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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bardwell, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bardwell, KY from June 24, 1969 through April 3, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 42023 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bardwell, KY · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 3, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bardwell, KY

20 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 9, 2020
12:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Bardwell, KY
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2017
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bardwell, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2013
12:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bardwell, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
4:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Bardwell, KY
0.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2007
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Bardwell, KY
0.88″ hail
Jun 23, 2007
5:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Bardwell, KY
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2006
6:39 PM CST
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bardwell, KY
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2002
5:39 PM CST
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Bardwell, KY
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2002
7:25 AM CST
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bardwell, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2002
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bardwell, KY
0.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2002
4:08 PM CST
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bardwell, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 1998
9:46 PM CST
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Occurred on U.S. Highway 51.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Bardwell, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced dime size hail at several locations.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bardwell, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1997
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Bardwell, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 1996
11:05 PM CST
Hail report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bardwell, 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 Bardwell, KY

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UNK mph
Jul 1, 2019
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND LIMBS BLOWN DOWN ALONG WITH PART OF A BARN ROOF BLOWN OFF. VIEWER REPORTS 67 MPH GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bardwell, KY
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2017
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF OF AGRI-CHEM BUILDING ALONG US HWY 51 NEAR TOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Bardwell, KY
70 mph
Jul 8, 2016
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bardwell, KY
60 mph
Jul 8, 2016
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bardwell, KY
75 mph
Oct 31, 2013
7:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe winds downed a large tree branch approximately 18 inches in diameter from a mature elm tree on the south side of State Route 1377. This tree was 145 yards from the first of two chicken houses which received wind damage to the ridge vent metal covering, along with similar damage to a second and immediately adjacent chicken house. The damage area was about 300 yards long and 70 yards wide.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.91 ESE Bardwell, KY
60 mph
Oct 5, 2013
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated between 55 and 60 mph by law enforcement personnel.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Bardwell, KY
60 mph
Sep 6, 2012
5:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 60 mph. Power outages were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Bardwell, KY
70 mph
Jul 12, 2011
8:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One half of a roof was blown off a business along U.S. Highway 51. The other half of the roof was severely damaged. Power lines and some trees were down on U.S. Highway 51. The wind damage was caused by outflow winds that progressed well ahead of the actual thunderstorms.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bardwell, KY
60 mph
May 25, 2011
6:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bardwell, KY
58 mph
May 2, 2010
12:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down on State Route 1741 west of Bardwell and on State Route 1377 southeast of Bardwell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Bardwell, KY
64 mph
Apr 9, 2009
11:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The side of a storage building was torn off. A utility line was down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.37 ESE Winnford, KY
69 mph
Jan 29, 2008
4:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A portable horse barn was blown onto U.S. Highway 51. A pavilion covering picnic tables was destroyed. Several trees were uprooted, and large limbs were blown down. Part of the roof of a new storage building was blown off. Power lines were down. A wind gust to 69 mph was measured at the Bardwell Fire Department and County Rescue Squad building.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Bardwell, KY
60 mph
Oct 18, 2007
4:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down across Highway 1377, blocking the road. In Milburn, a large tree fell on a house. A barn was unroofed. Power lines were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bardwell, KY
60 mph
Jun 23, 2007
5:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated near 60 MPH blew down trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Bardwell, KY
58 mph
Sep 22, 2006
8:45 PM CST
Wind report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bardwell, 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 Bardwell, KY

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 3, 2025
2:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CR 1303 grain bins damaged... building damaged... barge tops blown into trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Bardwell, KY
UNK category
Jun 23, 2019
9:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 100 YARD WIDE TORNADO WITH A PATH LENGTH OF .9 MILES. NUMEROUS TREES WERE UPROOTED AND SNAPPED. PEAK WINDS 110 MPH... RATED EF1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Bardwell, KY
EF2 category
Apr 23, 2011
1:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bardwell, KY
Carlisle County · 1,755 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The brunt of the damage occurred in the downtown area of Bardwell. One steel building was destroyed. Entire walls were demolished on older two-story brick buildings used as businesses. Several of the damaged buildings were deemed a total loss and were demolished. Approximately thirty large trees were uprooted, and about a hundred smaller trees were broken off or uprooted. More than a dozen wooden power poles were broken off. Two-by-six and two-by-four boards were driven into steel rooftops, walls of homes, and into the ground. Rooftops (including decking) were partially or completely torn off twenty homes and businesses. About fifty windows were blown out. Debris from the brick buildings blocked U.S. Highway 51 and several secondary roads, temporarily closing the roads. The tornado was witnessed by trained spotters. There were two minor injuries. About one million dollars damage occurred to an historic church. Peak winds were estimated near 120 mph. The average path width was about 450 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Bardwell, 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 · City

Bardwell, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population744
Households244
Housing units300
Income
Median household income$46,711
$100k+ households27.1%
$150k+ households6.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached231
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily49
Large multifamily4
Mobile homes16
Housing mix
Single-family share77%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share17.7%
Mobile-home share5.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied146
Renter-occupied98
Vacant units56
Home value & age
Median home value$88,000
Owner homes $300k+6.9%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1961
Older-home share66.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars220
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 38 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Bardwell, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 3, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bardwell?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bardwell, KY is 1.75″. It was reported near W Bardwell, KY on April 30, 1997.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bardwell — 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 Bardwell address?

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