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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Benton, KY from July 15, 1971 through August 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 42025 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
98
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Benton, KY · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Benton, KY

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
10:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Benton, KY
2.25″ hail
May 7, 2023
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF ROUGHLY 2.25 INCH HAIL FROM SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL CO.... KY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Brewers, KY
1.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2019
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benton, KY
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2018
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benton, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2018
5:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benton, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 3, 2017
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Benton, KY
1.00″ hail
Dec 23, 2015
3:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Elva, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 29, 2012
7:28 AM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSW Benton, KY
0.88″ hail
Jan 22, 2012
11:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SSW Benton, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
6:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls occurred with this severe storm, which earlier produced large hail in the southwest and west central part of the county. The largest hail was just south of the Benton city limits.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Benton, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
6:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail occurred at several locations in the west central and southwest part of Marshall County. This large hail continued east-northeast toward the Benton area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 W Elva, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
5:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This hailstorm continued northeast across Benton toward the Draffenville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW Benton, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW Benton, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
9:59 AM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 ESE Harvy, KY
0.88″ hail
Jun 2, 2010
2:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-size hail was reported about four miles north of Benton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .61 WNW Scale, 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 Benton, KY

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down across the county_ some of which fell on powerlines. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benton, KY
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Partial roof damage of a mattress store on north side of Benton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Benton, KY
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 SE Symsonia. Large portion of a tree down in a yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Symsonia, KY
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
5:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large portion of a tree down in a yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Symsonia, KY
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2026
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees over at least a half dozen roads in the eastern part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Faridealing, KY
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2026
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... spotter estimated 60 mph wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: Faridealing, KY
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Briensburg Tatumsville Road northeast of Benton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Benton, KY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch broken (approximately 6 inch diameter) along KY 408 in western Marshall County. Late report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Symsonia, KY
70 mph
May 26, 2024
1:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benton, KY
58 mph
May 22, 2024
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benton, KY
UNK mph
May 22, 2024
9:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large trees down around Benton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benton, KY
UNK mph
May 22, 2024
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on the southeast side of Benton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Benton, KY
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benton, KY
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Benton, KY
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mutiple trees reported down at Moors Campground. EM reports trees and powerlines down in several places.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Faridealing, 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 Benton, KY

9 reports
UNK category
Apr 13, 2022
9:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 TORNADO STARTED 5 NE BENTON AT 453 PM AND LIFTED 5.7 NE BENTON AT 454 PM. PATH LENGTH 0.7 MILES. PATH WIDTH 25 YARDS. PEAK WIND 85 MPH. SIDING DAMAGE TO HOME. PORCH ROOF DECKING LIFTED. CHICKEN COOP DESTROYED BY PART OF LOFTED BARN ROOF. TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Faridealing, KY
UNK category
Apr 13, 2022
9:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 TORNADO STARTED 4.4 NE BENTON AT 450 PM AND LIFTED 4.8 NE BENTON AT 451 PM. PATH LENGTH 0.4 MILES. PATH WIDTH 25 YARDS. PEAK WIND 70 MPH. ROOF OFF OUTBUILDING. SHINGLE DAMAGE TO HOME. TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Benton, KY
UNK category
Jan 15, 2020
11:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE 641 EXIT ON I-69. MAINLY DAMAGED TREES ALONG THE PATH. ONE BARN LOST ITS ROOF. MAX WIDTH 25 YARDS. MAX WIND 80 MPH. PATH LENGTH 2.3 MILES. THERE WAS OTHER STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE IN THE AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Benton, KY
UNK category
May 10, 2016
8:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND NEAR MILE MARKER 40 ON THE PURCHASE PARKWAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Benton, KY
EF1 category
Oct 2, 2014
11:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado occurred on the south side of Benton. The tornado crossed the old two-lane U.S. Highway 641. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph. A tire business was destroyed. A large portion of a block wall collapsed, and much of the roof was blown off. Two outbuildings sustained loss of roofing material and damage to a wall. Two homes had fascia, siding, and shingle damage. Two garages lost some shingles. Windows were cracked at a church. Several trees were snapped. The average path width was 110 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.82 W Walnut Grove, KY
EF0 category
Apr 18, 2013
7:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued from Graves County into Marshall County. There was shingle and soffit damage to a few homes. Several trees were snapped, and large branches were blown down. The average damage path width was 150 yards, and the peak winds were about 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 WNW Oak Level, KY
F3 category
Nov 15, 2005
1:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The long-track tornado entered Marshall County from extreme northwest Calloway County. As the tornado moved quickly northeast across Marshall County, it reached its peak intensity of 200 MPH as it approached the Kentucky Lake resort campgrounds and boatyards. Until the tornado reached U.S. Highway 641 south of Benton, mostly F-1 damage occurred. Garages and barns sustained varying degrees of damage, and numerous trees were down. The most serious damage, ranging up to F-3 intensity, occurred from Big Bear Highway to Moor's Resort on Kentucky Lake. The occupant of a destroyed mobile home was killed in this area. The mobile home was thrown 40 feet and overturned before catching fire. At Moor's Resort, a year-round camping area was struck directly. A total of 115 RV's were destroyed, and the campground was devastated. A dock was demolished, taking a number of boats with it. Although the harbor and campground were destroyed, cabins and other lodging facilities outside of the tornado path were untouched. The average path width of this tornado was 275 yards, but it grew to a maximum of 500 yards in Marshall County. In Marshall County, approximately 19 homes were destroyed, 36 suffered major damage, and 65 received minor damage. The tornado then moved over Kentucky Lake and crossed into Lyon County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Brewers, KY
F1 category
Jun 11, 2003
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A mobile home was pushed two to three feet off its pier foundation, nearly pulling tie downs out of the ground. Part of the wooden deck with an attached metal awning was thrown 200 feet across a roadway. Another part of the deck crashed into a corner of the mobile home and a pickup truck, causing substantial damage to both. A heavy wooden shed with some heavy equipment in it was flipped over. A utility trailer was moved several feet. Deck furniture and the metal roof from a carport were blown away. A dog was injured. Peak winds were estimated near 75 MPH. The damage location was about a half mile south of the intersection of Highway 795 and Foust Sledd Road, which is less than a mile west of the Purchase Parkway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Briensburg, KY
F1 category
Apr 19, 1973
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton, KY
Marshall County · 12,584 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Benton, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,774
Households2,087
Housing units2,248
Income
Median household income$63,368
$100k+ households39.8%
$150k+ households14.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,766
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily129
Large multifamily256
Mobile homes97
Housing mix
Single-family share78.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share17.1%
Mobile-home share4.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,630
Renter-occupied457
Vacant units161
Home value & age
Median home value$159,600
Owner homes $300k+13.6%
Owner homes $500k+4.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1978
Older-home share52.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,949
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 35 hail, 98 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Benton, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Benton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Benton, KY is 2.25″. It was reported near Brewers, KY on May 7, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Benton — 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 Benton address?

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