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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Horse Cave, KY
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Horse Cave, KY from May 8, 1969 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
36
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Horse Cave, KY · 1969–presentUpdated Daily · last Jul 27, 2026
Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Horse Cave, KY
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Horse Cave, KY
1.00″hail
May 2, 2025 7:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Called a Horse Farm north of Cave City and they reported Quarter sized hail and some slightly larger.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Cave City, KY
1.00″hail
May 8, 2024 8:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported in the area of Seymour-Bear Wallow Rd and HWY 218.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Uno, KY
0.75″hail
Jun 10, 2009 4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNE Horse Cave, KY
0.75″hail
May 25, 2006 10:50 PM EST
Hail report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Canmer, KY
0.75″hail
Apr 16, 2006 11:16 AM EST
Hail report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at exit 58 on Interstate 64.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Horse Cave, KY
1.75″hail
Apr 7, 2006 1:44 PM EST
Hail report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail broke windows and damaged vinyl siding on homes. Damage to vehicles was also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Horse Cave, KY
0.88″hail
Apr 22, 2005 6:08 PM EST
Hail report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Horse Cave, KY
0.88″hail
Apr 12, 2005 4:55 PM EST
Hail report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Horse Cave, KY
1.00″hail
Jul 23, 2003 12:40 PM EST
Hail report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Horse Cave, KY
1.00″hail
Nov 10, 2002 8:00 PM EST
Hail report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Horse Cave, 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 Horse Cave, KY
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking both lanes of traffic at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horse Cave, KY
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2026 2:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Horse Cave, KY
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2026 2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large trees uprooted at the Dart Container plant. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horse Cave, KY
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2026 10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: At the intersection of Lonoke Road and S Jackson Highway (US 31E) report of power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Uno, KY
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2026 10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Multiple trees down blocking both lanes of Red Buck Estes Road at the 900 block of the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Rowletts, KY
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2026 4:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in roadway at Green Street and College Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Horse Cave, KY
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2026 3:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the roadway in the northbound lane of US 31W at Short Cut Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Horse Cave, KY
UNKmph
Jun 2, 2024 3:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Structural damage to a building in downtown Horse Cave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Horse Cave, KY
UNKmph
Jun 2, 2024 3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off carport and powerlines down near Hwy 31W.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horse Cave, KY
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2023 9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Horse Cave, KY
UNKmph
May 16, 2023 6:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE FELL ACROSS 31 EAST NEAR UNO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Uno, KY
UNKmph
Jan 1, 2022 6:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GARAGE DAMAGE AND NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 218.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Horse Cave, KY
UNKmph
Aug 9, 2021 7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 NE HORSE CAVE. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO A BARN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Horse Cave, KY
UNKmph
Mar 30, 2019 11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horse Cave, KY
UNKmph
Mar 27, 2017 9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI ON INTERSTATE 65 NEAR HORSE CAVE KY IS ON ITS SIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Horse Cave, KY
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2016 6:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Uno, KY
81mph
Dec 21, 2013 9:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm survey confirmed widespread damage across southern Hart County east of Horse Cave consistent with straight line winds of 70 to 80 mph. A squall line moved across the area, flipping and destroying a single-wide mobile home just east of Horse Cave. Several barns were destroyed along Highway 218. Many trees were downed as well. On Bunnell Crossing Road near Pascal, a dairy silo was toppled and a barn was extensively damaged. Metal sheeting was removed from this barn and blown downwind for 400 yards.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Horse Cave, KY
75mph
Jan 30, 2013 3:56 AM CST-6
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several barns sustained wind damage ranging from peeled metal roof panels to complete collapse along and west of U.S. Highway 31E from the Barren County border to near Hardyville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.18 WSW Seymour, KY
60mph
Jul 18, 2012 6:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A county official reported that a tree fell near a truck stop on Old Dixie Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SE Horse Cave, KY
60mph
Jul 10, 2010 2:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and a barn were blown down and a roof was blown off a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SE Seymour, KY
60mph
Jul 10, 2010 1:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down near Horse Cave.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SE Horse Cave, KY
60mph
Jun 16, 2009 1:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SE Horse Cave, KY
60mph
Jun 11, 2009 6:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed in the Wig Wam Road area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SE Horse Cave, KY
64mph
Feb 11, 2009 1:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ten inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Horse Cave, KY
64mph
Feb 11, 2009 1:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ten inch in diameter tree limbs were blown down and winds were estimated up to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Horse Cave, KY
81mph
Oct 18, 2007 10:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large section of roof was blown off the Dart Plant building on U.S Highway 31W. Several tobacco barns and warehouses, and other industrial buildings suffered structural damage on east Main Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .73 SE Horse Cave, KY
63mph
Apr 12, 2005 4:48 PM EST
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horse Cave, KY
58mph
May 11, 2003 3:40 AM EST
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horse Cave, KY
58mph
May 11, 2003 3:30 AM EST
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horse Cave, KY
69mph
Jul 4, 2001 12:20 PM EST
Wind report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horse Cave, 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 Horse Cave, KY
6 reports
UNKcategory
Dec 18, 2021 7:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED AN EF-2 TORNADO OCCURRED 2 MILES SW OF ROWLETTS... KY. THE TORNADO HAD PEAK WINDS OF 125MPH AND A PATH WIDTH OF 0.3 MILES TRAVELING A DISTANCE OF NEARLY 24 MILES (23.95 MILES). THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AT 155 AM CST AND WAS ON THE GROUND FOR A TOTAL OF 22 MINUTES (13 MINUTES IN HART COUNTY). THE TORNADO LIFTED AT 217 AM CST 1.5 MILES NORTHEAST OF SUMMERSVILLE... KY. PLEASE SEE ASSOCIATED PNS FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING THIS TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Rowletts, KY
UNKcategory
Dec 18, 2021 7:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-2 TORNADO OCCURRED 2.5 MILES ESE OF ROCKY HILL... KY OR 2 MILES NW OF BON AYR. THE TORNADO CROSSED FROM BARREN TO HART COUNTY AROUND 148 AM CST 2 MILES NE OF CAVE CITY... KY. THE TORNADO HAD A MAX PATH WIDTH OF 900 YARDS AND A LENGTH OF 16.6 MILES. THE MAX WIND SPEEDS WERE 130 MPH... AND THE TORNADO LIFTED 3.5 MILE NE OF HORSE CAVE... KY. PLEASE SEE ASSOCIATED PNS FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING THIS TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Cave City, KY
F1category
Nov 9, 2000 2:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A porch roof and several attached columns were ripped off a house. A large pine tree was ripped apart and debris was spread in three directions. A barn was moved three feet away from its foundation, and one of its sides was caved in.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Horse Cave, KY
F0category
Mar 28, 1997 11:28 PM EST
Tornado report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Seymour, KY
F0category
Nov 7, 1996 2:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Horse Cave, KY
F1category
May 8, 1969 6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Horse Cave, KY
Hart County · 6,411 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near Horse Cave, KY on the Interactive Map
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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Horse Cave have on record?
Our records show 11 hail, 36 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Horse Cave, 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 Horse Cave?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Horse Cave, KY is 1.75″. It was reported near Horse Cave, KY on April 7, 2006.
A storm report showed up near my home in Horse Cave — 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 Horse Cave and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Horse Cave — 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 Horse Cave address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Horse Cave — 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 Horse Cave address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Horse Cave — 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 Horse Cave, KY, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Horse Cave, 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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