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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Stanley, KY from December 21, 1967 through July 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Stanley, KY · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Stanley, KY

7 reports
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1.50″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
9:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Stanley, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 26, 2010
7:47 AM CST-6
Hail report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Stanley, KY
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2009
4:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Stanley, KY
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2004
12:05 PM CST
Hail report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanley, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2003
4:35 PM CST
Hail report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanley, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2002
4:46 PM CST
Hail report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanley, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 1976
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Stanley, KY

13 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 26, 2026
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down along KY-56.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Stanley, KY
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES BLOWN DOWN ON US 60 BETWEEN STANLEY AND OWENSBORO. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Stanley, KY
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanley, KY
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2018
8:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGES JUST SOUTH OF STANLEY. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanley, KY
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2018
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE SNAPPED WITH WIDESPREAD TREE LIMBS DOWN. WINDS ESTIMATED 50 TO 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Stanley, KY
UNK mph
May 10, 2018
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT. BARN DESTROYED. TIME OF EVENT IS BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Birk City, KY
75 mph
May 10, 2014
12:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cross arms were broken off at a railroad crossing. Street signs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Stanley, KY
64 mph
Jul 19, 2010
4:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 65 mph was measured. A tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Birk City, KY
75 mph
Apr 11, 2007
2:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A utility company reported that a meter station, which is a small metal building, was destroyed in Stanley. A semi was overturned on U.S. Highway 231 at Highway 60. There was some sign and window damage at a downtown Owensboro hotel.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Stanley, KY
63 mph
Jun 4, 1999
8:20 PM CST
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At Stanley, numerous trees were downed by gusts estimated from 60 to 70 MPH. At least one vehicle and a shed were crushed by falling trees. A barn was destroyed by high winds about 5 miles south of Owensboro. A wind gust to 60 MPH was measured by wind equipment in the city of Owensboro, and many large tree limbs were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanley, KY
UNK mph
May 6, 1971
11:00 AM CST
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KY
UNK mph
May 25, 1968
5:02 PM CST
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KY
UNK mph
Dec 21, 1967
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 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 Stanley, KY

6 reports
UNK category
Sep 8, 2018
8:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE REPORTED IN TOWN. METAL BARN ROOF DESTORYED. SEVERAL TREE TOPS SNAPPED OFF. DAMAGE OCCURRED ALONG HIGHWAY 60. TREES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGES JUST SOUTH OF STANLEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Stanley, KY
UNK category
Sep 8, 2018
8:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 110 MPH STRUCK NEAR STANLEY... KY. THE TORNADO BEGAN 1.2 MILES SW OF STANLEY AND ENDED 1.3 MILES E OF STANLEY. THE ESTIMATED PATH LENGTH WAS 2.25 MILES. THE MAXIMUM WIDTH WAS 200 YARDS. ONE HOME HAS ITS EAST WALL NEARLY COMPLETELY BLOWN OUT. A FEW HOMES HAD STEEL ROOFS TORN AWAY. SEVERAL HOMES HAD SIDING OR FACIA DAMAGE. THE TORNADO BLEW DOWN CORN AND TOBACCO CROPS ALONG ITS PATH. DOZENS OF TREES WERE UPROOTED OR HAD TOPS BROKEN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Stanley, KY
EF0 category
Apr 22, 2011
10:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado was witnessed by law enforcement officials. Power lines were down. Peak winds were estimated near 65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .55 E Stanley, KY
EF0 category
Jun 11, 2009
4:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado continued from Henderson County into northwest Daviess County. The tornado remained over agricultural river bottomland. Only some crops were damaged. One-foot high corn was blown down and whipped around by winds estimated around 75 mph. The tornado continued across the Ohio River into Spencer County, Indiana.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.92 N Newman, KY
F0 category
Mar 15, 1984
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
May 31, 1982
5:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Stanley, KY
Daviess County · 32,497 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

Stanley, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population441
Households174
Housing units174
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households50.6%
$150k+ households37.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached162
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily12
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share93.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share6.9%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied142
Renter-occupied32
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+51.4%
Owner homes $500k+51.4%
Owner homes $750k+4.9%
Median year built1990
Older-home share32.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars174
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 13 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Stanley, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Stanley?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Stanley, KY is 1.75″. It was reported near Stanley, KY on June 11, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Stanley — 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 Stanley address?

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