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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hickory, KY from January 22, 1997 through August 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 42051 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hickory, KY · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hickory, KY

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2026
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Folsomdale, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
6:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.11 W Hickory, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2003
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Folsomdale, KY
0.88″ hail
Jan 22, 1997
7:05 PM CST
Hail report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Folsomdale, KY
0.88″ hail
Jan 22, 1997
6:49 PM CST
Hail report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, 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 Hickory, KY

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UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
6:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of trees downed and power lines in front of a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Folsomdale, KY
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
6:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down covering driveway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Hickory, KY
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 S Folsomdale. Delayed report of trees downed and power lines in front of a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Folsomdale, KY
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 S Folsomdale. Delayed report of trees downed and power lines in front of a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Folsomdale, KY
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 S Folsomdale. Delayed report of trees downed and power lines in front of a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Folsomdale, KY
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
5:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gas station awning knocked over. Outbuilding blown onto nearby trucks.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Folsomdale, KY
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: About a dozen trees reported down in Graves County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Brewers, KY
60 mph
Jun 9, 2026
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated wind gust of 60+ mph in Hickory.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, KY
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2026
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in the roadway blocking part of KY-849.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Boaz, KY
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2026
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was downed partially blocking the road at Herman and Sturgill. A second tree on Sturgill Rd was fully blocking the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Hickory, KY
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SSE Folsomdale. Tree down on a house near KY-408/KY-1241. Tree in the roadway at KY-1241/Beasley Loop.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Folsomdale, KY
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2025
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house near KY-408/KY-1241. Tree in the roadway at KY-1241/Beasley Loop.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Folsomdale, KY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2024
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down across the county... including in the Folsomdale... Hickory... and Viola areas. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Hickory, KY
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down near Viola and on Tim Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Hickory, KY
60 mph
Feb 22, 2023
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 60 MPH WIND GUSTS REPORTED FROM RETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Hickory, 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 Hickory, KY

3 reports
UNK category
Aug 20, 2026
4:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Evidence of an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph exists at the intersection of KY 408 and US 45 near the community of Viola. A large industrial metal building system had garage and roof panels
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Folsomdale, KY
UNK category
Jul 1, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Mainly minor tree damage along the broken 27 mile path from near Hickory KY to the north end of the LBL Trace southeast of Grand Rivers. Near Hickory... some structural damage to agricultural buildings. Maximum damage path width near 100 yards... but often times less. EF-1 tornado. 90 MPH winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Hickory, KY
UNK category
Mar 14, 2019
4:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hickory, KY
Graves County · 13,219 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO UPROOTED A COUPLE TREES AND BROKE SEVERAL TREE LIMBS ALONG AND WEST OF MCCRACKEN COUNTY ROAD TO THE NORTHEAST OF HICKORY. A PICTURE OF THE TORNADO WAS TAKEN FROM THE WEST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 45 IN HICKORY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Hickory, 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

Hickory, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population53
Households17
Housing units68
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households--
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached0
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily51
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes17
Housing mix
Single-family share--
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share75%
Mobile-home share25%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied17
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units51
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built--
Older-home share25%
Vehicle context
Households with cars17
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 28 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Hickory, 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 Hickory?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hickory, KY is 1.00″. It was reported near Hickory, KY on April 16, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hickory — 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 Hickory address?

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