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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Earlington, KY from April 5, 1958 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 42410 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Earlington, KY · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Earlington, KY

7 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2012
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Richland, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 8, 2009
2:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail fell on the south side of Earlington.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Earlington, KY
0.88″ hail
Jul 23, 2003
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Earlington, KY
1.75″ hail
May 11, 1964
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
1.00″ hail
May 11, 1964
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 25, 1961
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
0.75″ hail
Sep 2, 1959
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Earlington, KY

19 reports
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70 mph
Jul 27, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 70 mph winds in Earlington.
NWS Wind Report Location: Earlington, KY
62 mph
May 27, 2017
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Earlington, KY
66 mph
Jul 19, 2012
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 66 mph was measured by the Kentucky mesonet site near Earlington.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Earlington, KY
58 mph
Jul 8, 2012
5:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Earlington, KY
60 mph
May 25, 2011
8:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Earlington, KY
64 mph
May 15, 2007
5:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A shed was blown over near the county high school.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Barnsley, KY
58 mph
Aug 10, 2006
3:15 PM CST
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and a power pole were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
58 mph
Jul 21, 2006
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down countywide, especially northwest and south of Madisonville. A tree was down across power lines in Dawson Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
58 mph
Jul 13, 2004
7:00 PM CST
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down in Madisonville and countywide, mainly in eastern portions of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
58 mph
Oct 24, 2001
4:15 PM CST
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were down at scattered locations across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, KY
UNK mph
Apr 21, 1972
7:25 PM CST
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KY
60 mph
Nov 19, 1970
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KY
UNK mph
Jun 24, 1969
5:45 AM CST
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KY
UNK mph
May 11, 1964
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KY
UNK mph
May 10, 1963
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Earlington, KY

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 27, 2016
9:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ON THE GROUND NEAR EARLINGTON
NWS Tornado Report Location: Earlington, KY
F4 category
Nov 15, 2005
3:27 PM CST
Tornado report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This violent tornado reached its peak intensity on the north side of Earlington, near the beginning of its track. Peak winds there were estimated near 220 MPH. Several houses in this area, on either side of U.S. Highway 41, were levelled. Large oak trees were reduced to nubs, and the ground was scoured to bare dirt. A steel beam was carried some distance and became wedged against trees and other debris. 24 people were treated for injuries at a local hospital, and three of the injuries were critical. About 151 homes and buildings were destroyed, 67 suffered major damage, and 303 received minor damage. Damage indications, as well as eyewitness accounts, indicate the occurrence of multiple vortices near Earlington. The tornado continued northeast and weakened, crossing the Pennyrile Parkway at mile marker 41. The tornado lifted less than a mile from the Mclean County border. The average path width was 525 yards. The tornado was close to a half mile wide in places.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Earlington, KY
F2 category
May 30, 2004
1:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Earlington, KY
Hopkins County · 15,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down about 5 miles south of Madisonville and moved almost due east, crossing the Pennyrile Parkway at exit 37. The tornado ended just after crossing into Muhlenberg County in a forested area. Several homes were damaged, including one that was severely damaged. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed. Several roofs were blown off businesses. A truck stop near the Pennyrile Parkway received minor damage. The tornado moved across the sports complex at Hopkins County Central High School, causing heavy damage to the baseball area. Some trees landed on roads and cars. Peak winds were estimated near 140 MPH by the damage survey team. The tornado was videotaped at fairly close range as it passed near Hopkins Central High School.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Barnsley, 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

Earlington, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,113
Households427
Housing units622
Income
Median household income$34,904
$100k+ households18.7%
$150k+ households1.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached531
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily64
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes27
Housing mix
Single-family share85.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share10.3%
Mobile-home share4.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied286
Renter-occupied141
Vacant units195
Home value & age
Median home value$64,400
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1954
Older-home share73.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars371
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 19 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Earlington, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Earlington?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Earlington, KY is 1.75″. It was reported near Richland, KY on July 8, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Earlington — 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 Earlington address?

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