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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hazard, KY from July 3, 1970 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
102
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hazard, KY · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hazard, KY

26 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of half dollar sized hail along Lotts Creek Road in Perry County. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Bulan, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of measured quarter sized hail along Upper Second Creek Road in Hazard. Timestamp of 6:45pm... corroborated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Hazard, KY
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public posted photos of Ping Pong Ball sized hail near the city of Cordia. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Cordia, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple social media pictures of quarter sized hail near Woodland Park in Hazard. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Hazard, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media pictures of quarter sized hailstones in someones hand and videos of small hail piles in Gorman Hollow in Hazard. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Hazard, KY
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2017
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WITH EVENT TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Hazard, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2012
5:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted for about a half hour near Cardinal Chevrolet.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hazard, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
4:14 PM EST
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hazard, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
4:14 PM EST
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell at WYMT television station in Hazard, reported by t.v. meteorologist.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hazard, KY
0.88″ hail
Mar 23, 2005
12:45 PM EST
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Hazard, KY
0.75″ hail
May 30, 2004
12:20 PM EST
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hazard, KY
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2003
12:36 PM EST
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hazard, KY
0.88″ hail
Jul 12, 2003
12:50 PM EST
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Hazard, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2003
12:35 PM EST
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The principal of Big Creek Elementary School reported three quarter inch diameter hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Hazard, KY
0.88″ hail
May 2, 2002
12:30 PM EST
Hail report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell along the Daniel Boone Parkway, two miles west of Hazard. The hail increased to the size of nickels when the storm reached downtown Hazard.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hazard, 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 Hazard, KY

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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down along KY 15 near the intersection with Crawford Mtn Rd with the tree falling into powerlines and onto the roadway. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Hazard, KY
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down at 201 Rock Ridge Rd blocking the entire roadway. The even time is estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Hazard, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of tree down in the road at the intersection of Hwy-451 and Brownsfork Rd near Hazard. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Hazard, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of no power and trees down everywhere in Browns Fork_ KY. Also reports that the power outage was caused by trees being down on transformer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Hazard, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Unknown damage occurred to Save a Lot grocery store. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Bulan, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Perry County Dispatch received a call about downed trees along Mandy Lane off of Balls Fork Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Talcum, KY
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
5:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Perry County 911 Center reported a tree down on KY-451 before Messer Branch Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Hazard, KY
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2024
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reports a tree blown down on Walker Branch Road blocking the highway and trapping power lines. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Hazard, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported to have been blown down. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Cordia, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported to have been blown down. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Hazard, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
6:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and power lines down throughout the county... including within the city limits of Hazard. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hazard, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs reported down via mPING. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Hazard, KY
60 mph
Jul 29, 2023
7:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Off-duty NWS estimated winds of 60 mph in Hazard.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hazard, KY
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
7:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of metal awning damage near the 300 block of Main Street in Hazard. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Hazard, KY
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Hazard, KY
Perry County · 7,744 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported powerlines blown down near the intersection of Oakhurst Avenue and Brown Street. Time estimate from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hazard, 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 Hazard, KY

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

Hazard, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,105
Households1,970
Housing units2,211
Income
Median household income$68,582
$100k+ households34.2%
$150k+ households19.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,533
Attached single-family27
Small multifamily465
Large multifamily143
Mobile homes43
Housing mix
Single-family share69.3%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share27.5%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,064
Renter-occupied906
Vacant units241
Home value & age
Median home value$146,100
Owner homes $300k+25.6%
Owner homes $500k+10.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1970
Older-home share56.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,792
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 26 hail, 102 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Hazard, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hazard?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hazard, KY is 1.75″. It was reported near Dwarf, KY on June 3, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hazard — 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 Hazard address?

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