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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Estill County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Estill County, KY from May 24, 1960 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 40336 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
45
Wind Reports
282
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Estill County, KY · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Estill County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2025
2:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video on social media of hail coming down near the intersection of Walton Road and Nolan Road. Largest stones appear to be quarter sized... with more widespread smaller hailstones. Time provided by poster and corroborated with radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Noland, KY
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2023
7:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED APPROXIMATELY GOLF-BALL SIZE HAIL JUST NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF CRESSY RD AND HAWKINS CEMETERY RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Iron Mound, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Irvine, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
9:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Rice Station, KY
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2017
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Irvine, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Crystal, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ravenna, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Irvine, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE OCCURRED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Irvine, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
4:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Rice Station, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
3:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported along with wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Irvine, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2014
7:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was occurring on Watson Ridge Road outside of Irvine.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSE Furnace, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.85 NW Noland, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2011
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Alumbaugh, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2011
3:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Irvine, 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 Estill County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metal debris in Millers Creek Rd from the Masonic Temple.
NWS Wind Report Location: Irvine, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 trees down on house and car.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Cobhill, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking road at this intersection per 911.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Pitts, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media user reports extensive tree damage in the yard of a residence in the 3100 block of Tipton Ridge Road. There are pictures of downed trees all around the property. Time estimated via radar
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Pitts, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estill County Emergency Management and Dispatch received a report of a tree down and another report of a powerline down_ both in the 300 block of Dug Hill Road_ in the Witt community.
NWS Wind Report Location: Witt, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of siding damage to trailers along South Winn Avenue in Wisemantown. The user estimated maximum winds to be 60 to 70 mph in intensity. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wisemantown, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Witt. Estill County Emergency Management and Dispatch received a report of a tree down and another report of a powerline down_ both in the 300 block of Dug
NWS Wind Report Location: Witt, KY
UNK mph
Sep 10, 2025
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Large tree blown down by thunderstorm winds between a house and a car... causing a scratch to the car. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E North Irvine, KY
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estill County Dispatch reports multiple trees down along White Oak Road east of KY-89 north of Irvine. Time provided by dispatch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE North Irvine, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down. Report via social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Wisemantown, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking part of Wisemantown Rd between Richmond Rd and S Winn Rd. Location and time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wisemantown, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
4:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Millers Creek Fire Rescue clear out over 50 trees blown down into the local roadways.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Pryse, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
3:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture on social media shows tree blown down onto Stacy Lane Road. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Weedon, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
2:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures from social media show multiple trees blown down on Tipton Ridge along KY-52. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pitts, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
2:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter called to report two trees were down near the intersection of Majestic Dr and CR-1446. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Fainville, 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 Estill County

8 reports
UNK category
Jan 1, 2022
6:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 95 MPH. PATH LENGTH WAS 1.1 MILES. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH WAS 140 YARDS. REFER TO PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR MORE DETAILS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Palmer, KY
EF1 category
Oct 9, 2009
3:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF1 Tornado Touchdown confirmed by NWS Storm Survey Team about 5 miles south of Irvine on Murphys Ford Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .4 SE Wagersville, KY
EF1 category
Oct 9, 2009
2:43 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down near Sang Branch or about one half mile east of Jinks and had an intermittent path of about 3.75 miles in length. The tornado lifted in the vicinity of Wagersville just east of Station Camp Creek and west of Kentucky Hwy 89 at about 347 pm EDT. Numerous trees, both hard and soft wood, were uprooted. A motor home was overturned along the damage path and a small barn was lifted with the roof being blown off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Jinks, KY
EF0 category
May 8, 2009
4:18 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Abrief EF-0 tornado touched down on the west side of Sand Hill Road just north of Sand Hill and south of Lower Bend. The roof over the porch on one house collapsed when an uprooted tree fell on it. Two other homes and an outbuilding had roof or metal roof damage. The tornado was short lived and lifted prior to reaching the Kentuckky River around 525 pm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.03 W Friend, KY
F0 category
Jun 1, 2004
4:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado made a brief touchdown in a field just south of Highway 1571.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Ravenna, KY
F1 category
Apr 20, 1996
4:55 AM EST
Tornado report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Red Lick, KY
F2 category
Aug 3, 1977
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F3 category
Jun 9, 1961
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Estill County, KY
Estill County · 4,481 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Estill County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,079
Households5,900
Housing units6,847
Income
Median household income$43,905
$100k+ households26.0%
$150k+ households5.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,481
Attached single-family94
Small multifamily607
Large multifamily244
Mobile homes1,344
Housing mix
Single-family share65.4%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share12.4%
Mobile-home share19.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,269
Renter-occupied1,631
Vacant units947
Home value & age
Median home value$111,900
Owner homes $300k+7%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,443
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40336 264
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 45 hail, 282 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Estill County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Estill County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Estill County is 2.50″. It was reported near Estill County, KY on March 31, 1993.

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

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

I am selling a home in Estill County — 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 Estill County address?

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