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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lexington-Fayette, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lexington-Fayette, KY from March 4, 1955 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
68
Wind Reports
320
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lexington-Fayette, KY · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lexington-Fayette, KY

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 19, 2026
9:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Lexington, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 19, 2026
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Lexington, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 19, 2026
8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Lexington, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 19, 2026
8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 19, 2026
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Keene, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2025
6:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Lexington, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2025
6:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Lexington, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2024
12:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Keene, KY
1.25″ hail
Nov 30, 2022
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IMAGE OF LARGE HAIL SHARED WITH BROADCAST MEDIA ON TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Clintonville, KY
1.00″ hail
Nov 30, 2022
2:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON... RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Lexington, KY
1.00″ hail
Nov 30, 2022
2:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR HENRY CLAY ESTATE... RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Lexington, KY
1.00″ hail
Nov 30, 2022
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BEAUMONT AREA OF LEXINGTON... RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Lexington, KY
3.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
2:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMAIL FROM LOCAL MEDIA SHOWS HAIL UP TO 3 INCHES IN THE CHILESBURG COMMUNITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Clintonville, KY
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2022
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL IN EASTERN FAYETTE COUNTY. PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ESE Lexington, KY
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED REPORTS OF QUARTER-SIZED HAIL NEAR DELONG ROAD IN SOUTHERN FAYETTE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Lexington, 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Fallen tree blocked Delong Road near the intersection with Old Richmond Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Se Lexington, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down across Rice Road near Keeneland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Lexington, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Fallen trees blocked McCalls Mill Road near the intersection of Old Richmond Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ene Spears, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Trees down blocking Bryan Station Road near the intersection with Johnston Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ene Lexington, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 6 SE Lexington. Time Estimated by Radar: Fallen tree blocked Delong Road near the intersection with Old Richmond Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Se Lexington, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Tree blocking both lanes of Briar Hill Road near the intersection with North Cleveland Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wsw Clintonville, KY
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2026
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and small branches down along Paris Pike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ne Lexington, KY
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees down along Delong Road between the intersection of Walnut Hill Road and the bridge crossing of East Hickman Creek. Damage to horse fences... powerlines down and trees across Delong Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Spears, KY
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
6:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 large trees snapped along Bownman Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Keene, KY
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on roadway near intersection of Mason Headley Rd and Versailles Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lexington, KY
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down & other wind damage - along Newtown Pike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S New Zion, KY
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some 6 to 8 inch diameter trees and limbs down across mercer rd. Several sections of chain link fencing blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Lexington, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media reported trees down near Georgetown Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Lexington, KY
63 mph
May 17, 2025
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Lexington, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of a tree that with an uprooting pulled up part of the black top in a parking lot and landed on a van. Time of damage unknown but likely with the second wave that went through that area. Estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Lexington, 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY

9 reports
F3 category
May 27, 2004
9:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down just east of Masterson Station Park on the subdivision road of Buck Lane. It continued east through the subdivision, causing F2 damage. The tornado then crossed an open field and creek, entering another subdivision. It appeared that the tornado reached its maximum F3 intensity in this section of the path. The tornado was on the ground intermittently as it moved to the east northeast. It struck a single house on State Road 1978, doing F2 damage. It crossed Georgetown Road and struck another subdivision near Citation Boulevard, doing F1 to F2 damage. It continued for a short distance into a field, and then lifted. There was straight line wind damage to the south of the tornado path, and additional straight line wind damage to the east after the tornado lifted. The tornado damaged 15 homes to some degree, and at least 50 home received moderate to severe damage. The hardest hit area was the Masterson Station subdivision.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Blue Grass Lex Arpt, KY
F0 category
May 28, 1996
7:52 PM EST
Tornado report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Keene, KY
F2 category
May 18, 1995
6:44 AM EST
Tornado report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Lexington, KY
F2 category
Mar 10, 1986
4:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Jul 2, 1980
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F0 category
Jun 10, 1980
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Oct 1, 1977
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Mar 21, 1962
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Jul 13, 1956
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lexington-Fayette, KY
Fayette County · 86,227 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

Lexington-Fayette, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population321,122
Households137,803
Housing units147,720
Income
Median household income$67,631
$100k+ households35.8%
$150k+ households14.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached86,227
Attached single-family9,916
Small multifamily21,788
Large multifamily28,285
Mobile homes1,463
Housing mix
Single-family share58.4%
Attached-home share6.7%
Multifamily share33.9%
Mobile-home share1.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied73,881
Renter-occupied63,922
Vacant units9,917
Home value & age
Median home value$272,100
Owner homes $300k+43.0%
Owner homes $500k+14.2%
Owner homes $750k+5.2%
Median year built1983
Older-home share45.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars128,284
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 68 hail, 320 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Lexington-Fayette, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lexington-Fayette?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lexington-Fayette, KY is 4.00″. It was reported near Lexington-Fayette, KY on July 10, 1966.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lexington-Fayette — 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 Lexington-Fayette address?

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