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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near London, KY from July 15, 1956 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 40741 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
79
Wind Reports
213
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  London, KY · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near London, KY

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media video of lots of hail falling near the intersection of Hooppole Creek Road and Marydell Road in Eastern Laurel County around 4:15 PM. Time confirmed by radar. When the video pans to the ground... there are stones of various sizes visible. Some are at least quarter sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Marydell, KY
1.00″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public social media reported of quarter sized hail relayed by Amateur Radio.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cane Creek, KY
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME CONFIRMED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Levi Jackson Wilderness, KY
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED SOUTH OF LONDON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fariston, KY
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2022
8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Lily, KY
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Brock, KY
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2022
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR HIGHTOP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hightop, KY
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2022
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hightop, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2018
1:14 AM UTC
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL FROM QUARTER SIZE TO DIME SIZE REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: London, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N London, KY
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
4:08 AM UTC
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM TRAINED SPOTTER ON CHEEK TURNER ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lida, KY
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
3:31 AM UTC
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hightop, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
4:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail occurred at 10693 highway 192.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.65 W Hightop, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2011
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N London, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
1:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: N London, 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 London, KY

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:22 AM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of wind damage to a wooden fence - a small section was blown over. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Brock, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:21 AM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ham/storm spotter reported hearing that there were some destroyed outbuildings_ trees and powerlines down in the bush community. Report was heard from the Bush Fire Department radio traffic. Time est
NWS Wind Report Location: Bush, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report saying a barn lost its roof_ a shed was lost/destroyed_ trees were down_ a camper was flipped on its side_ and a neighbors barn was damaged and moved as well. Report stated this w
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Brock, KY
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Laurel County Dispatch reported a downed tree blocking Old Whitley Road in Lily. The tree was not down on power lines_ and the report location meets that description on Street View. Time estimated vi
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Lily, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw London-Corbin Air, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Bush Elementary School. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Brock, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports downed tree limbs and roof panels ripped off a neighbors home approximately 2 miles SSW of the London airport. Trampolines were also thrown around the neighborhood. There is a
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw London-Corbin Air, KY
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the 1800 block of East Laurel Road... close to the intersection of KY-1581.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Brock, KY
70 mph
Mar 11, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: London-Corbin Airport, KY
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous report from 2 NNE Mchargue. several trees down near the Campground Elementary School and Campground Fire Department off of KY229.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Mchargue, KY
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Tree down on Route 229 around 4 miles south of the intersection between KY-1189 and KY-229 and in the vicinity of Camp Ground School. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Tuttle, KY
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Mill and 5th streets. Time estimated off of radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: London, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
7:06 PM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reportedly blown down near MM 7 along the Hal Rogers Parkway. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brock, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
5:18 PM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees down in the Sublimity Springs Subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW London-Corbin Air, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
5:09 PM UTC
Wind report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported to have been blown down near Bush Elementary School along KY 80 in eastern Laurel County with a picture relayed by a Ham radio operator. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Brock, 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 London, KY

9 reports
UNK category
May 17, 2025
3:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Likely tornado damage shown at the London Airport.
NWS Tornado Report Location: London-Corbin Airport, KY
EF1 category
Apr 3, 2007
8:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado with a path length of 1.8 miles and a path width of 50 yards destroyed a pole barn, uprooted large hardwood trees, pushed a well tied down mobile home off its foundation and blew a roof off of a store.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE London, KY
F0 category
Jul 4, 2001
2:00 PM EST
Tornado report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was the continuation of the F1 tornado that traveled through Pulaski County. The tornado touched down in the Craigs Creek Group Campground area and was witnessed by a local law enforcement official. Eye witnesses reported that large trees started to bend and snap off toward the northeast initially, and then one to two minutes later, bend and snap off to the southwest. Tents and large trees were sent into the air as dangerous missiles, while a light weight card table only ten feet away was left untouched. One adult male stated that he held onto a pole as he was briefly lifted off of the ground by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 SW London, KY
F2 category
Jun 2, 2001
5:02 PM EST
Tornado report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong F2 tornado with wind estimates between 135 and 155 miles per hour ripped through downtown London during the evening hours. The Carnaby Square shopping center was hard hit. The tornado was reported by eye witnesses to have been nearly stationary in the parking lot for nearly 4 minutes. During this time several automobiles including a large moving van were overtured. A 20 by 30 foot chunk of 4 inch thick blacktop from the parking lot was torn up and thrown approximately 100 feet. Merchandise from one of the stores was later found 25 miles to the east. The tornado lifted before crossing U.S. Highway 25. The tornado touched down again along Bellinger Street between 6:15 and 6:20 pm where several homes received major damage. One duplex lost its entire roof as a mother and her two sons took shelter on the second floor. A mobile home used for storage was demolished. One block over on Morgan Street several brick and framed homes lost their entire roofs. A framed home placed on a block foundation was blown 15 feet away from the foundation. The storm lifted as if approached the Rolling Acres Subdivision. Witnesses reported seeing two funnel clouds at this time as the storm continued moving east. Damage was confined to large trees and some shingle damage on roofs of homes. The storm again dropped a tornado as it approached a ball park just northwest of the intersection of Kentucky Highway 192 and 80. Three of the four teams in the park took refuge in the concession stand and the fourth team remained in the dugout where parents covered the children while laying on the ground. One mid sized truck was tossed from the parking lot approximately 150 feet. Fencing from both ball diamonds was blown away. The last major damage occurred at a mobile home sales lot near the intersection of Kentucky Highway 192 and the Daniel Boone Parkway. Eight mobile homes weighing 8 to 12 tons were totaled.Emergency management officials reported that there were 10 minor injuries with the most serious being a broken arm. Eighteen residences were destroyed, 21 received major damage while 84 received minor damage. Twenty-six businesses suffered major damage. One church received major damage with another receiving minor damage. Thirty vehicles were destroyed and three 18 wheel tractor trailers were overturned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: London, KY
F1 category
Jun 22, 1990
5:53 PM EST
Tornado report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
May 6, 1984
3:20 AM CST
Tornado report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Apr 8, 1980
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F3 category
Jun 29, 1973
2:29 PM CST
Tornado report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F0 category
Jul 15, 1956
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for London, KY
Laurel County · 16,336 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

London, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,576
Households2,961
Housing units3,518
Income
Median household income$45,850
$100k+ households35.8%
$150k+ households5.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,829
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily1,217
Large multifamily286
Mobile homes186
Housing mix
Single-family share52.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share42.7%
Mobile-home share5.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,435
Renter-occupied1,526
Vacant units557
Home value & age
Median home value$155,500
Owner homes $300k+10.9%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1984
Older-home share43.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,712
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 79 hail, 213 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near London, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in London?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near London, KY is 4.50″. It was reported near Countywide, KY on May 1, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in London — 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 London address?

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