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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bell County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bell County, KY from May 18, 1965 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 40977 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
60
Wind Reports
203
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bell County, KY · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Bell County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter sized hail in Middlesboro at 7:10pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Middlesboro, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This is the previous hail report from 1 NW Davisburg. It is in the wrong spot. The actual report was up the road closer to Clear Creek Springs. Social media report of at least quarter sized hail breaking windshields along Log Mountain in Bell County around 6pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Davisburg, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects the previous hail report from 1 NW Davisburg. It was in the wrong spot. This report is now in the correct location... up KY 190 closer to Clear Creek Springs. Social media report of at least quarter sized hail breaking windshields along Log Mountain in Bell County just before 6pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clear Creek Spring, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of 1.00 inch measured hail NW of Fourmile... time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Elys, KY
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail at the intersection of East Jellico Road and KY 92. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Fourmile, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 2, 2024
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report of half dollar sized hail was received near the Bell County High School. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW East Pineville, KY
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZE HAIL IN ARJAY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arjay, KY
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN BELL COUNTY. PICTURE SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME CONFIRMED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pineville, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 10, 2021
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Binghamtown, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER-SIZED FELL AT THE BELL COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT OFF OF KENTUCKY STATE HIGHWAY 119.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ponza, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was so intense that local visibility was greatly reduced. The hail lasted for at least 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wasioto, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell at Bird Branch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.11 W Wasioto, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
5:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of quarters and fell at Breastwork Hill in Pineville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 WSW Pineville, KY
1.25″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
8:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Middlesboro, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
8:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Middlesboro, 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 Bell County

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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bell County dispatch relayed a report of two downed trees along KY-1344 near the intersection with Mountain Road. A stronger-worded SPS was in effect. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Calvin, KY
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines or lightning is believed to have started a trailer fire that was a total loss at this location. Trailer was believed to be unoccupied at the time. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fourmile, KY
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down from wind that ended up catching structure at this location on fire. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: East Pineville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Resends previous tstm wnd dmg report from Miracle after an IRIS error message appeared. Bell County Dispatch received multiple reports of downed trees along KY-987/Brownies Creek after a severe thund
NWS Wind Report Location: Miracle, KY
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bell County 911 dispatch reported downed tree on Carroll Branch Rd. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Ferndale, KY
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2025
2:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Middlesboro Police Department posted pictures of a large tree down on Balmoral Road in between Pike Road and Rochester Avenue. The tree fell on power lines... and additional social media videos from this location showed a small fire on the ground from these downed lines. Balmoral road was temporarily closed due to this damage. There were also scattered reports of power outages in Middlesboro from this storm... including in the Balmoral/Alpine Road neighborhood. Exact time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Middlesboro, KY
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2025
2:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture on social media of downed trees blocking Fairview Road in Middlesboro between Mudlick Road and Gordon Lane. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Middlesboro, KY
UNK mph
May 24, 2025
2:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown down onto KY 2011 between MM 7 and 8 or approximately 0.1 miles south of intersection of KY 2011 with Sturgill Lane. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Beverly, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 trees and a power line down along KY Highway 66 in Bell County. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Straight Creek, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via social media of power line down on KY Highway 66 from White Mountain Rd to near Long Branch Rd. Time and location estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Blanche, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported multiple trees blown down around the county including up KY-516 and KY-190. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wasioto, KY
UNK mph
May 8, 2025
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cumberland Gap National Historic Park made a social media post that the Pinnacle Road and HWY 988 sections in the park are closed until further notice due to clearing of storm debris. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Middlesboro, KY
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Old Bell High Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE East Pineville, KY
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reportedly blown down at Williams Branch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Ponza, KY
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down in the Arjay area including the 6900 block of KY-66 and around the Mose-Godsey curve.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arjay, 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 Bell County

6 reports
EF1 category
Oct 26, 2010
5:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 tornado. Numerous trees were blown down and some structures were damaged near the mall, along 12th street, and along 19th street. The roof of the mall was damaged. The roof was blown off of Hickmans Building Supply and large sheets of metal were lifted, carried, and dropped 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile away. Two cinder block buildings were demolished at a lumber yard and two large steel doors were blown off of another business. A large sycamore tree that was blown down at the corner of 29th and Cumberland took down power lines as it fell.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .84 ESE Middlesboro Bell Arp, KY
F0 category
Jun 18, 2003
10:03 AM EST
Tornado report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Chenoa Lake and blew several large trees down. The tornado then became a waterspout over Chenoa Lake and sent water approximately 200 feet into the air before dissipating minutes later.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Chenoa, KY
F1 category
May 31, 1998
9:48 PM EST
Tornado report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Fonde, KY
F0 category
Jun 13, 1997
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The path of the tornado was intermittent. Trees were downed, and there was some minor structural damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Pineville, KY
F0 category
Jun 13, 1997
5:54 PM EST
Tornado report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado damaged trees and downed power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Middlesboro, KY
F3 category
May 9, 1988
8:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Bell County, KY
Bell County · 7,261 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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Pineville, KY 118
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Middlesborough, KY 94
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Bell County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,878
Households9,526
Housing units11,608
Income
Median household income$32,403
$100k+ households17.5%
$150k+ households3.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,261
Attached single-family24
Small multifamily1,222
Large multifamily411
Mobile homes2,690
Housing mix
Single-family share62.6%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share14.1%
Mobile-home share23.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,817
Renter-occupied3,709
Vacant units2,082
Home value & age
Median home value$83,000
Owner homes $300k+4.0%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1979
Older-home share52.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,702
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Bell County

40977 112
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40965 84
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40902 13
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40958 10
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40813 9
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40856 9
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40913 9
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40988 8
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40845 6
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40940 6
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40939 3
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 60 hail, 203 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Bell County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bell County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bell County is 2.75″. It was reported near .69 S Black Snake, KY on March 2, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bell 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 Bell County address?

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