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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42217
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42217 from April 4, 1968 through July 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 42217 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 42217 · 1968–presentUpdated Daily · last Jul 21, 2026
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Crofton, KY
1.00″hail
Mar 3, 2020 2:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Crofton, KY
1.00″hail
Mar 3, 2020 1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Crofton, KY
1.00″hail
May 29, 2019 6:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crofton, KY
1.00″hail
May 10, 2016 10:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crofton, KY
1.00″hail
Jun 4, 2014 8:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Crofton, KY
0.88″hail
May 22, 2014 2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Crofton, KY
0.75″hail
Mar 2, 2012 3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Crofton, KY
3.00″hail
Apr 10, 2009 11:44 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hen egg to baseball size hail occurred. Damage was reported. A hailstone saved by a weather spotter was 3 inches in diameter even after it had melted slightly before being placed in a freezer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Crofton, KY
1.00″hail
Jun 7, 2006 4:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crofton, KY
0.75″hail
Aug 27, 2003 3:09 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crofton, KY
2.00″hail
Jul 21, 2003 12:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two-inch diameter hailstones were reported near Crofton. Half-dollar size hail fell three miles north-northeast of Hopkinsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crofton, KY
1.75″hail
Apr 20, 2003 2:41 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crofton, KY
1.75″hail
Jun 2, 1998 9:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail dented vehicles and tore leaves from trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crofton, KY
0.75″hail
May 15, 1976 1:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
0.75″hail
Jul 15, 1974 3:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
2.75″hail
Apr 3, 1974 2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 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.
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Dulin Lane and Circle Drive in Crofton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
UNKmph
May 10, 2024 12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Madisonville Road near the Mudsink community. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Nortonville, KY
UNKmph
May 8, 2024 9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Crofton, KY
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2023 11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down near the Crofton Shelter.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2023 11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pole barn metal partially peeled off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
UNKmph
Aug 2, 2022 6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** NUMEROUS TREES DOWN... ABOUT 30. SOME TREES UP TO 4 FEET DIAMETER. TREE WENT THROUGH WINDOW OF CSX TRAIN. 2 INJURIES. ALL DAMAGE NEAR US 41 FROM HIGHWAY 407 TO 800.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2021 2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Crofton, KY
UNKmph
Jun 13, 2021 1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** UPDATE TO PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM CROFTON... TRUCK COLLIDED WITH A FALLEN TREE ON U.S. 41. TWO CHILDREN WITH NON LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. APPROXIMATELY 20 TREES DOWN... SOME UPROOTED... IN CROFTON AND THE SURROUNDING CROFTON FIRE DISTRICT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2019 11:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. A LARGE TREE FELL INTO POWER LINES... WHICH BLOCKED THE PENNYRILE PARKWAY AT MILE MARKER 25. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Crofton, KY
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2019 11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE FELL INTO POWER LINES... WHICH BLOCKED THE PENNYRILE PARKWAY AT MILE MARKER 25. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2019 11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTED TIME OF REPORT. A LARGE TREE FELL INTO POWER LINES... WHICH BLOCKED THE PENNYRILE PARKWAY AT MILE MARKER 25. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Crofton, KY
UNKmph
May 27, 2017 9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE LANE OF MADISONVILLE ROAD HAS BEEN BLOCKED BY A DOWNED TREE NEAR COVERED WAGON ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Crofton, KY
UNKmph
Mar 27, 2017 7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS THE ROADWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 108 AND 800.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Crofton, KY
64mph
Jul 19, 2012 6:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A section of barn was blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.1 W Crofton, KY
60mph
Mar 2, 2012 3:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph were estimated near Crofton.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Crofton, KY
60mph
May 25, 2011 8:47 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 60 mph was measured at Highway 800 and the Pennyrile Parkway. Some tree damage was reported around the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Crofton, KY
64mph
May 23, 2011 1:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof was blown off of a porch. A large tree about 3.5 feet in diameter fell onto a car. The metal roof was blown off another building.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Crofton, KY
85mph
Feb 24, 2011 7:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Concentrated straight-line wind damage occurred along Highway 800. Several trees were uprooted, several houses lost shingles, and a couple of barn roofs were damaged. Several greenhouses sustained roof and structural damage. Peak winds were estimated near 85 mph. The path width was about three-quarters of a mile, and the path length was two miles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 N Era, KY
