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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42544

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42544 from August 17, 1969 through August 1, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
78
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42544 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 1, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42544

27 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2023
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report via social media. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Pulaski County Par, KY
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2023
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture shared from near the Lees Ford Marina with hail to about golf ball size. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Pulaski County Pa, KY
1.50″ hail
Jun 11, 2023
8:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Pulaski County Pa, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2023
8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Pulaski County Pa, KY
2.50″ hail
Jun 11, 2023
8:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple social media reports from the Nancy area of hail to at least tennis ball size as this was the largest size shared in an image. Roof and siding damage to a few structures along Lanetown Road in the area likely from wind driven hail. Vehicle glass was also broken. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Nancy, KY
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2017
7:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED FROM FAUBUSH EASTWARD TO NANCY
NWS Hail Report Location: Faubush, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Wayne County · 6,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed in the community of Conley Bottom Resort.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.77 NW Mill Spgs, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Cains Store, KY
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2009
12:27 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell in Faubush. The report had to be entered in EDT due to software limitations.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Faubush, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2009
10:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell for four minutes ending at 1222 AM EDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Jamestown, KY
1.00″ hail
Sep 23, 2006
3:53 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Faubush, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2006
10:17 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 W Somerset, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2006
4:03 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nancy, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2006
3:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Faubush, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
3:19 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Faubush, 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 42544

78 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reports tree blown down in the along KY-2993 in the vicinity of McLin Lane. Even time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Pointer, KY
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported to have been blown down onto Roberts Port Road in this vicinity. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Naomi, KY
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down onto Roberts Port Road in this vicinity. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Naomi, KY
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
4:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported to have been blown down onto Roosevelt Vaught Road. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Faubush, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported to be leaning on power lines at 234 Lanetown Road (W. Frye Road) in the community of Nancy.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nancy, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down and across the road on Hwy-1665... near the intersection with Burnetta Road near the Nancy community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Faubush, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down for about a mile along Highway 1664 at Pierce Road just west of Nancy. Many of the trees were partially rotten or small... and preliminary assessment is straightline winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Faubush, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Nancy. A tree was reported to be leaning on power lines at 234 Lanetown Road (W. Frye Road) in the community of Nancy.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nancy, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power line was reported down from winds at 345 Pierce Road near the community of Nancy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Faubush, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blocking the entire roadway on Hwy-196... just past the fire department near the community of Nancy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Faubush, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 ENE Faubush. A tree was reported down and across the road on Hwy-1665... near the intersection with Burnetta Road near the Nancy community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Faubush, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed and completely blocking Hudson Road (Calhoun Road) near the intersection of Burnetta Road... northwest of the community of Nancy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Faubush, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down along the Cumberland Parkway at the 78 mm (Nancy Exit)... blocking both of the eastbound lanes. The first responders that reported to this call also reported golf ball sized hail en route to the location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Faubush, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 E Faubush. Trees were reported down for about a mile along Highway 1664 at Pierce Road just west of Nancy. Many of the trees were partially rotten or small... and preliminary assessment is straightline winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Faubush, KY
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 N Faubush. A tree was reported blown down onto a garage at 2447 Faubush Road near the community of Nancy. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Faubush, 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 42544

3 reports
EF0 category
Jul 1, 2015
3:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weather service storm survey confirmed that an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down near Nancy, KY. The estimated maximum winds in the tornado were 75 mph. The path width of the tornado was approximately 100 yards, with a path length of 0.3 miles. The tornado was on the ground for less than a minute. Minor tree damage and structural damage were observed at the intersection of Hwy 1664 and Pierce Road. An old barn collapsed due to the storm and some shingles were blown off a home. A few tombstones in a nearby cemetery were overturned by the tornadoes winds. This tornado developed from a shower. No thunder or lightning was ever observed in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.3 WSW Burnetta, KY
F3 category
Apr 3, 1974
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42544
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F3 category
Apr 3, 1974
6:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42544
Pulaski County · 21,510 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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ZIP 42544 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,731
Households2,407
Housing units3,665
Income
Median household income$55,379
$100k+ households28.1%
$150k+ households12.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,653
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily44
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes968
Housing mix
Single-family share72.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1.2%
Mobile-home share26.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,120
Renter-occupied287
Vacant units1,258
Home value & age
Median home value$157,700
Owner homes $300k+19.5%
Owner homes $500k+5.3%
Owner homes $750k+3.8%
Median year built1989
Older-home share40.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,337
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42544 have on record?

Our records show 27 hail, 78 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42544, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 1, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 42544?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42544 is 2.50″. It was reported near Nancy, KY on June 11, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42544 — 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 42544 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42544 — 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 42544 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42544 — 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 42544 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42544 — 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 42544, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42544, 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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