shed or barn lost a roof... causing the walls to collapse.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Center, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2018
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROAD CLOSED DUE TO DOWNED TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Three Springs, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2018
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Green County · 4,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COMMUNICATIONS TOWER BUCKLED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Center, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2017
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN... BUILDING DAMAGE... POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Center, KY
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2016
6:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOL PEELED OFF BARN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Center, KY
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2016
6:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS THE AREA .
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Three Springs, KY
69 mph
Jun 26, 2013
9:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The local broadcast media reported several trees down in the town of Center.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Center, KY
69 mph
Jul 19, 2012
7:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds from a microburst completely destroyed 4 barns, damaging 3 others near the intersection of Kentucky Highway 1048 and Herbert Hodges Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Center, KY
70 mph
May 8, 2009
2:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very large trees were downed along Highway 1243.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Center, KY
58 mph
Jun 8, 2007
11:41 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Center, KY
75 mph
Mar 29, 2002
8:25 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Center, KY
UNK mph
Mar 4, 1979
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42214
Green County · 4,070 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 42214

8 reports
UNK category
Jul 21, 2026
10:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado occurred in northwestern Metcalfe County_ near Knob Lick on July 21. The tornado produced high end EF1 damage near Pleasant Valley Church Road and lofted debris nearly 1000 feet away.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 Sw Center, KY
UNK category
Apr 5, 2017
10:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BARNS DAMAGED...60 FT SILO COLLAPSED...TREE DAMAGE. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 2 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Center, KY
UNK category
Apr 5, 2017
10:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE DAMAGE. WELL BUILT BARN DESTROYED AND DEBRIS THROWN ONE QUARTER MILE. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 1 MINUTE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Center, KY
UNK category
Apr 5, 2017
10:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTED TIME. BARNS DAMAGED...60 FT SILO COLLAPSED...TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Center, KY
UNK category
Mar 27, 2017
10:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS SQUALL-LINE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR JUST OVER A QUARTER MILE... BUT CAUSED CONSIDERABLE DESTRUCTION. AT TOUCH DOWN... IT DESTROYED TWO LARGE BARNS AND A SMALL OUTBUILDING... IN ADDITION TO TAKING THE ROOF OFF A SMALL HOME. THE FRONT PORCH OF A NEARBY HOME WAS BRIEFLY RAISED... CAUSING THE SUPPORTS TO FALL OUT. THE TORNADO MOVED NORTHEAST... STREAMING DEBRIS FROM THE FOUR BUILDINGS IN A CYCLONIC PATTERN AND INTO A NEARBY AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP THAT HAD ONE DOOR BLOWN IN AND ANOTHER OUTWARD. T
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Center, KY
EF1 category
Feb 29, 2012
12:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF-1 tornado touched down just southeast of Center, near Herbert-Hodges Road. It damaged several barns and snapped numerous trees along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .38 NW Center, KY
F0 category
Mar 2, 1997
12:25 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Center, KY
F1 category
Apr 20, 1996
3:38 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42214
Metcalfe County · 3,108 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Knob Lick, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 42214 area census snapshot

People & households
Population664
Households267
Housing units273
Income
Median household income$48,281
$100k+ households38.2%
$150k+ households10.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached183
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily6
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes84
Housing mix
Single-family share67.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.2%
Mobile-home share30.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied222
Renter-occupied45
Vacant units6
Home value & age
Median home value$160,800
Owner homes $300k+18.9%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1993
Older-home share33.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars252
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42214 have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 13 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42214, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 42214?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42214 is 2.00″. It was reported near Center, KY on April 7, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42214 — 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 42214 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42214 — 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 42214 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42214 — 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 42214 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42214 — 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 42214, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42214, 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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