60mph
Oct 26, 2010 8:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs up to one foot in diameter were blown down. The street department removed several of them from streets. A rotating wall cloud was photographed just northwest of Crofton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Crofton, KY
60mph
Jun 16, 2009 12:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down, blocking at least two roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Crofton, KY
60mph
Apr 10, 2009 11:38 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor shingle damage occurred at a residence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Crofton, KY
60mph
Mar 28, 2009 4:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of a garage was damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Apex, KY
70mph
May 31, 2008 11:31 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Crofton, KY
70mph
Jan 29, 2008 6:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At a shopping mall in Hopkinsville, glass windows were blown out of a department store. A woman was injured when a flying glass pane struck her in the back. She was treated at a hospital for cuts to her back. Five tractor-trailer rigs were blown over, including one blown over on Interstate 24. One of the trucks was a fuel tanker that was leaking fuel. Widespread tree damage was reported from Crofton through Hopkinsville. Hundreds of trees were blown down, despite not being in leaf. At least a few cars were damaged by falling trees. At an industrial park, two storage buildings sustained roof damage. Another building collapsed. Several utility poles were snapped. Lots of shingles were ripped off roofs. A couple of mobile homes were damaged. A commercial building sign was blown over. A wind gust to 69 mph was measured at the Fort Campbell weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: .74 SSW Crofton, KY
58mph
Aug 27, 2003 3:11 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
58mph
Aug 22, 2003 4:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
70mph
Apr 20, 2003 2:39 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Crofton, KY
81mph
Sep 20, 2002 12:12 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotty wind damage occurred over northern Christian County. The first wind event occurred on State Route 109, about 6 miles west of Crofton. Winds near 65 MPH uprooted or snapped numerous trees. About two miles northeast of the first event, more significant damage occurred. Winds near 80 MPH destroyed an unanchored trailer home on Highway 1348, and nearby trees were damaged. The final event occurred near Mannington, where some trees were blown down in the area of U.S. Highway 41 and Kentucky 407.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Crofton, KY
58mph
Sep 23, 2001 5:37 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
58mph
Aug 26, 2001 3:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown across power lines in northern parts of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
60mph
Jun 6, 1999 1:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down near U.S. Highway 41.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
UNKmph
Apr 5, 1999 8:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down, including some which took down power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
63mph
Nov 10, 1998 9:35 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Six trees were blown down in the community of Crofton, crushing a tool shed and at least one vehicle. A small metal shed was lifted off the ground and destroyed. Electrical power was knocked out for 3 hours in Crofton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, KY
60mph
Jul 5, 1987 4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KY
UNKmph
Mar 12, 1986 3:14 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KY
UNKmph
May 10, 1981 11:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KY
UNKmph
Jul 15, 1974 3:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KY
UNKmph
Apr 3, 1974 2:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KY
UNKmph
Apr 4, 1968 12:45 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 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 42217
12 reports
UNKcategory
Mar 4, 2020 2:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 90 MPH OCCURRED SOUTH OF CROFTON. THE TORNADO BEGAN AT 800 PM AND ENDED AT 806 PM. THE MAXIMUM TORNADO WITH WAS 400 YARDS... AND THE PATH LENGTH WAS 5.5 MILES. AT LEAST 4 FARM STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED ALONG WITH A PORTABLE GARAGE AND A REGULAR CONSTRUCTED GARAGE. SEVERAL HOMES HAD LOSS OF SIDING OR SHINGLES AND A COUPLE DOZEN TREES WERE UPROOTED. ONE HOME HAD SIX WINDOWS SHATTERED OR BLOWN OUT. THE TORNADO WAS OBSERVED BY A PRIVATE METEOROLOGIST/TRAINED SPOTTER ALONG HIGHWAY 41... JUST SOUTH OF CROFTON.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Crofton, KY
UNKcategory
Mar 3, 2020 2:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO WITNESSED BY METEOROLOGIST JUST SOUTH OF CROFTON. CARPORT DESTROYED. POSSIBLE ROOF AND SIGN DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Crofton, KY
UNKcategory
May 10, 2016 10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMS/EMA TRACKED TORNADO FROM FIRST TOUCHDOWN NEAR APEX TO WEIR TO SOUTH OF DRAKESBORO NEAR BROWDER...THEN THE TORNADO LIFTED AT APPROXIMATELY 555 PM. QUARTER TO LARGER THAN GOLF BALL HAIL WAS REPORTED ALONG THE PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Apex, KY
UNKcategory
May 10, 2016 10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 105 MPH PEAK WIND. PATH LENGTH 5 MILES. DOZENS OF TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED. 2 BARNS DESTROYED. ROOF BLOWN OFF DECK WITH PARTIAL LOSS OF ROOF DECKING ON HOUSE. PATH WIDTH 100 YARDS WIDE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Apex, KY
UNKcategory
Mar 29, 2016 12:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 5.4 MILES WEST OF CROFTON AT 711 PM CDT AND TRAVELED EAST NORTHEAST FOR 3.4 MILES TO 2 MILES WEST OF CROFTON AT 717 PM CDT. SURVEY REVEALED MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO 2 HOMES. OTHERWISE A FEW TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED WITH OTHER LARGE LIMBS DOWN. AVERAGE WIDTH WAS 75 YARDS. PEAK WINDS WERE 80 MPH.
