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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42728

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42728 from June 11, 1957 through April 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 42728 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
146
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42728 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42728

40 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
7:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ongoing at report time.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, KY
1.25″ hail
Jan 2, 2022
11:29 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIEWER REPORTED HALF DOLLAR HAIL IN COLUMBIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2018
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Columbia, KY
1.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2018
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIEWER REPORT OF HAIL A LITTLE LARGER THAN GOLF BALL SIZE NEAR COLUMBIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Gradyville, KY
1.50″ hail
Jul 20, 2018
11:01 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gradyville, KY
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2016
12:17 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Cane Valley, KY
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2016
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Vester, KY
1.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2015
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported hail 1.75 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 W Bliss, KY
0.88″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
5:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report of nickel size hail was received by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Gradyville, KY
1.75″ hail
Oct 7, 2014
2:24 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A boater at the Holmes Bend Marina on Green River Lake reported that 1.75 inch hail damaged the covers of some boats.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 N Holmes, KY
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2014
11:52 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gradyville, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An extensive hail storm brought widespread damaging hail to Adair County with insurance claims for automobiles and homes expected to exceed 1 million dollars. In Columbia, over 150 skylights at a Wal-Mart were smashed. A lengthy swath of hail fell from a supercell thunderstorm that traveled from Nell, over 10 miles southwest of Columbia, through Columbia. Extensive damage to windows, siding, roofs and gutters was noted along a west to east path along State Highway 80 southwest of Columbia, and near the intersection of State Highways 704 and 55 just south of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 W Columbia, KY
2.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
3:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Extensive hail damage was surveyed from several miles southwest of Columbia through Columbia in Adair County. Hail damage was maximized in Columbia where a home had hail break through the roof. A Wal-Mart store had 160 skylights damaged. According to the survey, hail damaged almost every windshield from the Metcalfe/Adair county line through Columbia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.68 ENE Weed, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 18, 2011
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Casey County · 5,371 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Clementsville, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2011
1:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported in Milltown, just west of Columbia. Multiple trees were also down and power outages were reported in Columbia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Milltown, 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 42728

146 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
7:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Columbia, KY
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
7:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down in roadway; Cumberland Parkway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Gradyville, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
5:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the roadway at 4710 Highway 55 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Glens Fork, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Cumberland Parkway westbound.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Gradyville, KY
UNK mph
Sep 22, 2025
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Reeves Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Glens Fork, KY
UNK mph
Sep 22, 2025
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Bull Run and Hutchinson Rd... Bowen and Greenburg... 200 block of Chickadee Ln... and Knifley Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Vester, KY
61 mph
Jun 6, 2025
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 61 mph gust measured at the Adair County KY Mesonet site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Columbia, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
4:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Columbia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia, KY
62 mph
Apr 7, 2025
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kentucky Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Columbia, KY
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2024
1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees down...outbuilding destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Ella, KY
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
6:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on Hurt Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia, KY
59 mph
May 8, 2024
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kentucky mesonet observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Cane Valley, KY
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees down in area of Knifley Road and Holmes Bend Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Cane Valley, KY
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down Holmes Bend road near lake and campground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Coburg, KY
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down South 55 blocking roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Glens Fork, 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 42728

12 reports
UNK category
Nov 7, 2018
4:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO 3.8 MILES LONG AND 150 YARDS WIDE WITH MAX WIND SPEEDS OF 100-105 MPH TOUCHED DOWN NORTH OF COLUMBIA... KY DAMAGING POWER LINES... TREES... AND SEVERAL BARNS/OUTBUILDINGS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cane Valley, KY
EF1 category
Apr 25, 2015
7:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey found that the tornado first touched down 6 miles southeast of Columbia along Dale Morrison Road. Numerous trees were uprooted, a 145-foot barn was destroyed, and the top sheared off an adjacent silo. The tornado then moved east into a wooded area, snapping and uprooting trees. It damaged three more barns and uprooted more trees along Montpelier Rd. A home near the intersection of Montpelier Rd and Old Montpelier Rd sustained minor siding damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 NNE Glens Fork, KY
EF0 category
Jun 9, 2010
5:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down with one partially uprooted and fallen on a house. A barn was also demolished. The tornado was an EF-0 with winds estimated to be 80 to 83 mph. The tornado was 40 yards wide and was on the ground for approximately two-thirds of a mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.24 ENE Bliss, KY
F1 category
Jan 2, 2006
3:57 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Pellyton, KY
F2 category
Jan 2, 2006
3:22 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Columbia, KY
F2 category
May 31, 1998
8:35 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pellyton, KY
F3 category
Apr 16, 1998
5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Portland, KY
F2 category
Mar 28, 1997
8:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Breeding, KY
F3 category
Mar 28, 1997
8:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cane Vly, KY
F1 category
Jun 27, 1973
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42728
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Jun 15, 1964
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Jun 9, 1961
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 42728
Adair County · 6,364 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 42728 area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,108
Households6,100
Housing units7,510
Income
Median household income$49,063
$100k+ households27.6%
$150k+ households7.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,431
Attached single-family105
Small multifamily441
Large multifamily167
Mobile homes1,351
Housing mix
Single-family share72.3%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share8.1%
Mobile-home share18.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,545
Renter-occupied1,555
Vacant units1,410
Home value & age
Median home value$134,100
Owner homes $300k+12.8%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1982
Older-home share47.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,672
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42728 have on record?

Our records show 40 hail, 146 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42728, 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 42728?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42728 is 2.00″. It was reported near Weed, KY on March 2, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42728 — 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 42728 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42728 — 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 42728 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42728 — 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 42728 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42728 — 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 42728, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42728, 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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