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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Franklin County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Franklin County, KY from March 25, 1964 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 40601 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
154
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin County, KY · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Franklin County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2025
9:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Duckers, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
3:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPing report of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Forks Of Elkhorn, KY
1.00″ hail
Nov 30, 2022
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DOWNTOWN FRANKFORT... RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Frankfort, KY
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2022
6:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN SOUTHEAST FRANKLIN COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Forks Of Elkhorn, KY
2.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF 2 INCH HAIL IN FRANKFORT RELAYED BY NWS EMPLOYEE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Frankfort, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY PEA SIZE HAIL WITH A FEW QUARTERS MIXED IN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Forks Of Elkhorn, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOTS OF SMALL HAIL COVERING INTERSTATE 64 IN 1 INCH OF HAIL. LARGEST HAIL IN THE AREA WAS AROUND THE SIZE OF A QUARTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Graefenburg, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2017
8:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Frankfort, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Frankfort, KY
1.00″ hail
Dec 23, 2015
8:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report was received via social media of hail measuring 1 inch in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.77 WNW Stedmantown, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2015
5:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported 1 inch diameter hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Stedmantown, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 7, 2014
5:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The first of two supercells that tracked over Franklin County brought quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.13 SW Peaks Mill, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 7, 2014
2:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size fell in the Peaks Mill area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .44 E Peaks Mill, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
5:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WSW Frankfort, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
5:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Cloverdale, 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 Franklin County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Switzer, KY
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down along US 460.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Forks Of Elkhorn, KY
61 mph
Jul 28, 2026
1:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station in Frankfort gusted to 61 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Frankfort, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Wilkinson Blvd near the Capitol Plaza hotel.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Frankfort, KY
59 mph
Jun 19, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KFFT Frankfort.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Frankfort, KY
58 mph
Apr 7, 2025
5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KFFT ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph at 1:08 AM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Frankfort, KY
58 mph
Apr 7, 2025
5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured 50 kt gust at Frankfort Capital City Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Frankfort, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
6:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered minor tree damage reported in downtown Frankfort and on the east side of town. Estimated 900 to 950 people without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Frankfort, KY
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto an apartment building on Ridgewood Lane in Frankfort.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Frankfort, KY
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of Cardwell Lane and C Michael Davenport Boulevard in Frankfort.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Frankfort, KY
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree branch is blocking Collins Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Frankfort, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Skyview Dr near Frankfort.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Frankfort, KY
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2023
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Report from mPING of 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Switzer, KY
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS EVERGREEN ROAD NEAR BRIDGEPORT ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Graefenburg, KY
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREES DOWN ALONG EVERGREEN RD AT THE 3600 BLOCK AND AT BRIDGEPORT RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Alton, 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 Franklin County

10 reports
UNK category
May 3, 2025
2:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A non supercell EF0 tornado with estimated winds of 80 mph and width of 30 yards occurred near Peaks Mill. The tornado was on the ground 1.04 miles and for 4 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Switzer, KY
UNK category
Dec 7, 2021
9:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CONDUCTED A STORM DAMAGE SURVEY IN FRANKLIN COUNTY FROM STORMS THAT OCCURRED EARLY MONDAY MORNING. THE SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED THAT A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON THE 1100 BLOCK OF MANLEY LEESTOWN ROAD... ABOUT TWO MILES NORTH OF FRANKFORT. DRONE IMAGERY SHOWED A WELL BUILT 40 BY 60 BARN HAD SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE AND THE SOUTH WALL BLOWN OUT. THE SKIPPING TORNADO THEN WENT THROUGH A LARGE GROVE OF TREES. DOZENS OF TREES WERE TWISTED AND UPROOTED... RANGING FROM CEDAR TO MAPLE TO OSAGE ORANGE TREES. ABOUT A DOZEN CEDAR TREES WERE TWISTED AND LAYING IN MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS. THE TORNADO THEN HIT A WELL-BUILT TWO-STORY HOUSE ON THE 100 BLOCK OF SHADRICK FERRY ROAD. THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF THE HOUSE HAD SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AND THAT PORTION OF THE ROOF FELL TO THE NORTH NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION. INSULATION FROM THE HOUSE WENT FROM THE NORTH ALL THE WAY TO A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION. A RING DOORBELL CAMERA SHOWED THE DISTINCT TORNADO WITH DEBRIS BEING THROWN IN ALL DIRECTION
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Frankfort, KY
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2011
12:28 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with estimated wind speeds of 70 mph. Several trees were damaged and shingles were knocked off of houses. The most intense damage was found near the Frankfort cemetery and the Frankfort capitol building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .64 NNE Frankft Cptl City Ar, KY
EF1 category
Feb 6, 2008
1:08 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado downed numerous hardwood trees on a steep ridge near Elkhorn Creek. It increased in intensity as it moved to the northeast, and did extensive roof damage to two homes on the west side of Lucas Lane. It destroyed five barns on the east side of the road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.63 NNE Stedmantown, KY
UNK category
May 14, 1995
4:00 AM EDT
Tornado report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touchdown along Route 421 reported by county dispatch.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Frankfort, KY
F0 category
Sep 14, 1984
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Mar 20, 1982
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Jun 29, 1979
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Mar 25, 1964
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KY
Franklin County · 15,860 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 · County

Franklin County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population51,563
Households22,548
Housing units24,082
Income
Median household income$66,470
$100k+ households39.2%
$150k+ households13.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached15,860
Attached single-family682
Small multifamily4,137
Large multifamily2,082
Mobile homes1,152
Housing mix
Single-family share65.9%
Attached-home share2.8%
Multifamily share25.8%
Mobile-home share4.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied14,514
Renter-occupied8,034
Vacant units1,534
Home value & age
Median home value$198,700
Owner homes $300k+23.1%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.8%
Median year built1977
Older-home share54.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars21,278
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Franklin County

40601 201
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40379 45
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40347 31
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 41 hail, 154 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Franklin County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Franklin County is 2.00″. It was reported near Frankfort, KY on May 19, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Franklin 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 Franklin County address?

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