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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42408

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42408 from April 29, 1956 through September 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42408 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42408

23 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 2, 2022
5:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Dawson Springs, KY
1.25″ hail
Jun 17, 2022
1:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dawson Springs, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Dawson Spgs, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2012
5:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Beulah, KY
1.50″ hail
Jul 8, 2012
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dawson Spgs, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
7:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball size hail was observed from the Dawson Springs area to the St. Charles area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .3 NNE Dawson Spgs Arpt, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
9:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was reported at the Dawson Springs exit on the Western Kentucky Parkway.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.62 NW Dawson Spgs Arpt, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2009
4:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was reported at the first entrance of the Pennyrile State Forest heading south from Dawson Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.94 S Sixseam, KY
0.88″ hail
Mar 28, 2009
3:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was reported along Highway 109.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Dawson Spgs, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
4:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Beulah, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2007
1:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Beulah, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
8:18 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dawson Spgs, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
11:42 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported a mile east of Dawson Springs. Quarter size hail fell at Earlington. At Mortons Gap, nickel size hail and dented vehicles were reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Dawson Spgs, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2006
8:16 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beulah, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2006
7:44 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dawson Spgs, 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 42408

24 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 9, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Caldwell County · 4,912 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages reported in this area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wnw Hawkins, KY
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN AND SOME CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON BOTH SIDES OF HIGHWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Dawson Springs, KY
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2021
4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MAJOR DAMAGE WITH BUILDINGS LEVELED... MULTIPLE INJURIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dawson Springs, KY
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2019
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR SIXTH VEIN ROAD AND HIGHWAY 70. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Dawson Springs, KY
60 mph
Nov 18, 2017
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dawson Springs, KY
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2017
12:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON NORTONVILLE ROAD BLOCKING THE ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: Dawson Springs, KY
75 mph
Apr 25, 2015
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm chaser estimated winds gusted to 75 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Dawson Spgs, KY
64 mph
Dec 21, 2013
6:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A secondary road off of Highway 70 was blocked by downed trees and flooding.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Beulah, KY
96 mph
Jul 19, 2012
5:39 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst containing winds estimated near 95 mph struck Lake Beshear. The damage area was 500 yards wide and one-half mile long. A lakefront home lost roofing from the front porch and the front of the home itself. The roofing landed about 100 yards behind the home. Two dozen small trees were blown over. Six small boat docks were damaged or destroyed along nearby lakefront property.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.1 NW Macedonia, KY
60 mph
Jan 22, 2012
11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 60 mph. There were power outages in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Dawson Spgs, KY
64 mph
Jan 22, 2012
11:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were down or uprooted just west of Highway 109 near Charleston.
NWS Wind Report Location: .11 SW Charleston, KY
70 mph
May 25, 2011
7:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree limbs and power lines were blown down. A small barn was destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dawson Spgs, KY
60 mph
Jun 22, 2009
7:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported street signs were blown down and tree debris was in roadways. Winds were estimated near 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Dawson Spgs, KY
60 mph
Feb 11, 2009
11:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Dawson Spgs, KY
64 mph
Feb 5, 2008
10:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Dawson Spgs, 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 42408

5 reports
UNK category
May 27, 2024
1:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: KYEM reports damage to around 20 homes in the Charleston Community north of Dawson Springs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Dawson Springs, KY
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
4:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 12 FATAL *** TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF DOZENS OF HOMES. DAMAGE SURVEY IS ONGOING ACROSS THE COUNTY... BUT A MINIMUM OF EF-3 DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED IN THE DAWSON SPRINGS AREA. PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF 12 FATALITIES OCCURRED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dawson Springs, KY
EF0 category
Feb 20, 2014
7:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42408
Caldwell County · 4,912 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several small trees and tree limbs were broken. Peak winds were estimated near 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Claxton, KY
EF2 category
Oct 18, 2007
6:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42408
Christian County · 19,313 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large area of trees was snapped and uprooted in the Pennyrile State Forest. Some of the trees were 50 to 60 feet tall. A clear path was seen through the forest. A mobile home was blown down a hill and smashed as the tornado crossed Highway 109. An occupant of the mobile home was briefly trapped and sustained lacerations and bruises. The road to the mobile home was blocked by numerous downed trees and trailer debris. Two other mobile homes were severely damaged. A barn were destroyed. Peak winds were estimated near 115 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.6 NW Macedonia, KY
F1 category
Apr 29, 1956
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42408
Hopkins County · 15,874 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 42408 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,167
Households2,458
Housing units3,075
Income
Median household income$54,091
$100k+ households34.5%
$150k+ households9.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,294
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily217
Large multifamily19
Mobile homes512
Housing mix
Single-family share74.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share7.7%
Mobile-home share16.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,866
Renter-occupied592
Vacant units617
Home value & age
Median home value$82,000
Owner homes $300k+5.4%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1975
Older-home share58.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,227
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42408 have on record?

Our records show 23 hail, 24 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42408, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 42408?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42408 is 2.75″. It was reported near Dawson Spgs, KY on May 19, 2005.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42408 — 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 42408 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42408 — 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 42408 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42408 — 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 42408 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42408 — 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 42408, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42408, 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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