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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Burlington, KY from May 2, 1983 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
62
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Burlington, KY · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Burlington, KY

17 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
3:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
3:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
3:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Burlington, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2012
10:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Burlington, KY
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Burlington, KY
1.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2009
6:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel diameter hail to 1.75 inch hail was reported. Trees were blown down. A vehicle and gazebo were damaged. Signs were twisted and a warehouse roof collapsed about one mile north of Hebron.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Burlington, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2009
5:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Burlington, KY
0.75″ hail
Feb 11, 2009
5:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Burlington, KY
0.88″ hail
Jun 3, 2008
2:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Winds were estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Burlington, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
3:39 PM EST
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
1:30 AM EST
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail accumulated several inches in spots. Some of the hail was still on the ground the next morning.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1995
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1995
5:10 PM EST
Hail report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, 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 Burlington, KY

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Chinquapin Hill and Belleview.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto house along Scott Street. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wsw Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: multiple trees down across road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof torn off barn along Belleview Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wsw Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Belleview Road property.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in Belleview.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large tree limbs down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Mar 21, 2025
2:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Privacy fences ripped away and large apple trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Mar 21, 2025
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees downed... multiple other trees with large limbs broken off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Mar 21, 2025
2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two sheets of tin roof partially lifted back off of barn roof. Several Locust and Ash trees had large limbs snapped off. A large Pine tree was downed. Pieces of siding/trim were torn from residential home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Mar 21, 2025
2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large pine tree downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2025
2:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple healthy trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2024
6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2023
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Camp Ernst Road. Time Estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Burlington, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed along River Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Burlington, 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 Burlington, KY

3 reports
UNK category
Jun 20, 2026
4:34 AM UTC
Tornado report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 Tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service starting in Boone County and ending in Kenton County... Kentucky. The tornado occurred in the early morning hours of June 18... 2026. The peak winds with this tornado were estimated to be around 100 mph... supported by a large power pole being snapped near US 42 and Dream Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Burlington, KY
UNK category
Mar 21, 2025
2:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with peak winds estimated to be 105 mph and a path width of 90 yards tracked for 3.15 miles through Boone County. The tornado lifted at 10:56 PM. The tornado caused damage to industrial buildings with extensive wall and roof damage observed. Some of this damage occurred at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. A number of trees were uprooted or snapped along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Burlington, KY
F1 category
Jun 2, 1990
10:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Burlington, KY
Boone County · 36,308 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

Burlington, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,090
Households6,691
Housing units6,948
Income
Median household income$101,550
$100k+ households54.7%
$150k+ households24.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,815
Attached single-family516
Small multifamily727
Large multifamily890
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share69.3%
Attached-home share7.4%
Multifamily share23.3%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,920
Renter-occupied1,771
Vacant units257
Home value & age
Median home value$229,700
Owner homes $300k+23.0%
Owner homes $500k+6.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1999
Older-home share15.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,588
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 62 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Burlington, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Burlington?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Burlington, KY is 3.00″. It was reported near Burlington, KY on May 2, 1983.

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

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

I am selling a home in Burlington — 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 Burlington address?

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