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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Jamestown, KY from August 3, 1970 through May 22, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
74
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Jamestown, KY · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last May 22, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Jamestown, KY

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
1:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jamestown, KY
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2016
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL HAIL NEAR INTERSECTION OF HWY 55 AND 127
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Freedom, KY
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Jamestown, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2009
10:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell for four minutes ending at 1222 AM EDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Jamestown, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2009
10:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jamestown, KY
1.25″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
12:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported at Lake Cumberland Dam.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 SE Bryan, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2008
11:47 AM CST-6
Hail report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW Long Bottom, KY
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2002
12:20 PM EST
Hail report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sewellton, KY
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2002
12:20 PM EST
Hail report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jamestown, KY
0.75″ hail
May 23, 2000
8:30 PM EST
Hail report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Olga, KY
1.75″ hail
May 18, 1981
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 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 Jamestown, KY

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on Half Acre Road near the sewer plant.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Jamestown, KY
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree blew down which brought a light pole down on the 200 block of Stephens Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Jamestown, KY
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on the 400 block of Fox Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Jamestown, KY
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
4:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant damage to boat storage building at Jamestown Marina. Numerous trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Freedom, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
6:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DEAD TREE CAME DOWN ON HIS DRIVEWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Jamestown, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
4:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 TREES DOWN ALONG SOUTH HIGHWAY 127 NEAR WOLF CREEK DAM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Creelsboro, KY
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 55 NEAR MILLS ROAD INTERSECTION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Olga, KY
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
4:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Jamestown, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2022
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF POWER LINE DOWN AT THE STATE PARK ENTRANCE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Freedom, KY
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2021
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES GENERALLY ALONG AND NEAR HIGHWAY 127 NORTH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Creelsboro, KY
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2021
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOUSEBOAT FLIPPED OVER FROM THUNDERSTORM WINDS ON LAKE CUMBERLAND NEAR STATE DOCK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Freedom, KY
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
1:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DISPATCH CENTER REPORTS TREES DOWN ACROSS POWER LINES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Creelsboro, KY
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2018
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES REPORTED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Jamestown, KY
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2018
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Salem, KY
UNK mph
May 28, 2017
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREE DOWN A FEW POWER LINES ALSO AROUND THE MARINA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, KY

6 reports
UNK category
May 22, 2025
2:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 19 FATAL *** Delayed report. This is the starting point of the EF4 tornado which continued through eastern Russell... Pulaski... and Laurel County. The tornado tracked for nearly 60 miles across the three counties... remaining on the ground for nearly 90 minutes. The maximum estimated winds with this tornado were 170 mph... EF4... which occurred in the Sunshine Hills subdivision in London. Please see the associated PNS for additional details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Jamestown, KY
UNK category
Jun 28, 2023
4:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 Tornado with peak winds of 110 MPH briefly touched down about 1 mile WSW of Jamestown... KY... and lifted 1 mile later 1 mile SW of Jamestown. The brief touchdown snapped and uprooted numerous hardwood trees... and did some structural damage to several homes and buildings in the area. The tornado was only on the ground for a little over a half mile... and reached a max width of 300 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Jamestown, KY
F0 category
Mar 28, 1997
8:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Jamestown, KY
F1 category
May 6, 1984
1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F3 category
Apr 3, 1974
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Mar 29, 1974
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Jamestown, KY
Russell County · 7,122 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

Jamestown, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,021
Households777
Housing units905
Income
Median household income$25,602
$100k+ households14.9%
$150k+ households4.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached494
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily167
Large multifamily115
Mobile homes126
Housing mix
Single-family share54.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share31.2%
Mobile-home share13.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied335
Renter-occupied442
Vacant units128
Home value & age
Median home value$119,200
Owner homes $300k+11.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1984
Older-home share42.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars692
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 74 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Jamestown, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 22, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Jamestown?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Jamestown, KY is 1.75″. It was reported near Freedom, KY on May 11, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Jamestown — 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 Jamestown address?

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