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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Salvisa, KY from April 21, 1972 through July 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 40372 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
31
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Salvisa, KY · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Salvisa, KY

4 reports
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0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2003
2:19 PM EST
Hail report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mc Afee, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 19, 2002
4:25 PM EST
Hail report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mc Afee, KY
0.75″ hail
Aug 25, 1997
7:00 AM EST
Hail report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salvisa, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 29, 1996
5:05 PM EST
Hail report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bondville, 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 Salvisa, KY

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UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down across northern Mercer County_ including near the intersection of Vanarsdall Road and Cole Road and the intersection of Jackson Pike and Keenon Road. Time estimated from
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Salvisa, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Tree blocking entire roadway near the 900 block of Kirkwood Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Salvisa, KY
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof of barn torn off and thrown 100 feet near the intersection of Cole Lane and Cole Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Mcafee, KY
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fence panels blown over and wooden playset blown across the yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcafee, KY
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2024
1:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and wires down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salvisa, KY
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2024
1:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The National Weather Service in Louisville confirmed straight-line winds in Salvisa. There was a bunch of cedar and maple tree damage off of Old Louisville Road on the north side of Salvisa. Three homes experienced shingle... gutter and roof damage. A barndominium had the most significant damage with a large section of the roof thrown several hundred yards to the east southeast. Wind speeds were estimated between 75 and 80 mph... with a width of the damage of up to a half mile sporadically. The National Weather Service would like to thank Mercer County Emergency Management for their assistance with this survey.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Salvisa, KY
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2021
7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN OVER ROAD NEAR SALVISA IN NORTHERN MERCER COUNTY... KY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salvisa, KY
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2021
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND LARGE LIMB DOWN. REPORTED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salvisa, KY
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DISPATCH REPORTS TREES DOWN ALONG LOUISVILLE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcafee, KY
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2017
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARN BLEW DOWN NEAR 1160 AND US 127.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcafee, KY
UNK mph
May 1, 2016
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURE OF BARN DOWN IN SALVISA RECEIVED ON FACEBOOK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Salvisa, KY
60 mph
May 11, 2015
2:01 PM EST-5
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A law enforcement official reported trees down on Old Louisville and Kirkwood Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 SE Salvisa, KY
60 mph
Jun 13, 2013
10:17 AM EST-5
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Mercer County County Road Department reported power lines associated with 5 downed power poles partially blocking U.S Highway 127.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Mc Afee, KY
60 mph
Jul 26, 2012
6:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that a 175 foot steel tower used for amateur radio antennas was toppled by high winds on Bondville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Salvisa, KY
60 mph
Jul 26, 2012
6:09 PM EST-5
Wind report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed along Garriott Lane in Salvisa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.29 ENE Vanarsdell, 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 Salvisa, KY

8 reports
EF1 category
Apr 24, 2010
7:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado was confirmed in Mercer County with maximum winds estimated at 90 mph. The tornado touched down at 2025EDT near McAfee along Route 127. It traveled 1.75 miles northeast before dissipating near Ebenezer. This tornado was EF-0 for most of its length, but EF-1 damage was observed neat Patterson Lane.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.2 NE Mc Afee, KY
F1 category
Apr 20, 2000
6:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two vortices were spotted near Tablow on the Washington/Mercer County line. The tornadoes destroyed a barn, and damaged a house and a garage near Tablow. One half mile east of Tablow along Highway 926, a house deck was destroyed, a large tree was uprooted, and several other trees were damaged. In the town of Dugansville, a house received roof and chimney damage. Several barns were damaged there, and there was also some tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Dugansville, KY
F0 category
May 13, 1998
1:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DES reported a weak F0 tornado cut a narrow path of 2 miles along Gilbert's Creek damaging 2 storage buildings but 125 trees were uprooted. Resulting debris blocked off most of Oregon Road from US 127 to the Kentucky River where the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Salvisa, KY
F2 category
May 18, 1995
6:19 AM EST
Tornado report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Salvisa, KY
F2 category
May 18, 1995
6:16 AM EST
Tornado report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Salvisa, KY
UNK category
May 14, 1995
3:55 AM EDT
Tornado report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Citizen reports tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Salvisa, KY
F1 category
Jul 2, 1980
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Apr 21, 1972
10:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Salvisa, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 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

Salvisa, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population151
Households51
Housing units58
Income
Median household income$68,958
$100k+ households35.3%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached58
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied51
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units7
Home value & age
Median home value$128,800
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share53.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars36
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 4 hail, 31 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Salvisa, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Salvisa?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Salvisa, KY is 1.50″. It was reported near Mc Afee, KY on April 19, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Salvisa — 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 Salvisa address?

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