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO UNCONFIRMED...BUT POWER OUTAGES REPORTED ALONG WITH BARN COMPLETELY DESTROYED NEAR OLD PALESTINE ROAD AND SEVERAL NEARBY HOUSES HEAVILY DAMAGED
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Crofton, KY
EF2category
May 2, 2010 1:49 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The highest concentrations of damage were where the tornado crossed State Route 1348 west of Crofton and Route 407 north of Crofton. Three unoccupied mobile homes were severely damaged or destroyed on Route 1348 west of Crofton. On Route 407, two mobile homes suffered moderate to major damage and a garage was levelled. The roof was peeled off one of the mobile homes. This tornado was very near the site of an EF3 tornado in Mannington just over a year earlier. One of the victims whose home was destroyed in the previous year's tornado relocated to a new spot, only to have her new home receive minor damage in this tornado. Several barns along the damage path received minor to moderate damage. Hundreds of trees were uprooted or snapped, particularly on Route 407 and nearby U.S. Highway 41. The tornado damage path began along Highway 109 and ended just after crossing the Pennyrile Parkway. The EF-2 tornado damage was near the end of the damage path along Route 407 and U.S. Highway 41, where hundreds of trees were uprooted or snapped. The average path width was 275 yards. Peak winds were estimated near 120 mph. The supercell that spawned this tornado later produced a separate brief tornado in Hopkins County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.75 NNW Era, KY
EF1category
Apr 10, 2009 10:56 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42217
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued into Hopkins County from Christian County for about a mile. The tornado deposited insulation in tree tops from a house in Christian County. Little additional damage occurred after crossing the county line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.7 SSW Romney, KY
EF3category
Apr 10, 2009 10:54 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the second and more intense of the tornadoes spawned by a supercell that tracked across Christian County. Near Mannington, a garage was destroyed, and a house was levelled. The main debris pile from the house was about 50 feet away. The 2,500 square-foot house was poorly anchored to the foundation. Two persons in the house were injured. One of the victims was thrown about 70 feet and suffered a broken pelvis. Footage of the tornado was taken by witnesses along the Pennyrile Parkway and shown on a local media outlet. Peak winds were estimated near 140 mph. The tornado tracked a short distance into Hopkins County before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .85 SW Mannington, KY
EF0category
Apr 10, 2009 10:47 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the first tornado spawned by a supercell that tracked across northern Christian County. A few trees or tree limbs were down, along with a de-roofed farm shed. The porch roof of a house was damaged. Tin was peeled from a barn. Peak winds were near 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.37 WSW Pod, KY
F1category
Apr 20, 2003 2:39 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42217
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Crofton, 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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Frequently asked questions
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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42217 have on record?
Our records show 17 hail, 39 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42217, 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 42217?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42217 is 3.00″. It was reported near Crofton, KY on April 10, 2009.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42217 — 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 42217 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 42217 — 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 42217 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 42217 — 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 42217 address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42217 — 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 42217, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42217, 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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