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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42236

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42236 from June 13, 1997 through July 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42236 · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42236

5 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 7, 2023
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Herndon, KY
2.25″ hail
Mar 28, 2009
3:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm chaser vehicles were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW La Fayette, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2007
4:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .2 E Herndon, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 1998
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Herndon, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 1998
4:33 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42236
Trigg County · 5,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Caledonia, 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 42236

16 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power out and tree down in Herndon... KY. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Herndon, KY
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2023
10:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR HERNDON. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Herndon, KY
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2019
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES SNAPPED IN HERNDON/OAK GROVE AREA. ALSO DAMAGE TO SHED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Herndon, KY
64 mph
Sep 6, 2015
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Trigg County · 5,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In the vicinity of Highways 164 and 525, a tin roof was peeled off a barn. Crops were flattened.
NWS Wind Report Location: WNW Roaring Spg, KY
60 mph
Jun 26, 2015
2:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outbuildings were damaged, and small trees were blown down. Winds were estimated near 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: SW La Fayette, KY
100 mph
Jan 30, 2013
1:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several barns were levelled or heavily damaged. Center pivot irrigation equipment was overturned. Several homes received shingle and siding damage. Fifteen power poles were snapped along U.S. Highway 41A. Dozens of trees were uprooted. A semi-trailer rig was overturned along Interstate 24 near mile marker 89. The entire community of Pembroke was without power. There was considerable debris along Highway 115. The swath of damage from this downburst averaged one mile wide.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Herndon, KY
105 mph
Jan 30, 2013
1:34 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph. A 300-yard wide swath of damage included an empty grain bin that was blown approximately 150 feet. There was also a collapsed machine shed. A repair shop was unroofed, and several other barns and shops were partially unroofed. Dozens of trees were uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 E Herndon, KY
58 mph
Aug 16, 2012
7:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Trigg County · 5,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down on state roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Roaring Spg, KY
71 mph
Apr 19, 2011
11:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 71 mph was measured at Oak Grove. The Fort Campbell airfield measured a gust to 58 mph. Numerous large trees were down in Oak Grove and Pembroke. On the Fort Campbell military installation, dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted, including six trees that were uprooted on the grounds of the high school. A tree fell on the elementary school. Some shingles were blown off buildings. Power lines and power poles were brought down by the trees. Some roads were blocked by fallen trees. Some roof damage was reported in La Fayette.
NWS Wind Report Location: N La Fayette, KY
60 mph
Apr 19, 2011
11:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A three-sided lean-to barn was blown across a road. Four greenhouses were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 S Bennettstown, KY
60 mph
Jul 4, 2009
6:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A metal storage building was blown across a road about four miles west of Herndon. An off-duty meteorologist estimated 60 mph wind gusts in Herndon. Northeast of Lafayette along Highway 107, about a mile stretch of corn on either side of the road was nearly flattened.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Herndon, KY
58 mph
Aug 2, 2007
4:01 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs were blown down. A few small trees were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Herndon, KY
UNK mph
May 4, 2000
4:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn was blown over and trees were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garretsburg, KY
60 mph
Apr 16, 1998
1:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts between 55 and 60 MPH accompanied a thunderstorm across much of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peedee, KY
58 mph
Apr 8, 1998
11:05 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed at a rural residence, and debris was in the yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bennettstown, 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 42236

5 reports
UNK category
Jun 21, 2019
11:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF 1 TORNADO MOVED ALONG STRIPED BRIDGE RD SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF WOOSLEY RD. TORNADO DID MAINLY SOFFIT AND ROOF DAMAGE TO 8-10 HOMES ALONG STRIPED BRIDGE RD. ONE SMALL GUEST HOUSE WAS DESTROYED. PATH LENGTH WAS .6 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.4 Ne Herndon, KY
UNK category
Jun 21, 2019
11:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 1.4 MILES NORTHEAST OF HERNDON. THE PATH LENGTH WAS ADJUSTED TO 7.6 MILES. THE TORNADO APPEARED TO BEGIN IN A CORNFIELD ALONG HWY 164 NORTH OF PEEDEE. IT THEN CONTINUED EAST/SOUTHEAST WHERE A BARN COLLAPSED. IT DAMAGED AROUND A DOZEN HOMES... MAINLY TO SOFFITS AND ROOFING. NUMEROUS LARGE TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH. THE TORNADO APPEARS TO HAVE LIFTED JUST WEST OF THE INTERSTATE 24/PENNYRILE PARKWAY INTERCHANGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Herndon, KY
EF2 category
Jan 30, 2013
1:36 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The peak winds in the tornado were estimated near 120 mph. The average damage path width was about 150 yards. Three homes sustained major damage. A two-story Amish home had its entire roof system removed, and a window was blown out. A block wall milk barn was levelled except for part of the north wall. A machine shop was unroofed, and a barn was levelled. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. Trained spotters observed light debris in the air near Herndon.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.8 WNW Garretsburg, KY
EF1 category
Sep 25, 2011
7:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two barns were damaged. One of the barns was nearly levelled. A pole barn lost one side and some roofing. Several trees were snapped or blown down, and several tree tops were snapped. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Herndon, KY
EF1 category
Jul 4, 2009
6:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42236
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A few dozen trees were uprooted, and numerous large limbs were broken. Minor shingle damage was noted on one home. A small area of corn was flattened. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.25 SE Herndon, 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 42236 area census snapshot

People & households
Population853
Households286
Housing units334
Income
Median household income$70,893
$100k+ households34.6%
$150k+ households12.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached283
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes43
Housing mix
Single-family share84.7%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share12.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied233
Renter-occupied53
Vacant units48
Home value & age
Median home value$119,700
Owner homes $300k+17.2%
Owner homes $500k+6.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share59.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars278
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42236 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 16 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42236, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 42236?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42236 is 2.25″. It was reported near SW La Fayette, KY on March 28, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42236 — 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 42236 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42236 — 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 42236 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42236 — 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 42236 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42236 — 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 42236, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42236, 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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