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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bath County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bath County, KY from July 13, 1956 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 40353 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
44
Wind Reports
185
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bath County, KY · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Bath County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2020
10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED HAIL THE SIZE OF QUARTERS PER SOCIAL MEDIA POST. TREES ALSO BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Olympia, KY
1.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2019
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Polksville, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Peasticks, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 7, 2014
6:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Preston, KY
1.25″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
12:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported near Owingsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.05 WNW Kendall Spgs, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported near Olympia, Bethel, and Sharpsburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sharpsburg, KY
1.25″ hail
Jun 10, 2011
2:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail fell along Hwy 119 near Odessa.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.64 SW Oakley, KY
1.25″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
7:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pebble, KY
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2011
4:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Owingsville, KY
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
4:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Owingsville, KY
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bethel, KY
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Preston, KY
2.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kendall Spgs, KY
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
3:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.8 WSW Kendall Spgs, KY
2.75″ hail
May 10, 2011
2:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter witnessed golf ball to baseball size hail in Sharpsburg. The hail caused damage to cars in the area including broken windshields.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sharpsburg, 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 Bath County

30 reports
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40 mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station PRST Owingsville 4 S measured a 40mph thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Preston, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bath County Dispatch reports widespread tree damage along Oakley-Pebble Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Oakley, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
9:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down on Fraley Road and other locations in the Salt Lick vicinity. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Salt Lick, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
9:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported to have been blown down down on Sour Springs Road. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Olympia, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported to have been blown down in Owingsville. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Owingsville, KY
UNK mph
Sep 22, 2025
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bath County EM reported downed trees on Mudlick Road and Slate Lick Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Olympia Springs, KY
UNK mph
Sep 22, 2025
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A utility line was blown down at 6540 E Hwy 36. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Olympia, KY
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were reported to have been blown down in the Preston community. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Preston, KY
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were reported to have been blown down in more than one location along Shrout Road area in the Kendall Springs community. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kendall Springs, KY
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Kendall Springs. Trees were blown down on Kendall Springs Road approximately 1 mile south from the Owingsville city limits and Interstate 64. The event time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Kendall Springs, KY
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2024
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Kendall Springs Road approximately 1 mile south from the Owingsville city limits and Interstate 64. The event time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Kendall Springs, KY
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported multiple trees blown down in Salt Lick but did not give specific locations. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salt Lick, KY
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported multiple trees blown down in Owingsville but did not give specific locations. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Owingsville, KY
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported a tree blown down onto Kendall Springs Road around the 4800 block. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Crooks, KY
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported tree blown down onto Oakley-Pebble Road. Specific location was not given. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Oakley, 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 Bath County

7 reports
EF1 category
Oct 7, 2014
3:53 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado, with peak winds estimated at 90 mph, touched down near Olympia Springs. The tornado had a path length of 0.3 miles and a maximum path width of 35 yards. A boat trailer with a boat on it was overturned and a camping trailer was blown onto a truck. Numerous shingles were blown off a house. There was also sporadic tree damage along the tornado's path. This occurred near Mudlick Rd and KY Hwy 3290.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.03 SE Olympia, KY
EF1 category
Oct 7, 2014
3:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado, with peak winds of 90 mph, touched down near Sharpsburg. The path length was about 0.6 miles with a maximum width of 50 yards. The tornado damaged three barns while it was on the ground. There was also sporadic damage to trees along the tornado's path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .62 NW Sharpsburg, KY
EF1 category
Mar 2, 2012
6:08 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm damage survey team from the National Weather Service Office in Jackson, Kentucky confirmed that an EF-1 tornado occurred in Bath County on March 2, 2012. The tornado touched down near the Bath County High School west southwest of Owingsville at 608 pm EST. The tornado had an intermittent path to the east northeast of approximately 7.5 miles in length. The tornado crossed Hwy 36 a mile or two south of Owingsville and then I-64 and Hwy 60 east of Owingsville causing damage to numerous trees, barn roofs, and residential structures along the way. The tornado lifted for the final time approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Salt Lick, Kentucky.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.02 SSW Owingsville, KY
EF1 category
Feb 6, 2008
2:06 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down on Stepstone Road and continued east northeast for 8.7 miles. The tornado had a maximum path width of 250 yards with maximum wind speeds of around 105 mph. Two modile homes were almost completely destroyed along with several barns and outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.9 W Kendall Spgs, KY
EF0 category
Nov 5, 2007
5:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Four older barns had significant roof and wall damage. One barn was pushed off it's foundation. Numerous trees were downed and snapped along the path. The tornado crossed I-64 3 miles southwest of Owingsville before lifting. Tornado rated EF-0 with peak winds near 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.75 WNW Kendall Spgs, KY
F0 category
Aug 17, 1997
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado downed several trees. One large tree fell on a house and caused extensive structural damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Owingsville, KY
F1 category
Jul 13, 1956
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Bath County, KY
Bath County · 3,422 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Bath County

Owingsville, KY 120
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Bath County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,812
Households4,743
Housing units5,479
Income
Median household income$54,128
$100k+ households31.7%
$150k+ households10.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,422
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily199
Large multifamily125
Mobile homes1,715
Housing mix
Single-family share62.5%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share5.9%
Mobile-home share31.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,453
Renter-occupied1,290
Vacant units736
Home value & age
Median home value$111,800
Owner homes $300k+7.5%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1986
Older-home share41.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,330
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Bath County

40353 188
Mount Sterling, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40360 127
Owingsville, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40311 86
Carlisle, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40374 53
Sharpsburg, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40371 52
Salt Lick, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40346 20
KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40358 12
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 44 hail, 185 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Bath County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bath County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bath County is 2.75″. It was reported near N Sharpsburg, KY on May 10, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bath County — 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 Bath County address?

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