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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 42754

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 42754 from July 28, 1958 through July 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
86
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 42754 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 42754

39 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lots of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leitchfield, KY
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Leitchfield, KY
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:16 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Leitchfield, KY
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leitchfield, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
7:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Bee Spring, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
7:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N South, KY
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2025
6:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported ping pong sized hail at the intersection of KY 187 and Pine Ridge Dr. in SW Grayson County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW South, KY
1.00″ hail
Jan 12, 2023
3:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER (1.0 INCH) SIZED HAIL FELL NEAR A DOLLAR GENERAL SOUTH OF PEONIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Meredith, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 2, 2015
6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Shrewsbury, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2015
6:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Leitchfield, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
6:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Leitchfield, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2014
7:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of large hail stretching all the way back west towards Caneyville brought 1.75 inch hail to Leitchfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Leitchfield, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
3:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A hail estimate from a convenience store west of Leitchfield indicated over 2 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Leitchfield, KY
1.75″ hail
Feb 29, 2012
8:26 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Leitchfield, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
5:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.07 ENE Short Creek, 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 42754

86 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Breckinridge County · 7,296 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed between Calvert Church Road and Cobblers Knob Road near McDaniels. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Mcdaniels, KY
62 mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station BLRK Leitchfield 3 W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Leitchfield, KY
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Leitchfield. 30 trees down calls in Leitchfield and about 4300 customers without power in Grayson County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leitchfield, KY
64 mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station AV189 Leitchfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leitchfield, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Meredith, KY
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over the 6300 block of Salt River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Big Clifty, KY
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
4:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down over the 3300 block of Sadler Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Shrewsbury, KY
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and power outages throughout the city of Leitchfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leitchfield, KY
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leitchfield, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Building damaged... camper overturned and dozens of trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Leitchfield, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
3:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least a 200yd swath which several downed trees/large broken limbs... camper blown over... garage destroyed with outer walls left but damaged. Debris seemingly all strewn about to the E/NE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Leitchfield, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
3:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time on the previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 NW Leitchfield. Building damaged... camper overturned and dozens of trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Leitchfield, KY
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree fell on home and garage walls and roof blown down. Reported by public on social media with pictures.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Meredith, KY
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
11:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Bear Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Meredith, KY
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
3:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report per Clarkson Fire Chief... a 20x50 pole barn has been destroyed by strong winds just a mile north of Clarkson city limits. Grayson County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Clarkson, 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 42754

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 3, 2018
11:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN APPROXIMATELY 3.5 MILES NORTHWEST OF LEITCHFIELD... KY. THE TORNADO DAMAGED OR DESTROYED MULTIPLE LARGE METAL OUTBUILDINGS. AFTER THE INITIAL TOUCHDOWN... MINOR ROOF DAMAGE WAS NOTED ALONG THE PATH AS WELL AS SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES. MAX PATH WIDTH WAS 100 YARDS. PATH LENGTH WAS HALF A MILE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Leitchfield, KY
EF0 category
Apr 26, 2011
6:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed that an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 75 mph touched down just south of Danny Sadler Rd. The tornado was on the ground for less than a minute and it was a secondary circulation just south of the parent tornado. Trees were snapped and uprooted along its path and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 SW Tar Hill, KY
EF2 category
Apr 26, 2011
6:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey comfirmed an EF-2 tornado with maximum wind speeds between 120 and 125 mph touched down in Grayson county along Danny Sadler Rd. On Danny Sadler Road a single wide trailer was destroyed and farm equipment was thrown 50 yards. The tornado continued to the northeast for approximately 2.7 miles before lifting in Hardin county near Burkhead Ln. Elsewhere along the path numerous large hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. Numerous barns and outbuildings were destroyed with their siding thrown 500 yards. A new 24 foot travel trailer was destroyed. Fifteen homes had major roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.49 SW Tar Hill, KY
F3 category
May 23, 2000
2:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 42754
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey was done by NWS personnel on Wednesday May 24. The survey found severe damage to residential and industrial structures. Three vortices combined into a single tornado north of Leitchfield, then moved east to southeast at 40 to 45 mph. The path moved through the northeast and east sections of Leitchfield and beyond. (Path length and width are estimated). The structural damaged evidenced the presence of an F3 tornado, with maximum winds around 175 mph. Houses that were virtually destroyed, but still had parts of their structure remaining above the main floor, were the basis of the F3 evaluation. Severe damage to nearby factories also supported the F3 evaluation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Leitchfield, 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 42754 area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,817
Households5,907
Housing units7,375
Income
Median household income$49,230
$100k+ households22.9%
$150k+ households8.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,430
Attached single-family54
Small multifamily706
Large multifamily166
Mobile homes1,019
Housing mix
Single-family share73.6%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share11.8%
Mobile-home share13.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,437
Renter-occupied1,470
Vacant units1,468
Home value & age
Median home value$166,400
Owner homes $300k+19.7%
Owner homes $500k+4.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1984
Older-home share44.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,600
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 42754 have on record?

Our records show 39 hail, 86 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 42754, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 42754?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 42754 is 2.00″. It was reported near Leitchfield, KY on May 6, 1984.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 42754 — 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 42754 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 42754 — 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 42754 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 42754 — 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 42754 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 42754 — 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 42754, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 42754, 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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