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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42701

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42701 from August 13, 1956 through April 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
99
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42701 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42701

25 reports
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1.25″ hail
Feb 28, 2024
9:29 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Rineyville, KY
2.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF 2 INCH HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Boston, KY
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COCORAHS OBSERVER REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL JUST OFF US 62 EAST OF ELIZABETHTOWN. COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE HAD 20-30 HOLES IN IT DUE TO THE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Colesburg, KY
2.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
11:13 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF 2 INCH HAIL IN COLESBURG. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Colesburg, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elizabethtown, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2017
12:31 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Elizabethtown, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Radcliff, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
6:41 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail in Elizabethtown.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elizabeth Town, KY
1.25″ hail
May 22, 2014
4:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elizabeth Town, KY
1.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2012
7:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported near Elizabethtown on the Western Kentucky Parkway around mile marker 125.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elizabeth Town, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elizabeth Town, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
8:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported on St. John's Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: .36 WNW Elizabeth Town, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2011
12:04 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elizabeth Town, KY
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2010
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elizabeth Town, KY
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2010
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elizabeth Town, 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 42701

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58 mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at KEKX. Report time of 20 minutes. Peak gust likely occurred before the standard 55 after. Estimated at 45 after from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cecilia, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Railroad crossing gate broken off hinges on Hayden School Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cecilia, KY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
4:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Valley Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Elizabethtown, KY
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
2:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down and damaged Locus Grove Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Tonnieville, KY
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
2:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. 2 barns with trusses taken off the roof on Franklin Ln. Damage pointed southward. Time estimate from when the power went out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Elizabethtown, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2022
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES AND WIRES DOWN ALONG WOOLDRIDGE FERRY ROAD BETWEEN KY 434 AND KY 313. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Colesburg, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2022
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME ON SPEARS LANE JUST OFF ST. JOHN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Rineyville, KY
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2022
2:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIA NWS CHAT REPORTS OF STORM DAMAGE TO HOMES ON SPEAR LANE AROUND ST. JOHN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Rineyville, KY
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF NEW GLENDALE RD AND BRENTWOOD DRIVE. TREES ALSO REPORTED DOWN ON SENORA NOLIN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Glendale, KY
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2018
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF STOVALL RD AND BARDSTOWN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Colesburg, KY
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2018
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TORRENTIAL RAINFALL... TREES DOWN IN ROAD... ESTIMATED WINDS 50-60MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Boston, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2017
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MOBILE HOME BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Elizabethtown, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2017
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN ON TO A MOBILE HOME IN THE WOODLAND MOBILE HOME PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Elizabethtown, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2017
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UPROOTED TREE FELL ON ROOF OF MOBILE HOME. WIND SPEED ESTIMATED 70-75 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Elizabethtown, KY
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2017
7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Elizabethtown, 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 42701

7 reports
UNK category
Apr 30, 2026
1:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Refer to the public information statement about this short lived EF0 tornado that tracked along the Hardin LaRue County border area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Tonnieville, KY
UNK category
Mar 20, 2022
2:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SPEARS LANE AND ST. JOHN ROAD AND CONTINUED FOR 10 MINUTES... LIFTING NEAR LEASOR LANE AT 10:48 EDT. THE TORNADO WAS 100 YARDS WIDE AND ON THE GROUND FOR 4.12 MILES WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF 100 MPH. PLEASE SEE ASSOCIATED PNS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Rineyville, KY
EF2 category
Feb 29, 2012
9:55 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey determined that an EF-2 tornado with estimated winds of 125 to 130 mph touched down near 4510 Gaither Station Road and traveled 5 miles northeast while crossing Interstate 65. After damaging a barn near its initial touchdown point, the tornado damaged some homes and knocked down many trees and fences while crossing New Glendale and Overall Phillips Roads. After crossing the interstate, it then lifted the roofs off of several homes along Wildwood Drive and Sportmans Lake Road. The tornado attained its maximum width of 250 yards while striking a trucking company. Here, it buckled many roof trusses and spread significant debris over the Lincoln Parkway into a mobile home park. Finally, the tornado destroyed a garage and damaged 3 roofs along Hodgenville Road before lifting several hundred yards east of the road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.65 NNE Glendale, KY
EF2 category
Feb 6, 2008
12:27 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado knocked a trailer off its foundation at the intersection of Miller Road and Porter Lane. Another trailer near this location was completely destroyed. Another trailer along Miller Road was turned on to its roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.76 SE Tunnel Hill, KY
F2 category
May 11, 2003
3:10 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado formed southwest of Rineyville near Highway 1375. It then skipped across the countryside and reached the town of Rineyville. The tornado then moved about 3 miles northeast of Rineyville and dissipated. It did not appear to be on the ground for the entire duration. Embedded in the tornado path was significant straight line wind damage. An estimated 40 homes were damaged or destroyed. Many of the heavily damaged structures were mobile homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Rineyville, KY
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
4:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42701
Nelson County · 16,199 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Bardstown, KY
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42701
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Elizabethtown, 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 42701 area census snapshot

People & households
Population53,240
Households21,991
Housing units23,565
Income
Median household income$68,715
$100k+ households36.5%
$150k+ households16.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached15,708
Attached single-family942
Small multifamily4,217
Large multifamily1,629
Mobile homes1,057
Housing mix
Single-family share66.7%
Attached-home share4%
Multifamily share24.8%
Mobile-home share4.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,686
Renter-occupied8,305
Vacant units1,574
Home value & age
Median home value$235,500
Owner homes $300k+36.5%
Owner homes $500k+10.0%
Owner homes $750k+4.3%
Median year built1990
Older-home share37.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars20,143
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42701 have on record?

Our records show 25 hail, 99 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42701, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 30, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 42701?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42701 is 2.75″. It was reported near Elizabeth Town, KY on May 1, 2002.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42701 — 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 42701 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42701 — 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 42701 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42701 — 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 42701 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42701 — 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 42701, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42701, 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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