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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Prestonville, KY from May 22, 1957 through April 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Prestonville, KY · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Prestonville, KY

1 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 21, 2014
6:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Prestonville, 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 Prestonville, KY

14 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
4:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on 2300 Block of US42. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Prestonville, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
4:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on George Creek Road. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Prestonville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on Highway 55 - time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Prestonville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
3:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large tree blocking road - time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Prestonville, KY
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOME ROOF DAMAGE TO SEVERAL HOMES. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Locust, KY
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE HEALTHY TREES DOWNED. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Locust, KY
58 mph
Jul 13, 2015
1:06 PM EST-5
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large limbs and power lines were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: .15 E Prestonville, KY
58 mph
Jun 26, 2015
5:57 PM EST-5
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was downed on the 2200 block of U.S. Route 42 West.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.75 SE Locust, KY
58 mph
Jul 1, 2012
5:54 PM EST-5
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were reported down in the area. One tree fell on a car, injuring one person.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 W Locust, KY
58 mph
Jun 20, 2009
2:55 AM EST-5
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down on State Route 36.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.66 W Prestonville, KY
58 mph
Jun 4, 2008
1:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed along State Route 36 between Carrollton and Milton.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NNE Locust, KY
58 mph
Nov 10, 2002
6:30 PM EST
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were downed and a church steeple was blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prestonville, KY
58 mph
Jun 29, 1998
9:40 PM EST
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prestonville, KY
UNK mph
Jun 4, 1973
1:00 PM CST
Wind report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Prestonville, KY

5 reports
UNK category
Mar 14, 2024
6:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF2 tornado with winds to 115 MPH confirmed in Carroll County KY and Switzerland County IN in the NWS Wilmington OH forecast area. This tornado also affected portions of Jefferson County IN and Trimble County KY in the NWS Louisville KY forecast area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 WNW Prestonville, KY
EF1 category
Mar 2, 2012
3:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down in Trimble County at 1541 EST, causing extensive EF2 and some EF3 damage south of Milton, before weakening. While in Trimble County, the tornado traveled 3.26 miles and had a maximum width of 75 yards. Based on the damage survey conducted in Trimble County, the maximum estimated wind speed of the tornado at that time was 140 miles per hour. The tornado then entered Carroll County at 1544 EST. The EF1 damage in Carroll County began near the county line near the junction of East Prong Locust Road and Wrights Ridge Road. At this point the path width of the tornado had decreased to 150 yards. The path continued east northeast along Kings Ridge Road. The path then continued east northeast to Route 42 in the vicinity of Kemper Lane near the Harbor Pointe Estates community. The path briefly continued after that before diminishing. Damage in Carroll County was consistent with a high end EF0 to low end EF1 tornado. Several structures had minor to more significant roof damage, with some structures losing over 25 percent of the roof structure. Several barns were destroyed, as well as widespread hardwood tree damage. These trees were either snapped or uprooted. At least two mobile homes were destroyed. Based on this survey, the maximum estimated wind speed of this tornado while in Carroll County, was 95 miles per hour. Damage estimates in Carroll County are 1,277,000 dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.79 SSW Locust, KY
F0 category
Aug 8, 1991
7:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
UNK category
Mar 4, 1967
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
May 22, 1957
1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Prestonville, KY
Carroll County · 2,932 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

Prestonville, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population193
Households84
Housing units105
Income
Median household income$17,315
$100k+ households15.5%
$150k+ households1.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached76
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes29
Housing mix
Single-family share72.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share27.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied46
Renter-occupied38
Vacant units21
Home value & age
Median home value$75,300
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share61.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars70
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 1 hail, 14 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Prestonville, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Prestonville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Prestonville, KY is 1.00″. It was reported near Prestonville, KY on May 21, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Prestonville — 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 Prestonville address?

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