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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sonora, KY from January 24, 1964 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 42776 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sonora, KY · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sonora, KY

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
7:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous dime to nickel size hailstones were observed_ with a few stones up to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nne White Mills, KY
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2024
11:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Both nickel and quarter sized hail from relayed video.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Glendale, KY
0.88″ hail
May 15, 2010
5:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WSW Glendale Jct, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2006
8:10 PM EST
Hail report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Sonora, KY
1.25″ hail
Mar 13, 2006
5:10 PM EST
Hail report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Sonora, KY
1.75″ hail
Jan 2, 2006
3:05 PM EST
Hail report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported at Upton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Sonora, KY
0.75″ hail
Jan 2, 2006
2:34 PM EST
Hail report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Sonora, KY
1.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2004
11:53 PM EST
Hail report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Elizabeth Town, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2001
2:20 PM EST
Hail report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sonora, 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 Sonora, KY

24 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
6:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the 3000 block of S Long Grove.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glendale, KY
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2021
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED DAMAGE TO A HOUSE (ROOF BLOW AWAY) AND HEAVY DAMAGE TO A MOBILE HOME BOTH ALONG FIRST UNION CHURCH RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Glendale, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2018
12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPORTED NEAR SENORA KY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sonora, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2018
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER-LINES DOWN AT THE CORNER OF MAIN ST AND GLENDALE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Glendale, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2018
12:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WORKSHOP LEVELED... FARM MACHINERY DAMAGED. REPORTED AT GILEAD CHURCH ROAD... KY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Glendale, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2018
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 STORY BUILDING LEVELED/ DEBRIS IN ROAD AND TREES. REPORTED AT OLD SENORA ROAD... KY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Sonora, KY
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2018
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A TRUCK... WITH A MALE DRIVER... WAS BLOWN OFF OF THE 2300 BLOCK OF SONORA HARDIN SPRINGS ROAD AND INTO A BARN. THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO HARDIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES. DETAILED LOCATION WAS PROVIDED BY COUNTY EM. TIME WAS GATHERED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Sonora, KY
60 mph
Dec 23, 2015
8:26 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local law enforcement officials reported trees down across Hardin County as a result of severe thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.97 SSW Sonora, KY
60 mph
Apr 7, 2015
4:32 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Transportation officials reported trees down near Tonnieville along the Hardin/Larue County line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.02 NE Glendale Jct, KY
69 mph
Mar 2, 2012
4:49 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported that a tree fell on a house at 138 North Maple Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 NE Sonora, KY
64 mph
Apr 26, 2011
7:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down across High Street in Glendale.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 E Glendale, KY
81 mph
Oct 9, 2009
3:41 AM EST-5
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS Storm Survey team investigated damage in Hardin and Larue Counties in central Kentucky near Upton. The area of damage was located approximately 0.8 miles north of Upton and continued eastward for a third of a mile across U.S. Highway 31W just inside the Larue County line. The damage encompassed an area about 1500 yards wide.||Several hardwood and cedar trees and 12 power poles were knocked over in a west-to-east direction. A tobacco barn was destroyed near the county line along with two other farm barns. Two cows inside one of the barns were killed and one of the barns partially landed on a house. A 4500 pound tractor was also moved 12 feet from west to east.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sonora, KY
69 mph
Aug 28, 2007
1:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn was destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Sonora, KY
58 mph
Jun 22, 2006
1:55 PM EST
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sonora, KY
58 mph
Aug 22, 2003
5:05 PM EST
Wind report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: White Mills, 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 Sonora, KY

3 reports
EF1 category
Apr 26, 2011
7:53 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 100 to 105 mph touched down about 2 miles east-northeast of Glendale. The tornado formed just west of Interstate 65 and crossed the highway, the Hardin County Fairgrounds, and lifted just east of the intersection of First Union Church Road and Sportsman Lake Road. On the fairgrounds the tornado struck a large livestock barn as well as the fairground's restaurant. The roof of the restaurant was thrown westward on top of a livestock barn. Metal siding was thrown 250 yards and several trees were snapped and uprooted. Near the end of the path there was roof damage to a one story house as well as downed power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.21 N Glendale Jct, KY
F0 category
May 2, 2006
4:35 AM EST
Tornado report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A line of thunderstorms produced an F0 tornado that did some tree damage over southern Hardin County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Flint Hill, KY
F1 category
Jan 24, 1964
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sonora, KY
Hardin County · 31,005 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

Sonora, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population597
Households238
Housing units247
Income
Median household income$50,417
$100k+ households22.3%
$150k+ households8.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached221
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes21
Housing mix
Single-family share89.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.0%
Mobile-home share8.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied188
Renter-occupied50
Vacant units9
Home value & age
Median home value$178,400
Owner homes $300k+3.7%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built2001
Older-home share36.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars209
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 24 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Sonora, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sonora?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sonora, KY is 1.75″. It was reported near Sonora, KY on January 2, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sonora — 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 Sonora address?

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