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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Clarkson, KY from May 7, 1971 through July 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 42726 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Clarkson, KY · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Clarkson, KY

12 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 8, 2024
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL SOUTH OF CLARKSON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clarkson, KY
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2024
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media report of golf ball size hail near Clarkson.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clarkson, KY
1.00″ hail
Jan 12, 2023
3:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER (1.0 INCH) SIZED HAIL FELL NEAR A DOLLAR GENERAL SOUTH OF PEONIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Meredith, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2019
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Clarkson, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Facebook image showed quarter sized hail that fell in Clarkson.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Clarkson, KY
1.50″ hail
Jun 23, 2014
3:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported high winds and ping pong sized hail. This storm was the only one during the whole afternoon that briefly acquired supercell characteristics.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Skaggstown, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
7:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Clarkson, KY
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2010
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Clarkson, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 13, 2009
2:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Clarkson, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
5:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW Broad Ford, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW Broad Ford, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2002
6:06 PM EST
Hail report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iberia, 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 Clarkson, KY

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Several more reports of trees falling onto homes_ power lines down_ and several locations of structural damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wax, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Numerous reports of downed trees_ power lines_ and structural damage to numerous buildings and homes in the Broad Ford_ KY area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Wax, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Within the Wax_ KY community_ a mobile home was swept off its foundation completely.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Wax, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Report of a collapsed garage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Wax, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Tree down on Rock Creek Road near the 3400 block. Tree is blocking the entire roadway_.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Peonia, KY
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2025
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Concetrated damage. Precision Metal and Truss building destroyed. Multiple trees with damage. Timing given by when power went out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Millerstown, KY
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2025
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Tree down along Wax and Nina Ln. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Millerstown, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Meredith, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of Decker Road and Peonia Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Peonia, KY
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree fell on home and garage walls and roof blown down. Reported by public on social media with pictures.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Meredith, KY
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
3:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report per Clarkson Fire Chief... a 20x50 pole barn has been destroyed by strong winds just a mile north of Clarkson city limits. Grayson County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Clarkson, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2023
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR WAX. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wax, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE ANNETA AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Meredith, KY
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2023
4:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SSE IBERIA. TREES UPROOTED... GARAGE DOOR BLOWN IN... OUTBUILDINGS DAMAGED ON NOLIN ESTATES ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Iberia, KY
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
4:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES UPROOTED... GARAGE DOOR BLOWN IN... OUTBUILDINGS DAMAGED ON NOLIN ESTATES ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Iberia, 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 Clarkson, KY

8 reports
UNK category
Jul 21, 2026
10:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** NWS Storm survey found an EF-2 tornado that tracked for 21 miles through eastern Grayson County into Hart County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 Ese Wax, KY
UNK category
Jul 21, 2026
9:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tornado report start time. NWS Storm survey found an EF-2 tornado that tracked for 21 miles through eastern Grayson County into Hart County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 Ese Wax, KY
UNK category
Mar 27, 2021
2:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 1 MILE LONG EF-0 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 40 YARDS. BRIEF TORNADO THAT CAUSED DAMAGE IN THE 3900 BLOCK OF MILLERSTOWN ROAD. ALSO OF INTEREST WAS A VERY NOTICEABLE GROUND SWIRL...FROM DRONE FOOTAGE...IN OPEN FARMLAND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Clarkson, KY
EF2 category
Feb 29, 2012
9:42 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began as a narrow tornado east of Clarkson just south of Highway 224. The storm increased in width to 200 yards and struck several single and double wide mobile homes south of Millerstown Road. All three mobile homes became airborne, with one traveling over 400 yards. One manufactured home, with a man inside, was thrown 50 feet into a tree and fence. The victim was medically airlifted to Louisville. The tornado next struck a large area of softwood and hardwood trees before striking a solid brick home just west of Horntown with the roof removed and exterior walls either damaged or destroyed. The tornado damaged the Horntown convenience store damaging the roof. During the end of the tornado's life cycle it narrowed and bounced striking several trees and knocking over several cemetery headstones, plus it uprooted 2 large trees at the Little Clifty United Methodist Church just west of Lacon. The tornado lifted in a grove of trees about 250 yards east of the church.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.9 SSE West Clifty, KY
EF0 category
Apr 26, 2011
6:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed that an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 75 mph touched down just south of Danny Sadler Rd. The tornado was on the ground for less than a minute and it was a secondary circulation just south of the parent tornado. Trees were snapped and uprooted along its path and power lines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 SW Tar Hill, KY
EF2 category
Apr 26, 2011
6:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey comfirmed an EF-2 tornado with maximum wind speeds between 120 and 125 mph touched down in Grayson county along Danny Sadler Rd. On Danny Sadler Road a single wide trailer was destroyed and farm equipment was thrown 50 yards. The tornado continued to the northeast for approximately 2.7 miles before lifting in Hardin county near Burkhead Ln. Elsewhere along the path numerous large hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. Numerous barns and outbuildings were destroyed with their siding thrown 500 yards. A new 24 foot travel trailer was destroyed. Fifteen homes had major roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.49 SW Tar Hill, KY
F2 category
Mar 29, 1989
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F3 category
Apr 21, 1972
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Clarkson, KY
Grayson County · 9,798 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

Clarkson, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,133
Households390
Housing units447
Income
Median household income$28,393
$100k+ households15.9%
$150k+ households9.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached184
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily71
Large multifamily57
Mobile homes120
Housing mix
Single-family share41.2%
Attached-home share3.4%
Multifamily share28.6%
Mobile-home share26.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied143
Renter-occupied247
Vacant units57
Home value & age
Median home value$121,900
Owner homes $300k+18.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.8%
Median year built1990
Older-home share35.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars331
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 34 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Clarkson, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Clarkson?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Clarkson, KY is 1.75″. It was reported near Clarkson, KY on May 8, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Clarkson — 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 Clarkson address?

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