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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 47138

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 47138 from October 7, 1965 through April 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 47138 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 47138

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HWY 56 ON THE SCOTT AND JEFFERSON COUNTY LINE REPORTS OF HALF AN INCH TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Blocher, IN
1.25″ hail
Jul 26, 2007
1:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chelsea, IN
2.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
4:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Blocher, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2004
12:45 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, IN
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2003
2:20 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, IN
1.25″ hail
Jul 26, 1999
3:52 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, IN
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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 47138

27 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree... shed... and trampoline damage in the Windy Shore Estates subdivision. Time estimated from radar and eyewitness account.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Blocher, IN
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Blocher. Multiple trees down on the 1200 block of 1400 W. New time from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blocher, IN
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2025
3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on the 1200 block of 1400 W.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blocher, IN
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
5:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Lexington, IN
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE 9000 BLOCK OF WEST STATE ROAD 56 RECEIVED WIDESPREAD DAMAGE. A HOUSE WAS PUSHED OFF ITS BLOCK FOUNDATION. A GARAGE LOST ITS DOOR AND ROOF. DEBRIS IS SCATTERED IN A WOODED AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Kent, IN
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2022
7:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE DOWN IN LEXINGTON. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington, IN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
2:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF A LARGE TREE SPIT... AND ANOTHER TREE DOWNED AT A RESIDENCE ALONG HIGHWAY 62 NORTH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Chelsea, IN
UNK mph
Oct 16, 2021
2:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 15 TO 20 TREES REPORTED DOWN ON POPLAR STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington, IN
UNK mph
Oct 16, 2021
2:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE FELL ACROSS A VEHICLE IN LEXINGTON... IN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington, IN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. DISPATCH REPORTS TREES DOWN ALONG STATE ROUTE 3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Nabb, IN
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2020
8:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON STATE ROAD 56 NEAR SOUTH 1000 WEST ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Kent, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2018
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON STATE ROAD 56 NEAR BLOCHER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Blocher, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2018
6:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE BLEW DOWN ON STATE ROAD 56 EAST OF STATE ROAD 3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Blocher, IN
UNK mph
May 1, 2016
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARN DESTROYED...TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Saluda, IN
60 mph
Aug 9, 2012
3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Lexington, Kentucky broadcast media reported that thunderstorm winds toppled a tree onto a house just northeast of Lexington, Indiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.58 WSW Kent, IN
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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 47138

9 reports
UNK category
Mar 3, 2023
8:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE CONDUCTED A STORM DAMAGE ASSESSMENT SURVEY FOR THE MARCH 3RD TORNADO THAT HIT HALFWAY BETWEEN HANOVER AND LEXINGTON... IN. THE TORNADO INITIALLY TOUCHED DOWN NEAR FORD ROAD... WHICH IS JUST SOUTH OF SR-56. DRONE VIDEO SHOWED TREES SNAPPED... TWISTED... AND UPROOTED AND LAYING IN MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS. THE TORNADO DID THE MOST DAMAGE BETWEEN 9011 TO 8904 SR 56. SIX OUTBUILDINGS AND OLDER BARNS WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. A BRICK HOME SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE... HAD WINDOWS BUSTED... AND TV ANTENNA SNAPPED FACING A WESTERLY DIRECTION. MOST OF THE DAMAGED TREES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SR 56 WERE FACING FROM THE WEST NORTHWEST TO THE NORTHERLY DIRECTION. WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE 90-95 MPH WITH A WIDTH OF 100 YARDS. ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SR 56... A WELL-BUILT WOODEN HOME HAD SEVERAL WINDOWS BLOWN OUT... AND THE HOUSE FOUNDATION SHIFTED SEVERAL INCHES. A SUV HAD ALL ITS WINDOWS BLOWN OUT... AND LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN SHELLED WITH DEBRIS. SEVERAL OUTB
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Kent, IN
UNK category
Oct 16, 2021
2:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF EF0 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 80 MPH. IT WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 0.6 MILES WITH A PATH WIDTH PEAKING AT 75 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Lexington, IN
EF1 category
Jan 29, 2008
8:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down just east of Lexington. It snapped and uprooted trees, destroyed a mobile home, and caused roof damage to a number of homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .33 E Lexington, IN
F1 category
Mar 28, 1997
8:47 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Blocher, IN
F1 category
Mar 28, 1997
8:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Blocher, IN
F2 category
Apr 5, 1985
3:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Apr 5, 1985
3:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47138
Scott County · 7,260 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Oct 7, 1965
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47138
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
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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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 47138 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,646
Households1,704
Housing units2,077
Income
Median household income$73,777
$100k+ households43.0%
$150k+ households18.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,635
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes435
Housing mix
Single-family share78.7%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share20.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,532
Renter-occupied172
Vacant units373
Home value & age
Median home value$181,100
Owner homes $300k+17.0%
Owner homes $500k+4.9%
Owner homes $750k+3.3%
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,672
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 47138 have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 27 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 47138, 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 47138?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 47138 is 2.75″. It was reported near Blocher, IN on April 3, 2007.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 47138 — 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 47138 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 47138 — 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 47138 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 47138 — 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 47138 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 47138 — 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 47138, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 47138, 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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