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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42259

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42259 from July 2, 1980 through June 28, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42259 · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 28, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42259

1 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2003
5:49 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ollie, 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 42259

27 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple tree damage in Mammoth Cave near Nolin Dam. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Bee Spring, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2023
8:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES DOWN ON NOLIN DAM RD AND ANOTHER TREE DOWN ON LAKESHORE DRIVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Bee Spring, KY
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2023
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. DISPATCH REPORTED MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN MAMMOTH CAVE. TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Mammoth Cave, KY
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE DOWN ACROSS OLLIE RIDGE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Mammoth Cave, KY
UNK mph
Nov 7, 2018
3:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 TREES DOWN ON MAMMOTH CAVE ROAD IN MAMMOTH CAVE PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Mammoth Cave, KY
UNK mph
Feb 26, 2018
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT HWY 70 NEAR MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK TREE DOWN BLOCKING HWY 70 ON BOTH SIDES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Rhoda, KY
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2017
12:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN AT MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Mammoth Cave, KY
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2016
6:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN IN MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Mammoth Cave, KY
60 mph
Apr 25, 2015
6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mammoth Cave National Park reported several large trees downed, the largest of which occurred on Houchins Ferry Rd north of the Green River. Measuring instruments nearby measured a 47 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.44 SW Ollie, KY
60 mph
Apr 10, 2015
1:18 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported trees down on Brooks Knob Lookout Tower Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 NNW Arthur, KY
60 mph
Mar 2, 2012
4:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter in Mammoth Cave National Park reported power lines down and snapped poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mammoth Cave, KY
64 mph
Apr 4, 2011
11:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down throughout the county. The highest concentration was from the central portion toward the north and east, near the Hart county border. Locations referenced include Indian Creek and Ollie Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 SW Ollie, KY
60 mph
Jun 16, 2009
1:36 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed near Mammoth Cave.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mammoth Cave, KY
58 mph
May 8, 2009
3:12 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down in the Mammoth Cave area. Time is estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mammoth Cave, KY
58 mph
Jul 21, 2006
4:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in Brownsville, and around Mammoth Cave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, 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 42259

1 reports
UNK category
Nov 7, 2018
3:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42259
Edmonson County · 3,890 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-0 TORNADO 0.3 MILES LONG AND 65 YARDS WIDE WITH MAX WIND SPEEDS OF 80 MPH TOUCHED DOWN SOUTHEAST OF BROWNSVILLE... KY DAMAGING TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Mammoth Cave, 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 42259 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,111
Households458
Housing units1,115
Income
Median household income$37,391
$100k+ households23.1%
$150k+ households12.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached551
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes559
Housing mix
Single-family share49.4%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share50.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied406
Renter-occupied52
Vacant units657
Home value & age
Median home value$167,300
Owner homes $300k+12.3%
Owner homes $500k+5.9%
Owner homes $750k+3.0%
Median year built1982
Older-home share49.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars443
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42259 have on record?

Our records show 1 hail, 27 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42259, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 28, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 42259?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42259 is 1.00″. It was reported near Ollie, KY on April 20, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42259 — 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 42259 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42259 — 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 42259 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42259 — 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 42259 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42259 — 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 42259, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42259, 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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