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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Whitesburg, KY from June 24, 1969 through August 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
62
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Whitesburg, KY · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Whitesburg, KY

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2025
4:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects hail report from Eolia. Social media picture of hail scattered on the ground in Eolia. Multiple stones of at least quarter-size visible. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eolia, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL ALONG BUTTERMILK ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Kingston, KY
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2016
6:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: INFORMATION OBTAINED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SITE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ermine, KY
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
6:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA SITE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitesburg, KY
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2016
6:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE AND LARGER HAIL REPORTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitesburg, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
9:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Whitco, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
8:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Dongola, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
8:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Whitco, KY
0.75″ hail
Aug 30, 2008
1:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Millstone on Highway 2545.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Whitesburg, KY
0.88″ hail
Aug 5, 2005
4:41 PM EST
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kings Creek, KY
0.88″ hail
Jun 12, 2004
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A cooperative observer reported that hail with the diameter of nickels was falling.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitesburg, KY
0.88″ hail
Jun 25, 2001
4:08 PM EST
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Partridge, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2001
6:07 PM EST
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitesburg, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 1998
5:52 PM EST
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitesburg, KY
0.88″ hail
May 7, 1998
9:55 PM EST
Hail report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitesburg, 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 Whitesburg, KY

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees down on Michigan Ave off KY15.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whitesburg, KY
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 report of a tree that fell on a trailer and powerlines_ power outages resulted. This was on Michigan Ave off KY15.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whitesburg, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media videos show significant tree damage along KY 1148/Little Colley_ where multiple tree tops were snapped off and many trees were blown down. Local EM reports widespread damage and power ou
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Isom, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
5:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported trees blown down in many parts of the county but did not provide specific details. KY-160 and KY-1103 apparently stood out as highways which saw a greater number of trees down. Time approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Isom, KY
UNK mph
Feb 6, 2025
2:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Abandoned trailer home destroyed by thunderstorm winds. Time estimated as approximately the same time as the Whitesburg... KY Mesonet reported a 53 mph gust. The mesonet station is approximately 160 to 170 feet from the site of the destroyed home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Marlowe, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
7:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and power lines down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whitco, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ONTO OLD US 119 AT PARTRIDGE. THE TIME OF THE EVENT IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Partridge, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
7:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM LEWIS CREEK. A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON KY 3403 NEAR THE HARLAN COUNTY LINE IN THE VICINITY OF PARTRIDGE. THE TIME OF THE EVENT IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lewis Creek, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ON KY 3403 NEAR THE HARLAN COUNTY LINE IN THE VICINITY OF PARTRIDGE. THE TIME OF THE EVENT IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lewis Creek, KY
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE ISOM AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Isom, KY
UNK mph
May 27, 2017
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Whitesburg, KY
UNK mph
May 27, 2017
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING BOTH LANES OF A ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whitco, KY
UNK mph
May 27, 2017
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Whitesburg, KY
58 mph
Jul 14, 2015
7:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down and onto Pert Creek Road near Whitesburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 W Ermine, KY
58 mph
Jul 14, 2015
7:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County · 6,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down and onto Hampton Branch Road near Whitesburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.3 WSW Crown, 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 Whitesburg, KY

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

Whitesburg, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,998
Households787
Housing units868
Income
Median household income$31,875
$100k+ households32.0%
$150k+ households10.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached488
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily204
Large multifamily40
Mobile homes136
Housing mix
Single-family share56.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share28.1%
Mobile-home share15.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied399
Renter-occupied388
Vacant units81
Home value & age
Median home value$111,300
Owner homes $300k+13.5%
Owner homes $500k+3.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1963
Older-home share75.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars730
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 62 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Whitesburg, KY, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Whitesburg?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Whitesburg, KY is 2.00″. It was reported near Whitesburg, KY on April 26, 1989.

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

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

I am selling a home in Whitesburg — 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 Whitesburg address?

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