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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hancock County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Hancock County, KY from August 10, 1958 through July 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 42348 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
129
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hancock County, KY · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hancock County

24 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2025
10:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dispatcher had hail at their house near the EOC. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hawesville, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2024
8:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of quarter size hail in Easton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Lyonia, KY
1.75″ hail
Sep 28, 2023
4:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size or larger hail in southern Hancock County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Lyonia, KY
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2023
2:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pellville, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2023
8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Hawesville, KY
1.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2023
6:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Lyonia, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2023
5:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Pellville, KY
1.00″ hail
Dec 23, 2015
5:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported hail 1 inch in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Sunny Corner, KY
0.75″ hail
Dec 23, 2015
5:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of penny sized hail to the NWS.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hawesville, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2008
2:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 W Pellville, KY
1.00″ hail
Sep 27, 2006
7:18 PM EST
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lewisport, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2006
6:11 PM EST
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lewisport, KY
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2006
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lyonia, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2006
10:44 AM EST
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hawesville, KY
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2003
11:11 AM EST
Hail report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Easton, 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 Hancock County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines on Cheek Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hawesville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on roadway; completely impassible at US 60 and Sand Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Lewisport, KY
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
9:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo shows damaged outbuilding. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Lyonia, KY
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
4:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree across the roadway on State Route 271 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Hawesville, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Hawesville Easton Rd between Lamastus and Claud Bolin Hill. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Lyonia, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
1:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on the 7200 block of State Route 69.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Patesville, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
1:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on the 9200 block of State Route 69.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Pellville, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a powerline on the 1000 block of State Route 271 South.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Hawesville, KY
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Middle Knottsville Road and Storm Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Hawesville, KY
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
6:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down near Joe Powers Road and State Route 2181.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Pellville, KY
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
6:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line on the 1000 block of State Route 114 East.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Patesville, KY
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
6:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on the 1100 block of State Route 144 East.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Patesville, KY
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
4:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking entire driveway of heartland villa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Lewisport, KY
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
3:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over the road in the 8000 block of US Highway 60.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Lewisport, KY
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over the 800 block of Paul Baker Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Lyonia, 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 Hancock County

8 reports
UNK category
Jun 24, 2026
4:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey team determined an EF0 tornado with 85 mph winds impacted portions of Hancock County on June 22... 2026. The tornado was 3.5 miles in length and was on the ground for 10 minutes reaching 100 yards in maximum width. Please see the associated PNS for more details about this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hawesville, KY
UNK category
Sep 8, 2018
9:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS EF-0 TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR APPROXIMATELY 12 MINUTES WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 5 MILES AND MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 50 YARDS. PEAK WIND SPEEDS WERE ESTIMATED AT 75-80 MPH. MOST DAMAGE WAS DONE 20-30 FEET ABOVE GROUND... WHERE IT SNAPPED SEVERAL TREES AND BRANCHES AND CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE METAL ROOF OF A BARN. LATER AS THE TORNADO TRAVELED NORTHEAST IT UPROOTED AND SNAPPED A FEW TREES. RESIDENTS OF THE AREA THEN WITNESSED THE TORNADO DISSIPATING INTO A WOODED AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Lewisport, KY
EF1 category
Mar 2, 2012
2:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado had intermittent touchdowns along a long track that began 7 miles west of Cloverport. It traveled in Hancock County for 6 miles before entering Breckinridge County 1 mile west of Cloverport. The tornado first touched down along Route 2181. Vinyl siding was removed from a home and small outbuildings were damaged. It then continued eastward, intermittently touching down and crossing Route 69. Four miles west of Cloverport, additional minor damage was surveyed to a group of homes along Route 2169. This tornado brought EF-1 damage to Hancock County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .32 NNW Chambers, KY
EF1 category
Oct 18, 2007
5:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed into Hancock County from Daviess County, KY, near Highway 1389. It continued northeast, with intermittent touchdowns, until it lifted in the southwest outskirts of Hawesville. A mobile home was destroyed along Highway 1389. Several barns and sheds were blown down near the intersection of highways 271 and 1389. Most of the damage, however, was in the form of large trees being uprooted or snapped. The parent thunderstorm crossed into Perry County, IN, where it later produced another tornado to the northeast of Cannelton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.22 SSW Utility, KY
F0 category
Jun 23, 1992
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F0 category
Jun 6, 1990
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F0 category
Jun 16, 1987
6:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Jun 13, 1970
6:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, KY
Hancock County · 2,673 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

Hancock County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,032
Households3,537
Housing units3,911
Income
Median household income$66,836
$100k+ households42.8%
$150k+ households14.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,673
Attached single-family17
Small multifamily312
Large multifamily39
Mobile homes867
Housing mix
Single-family share68.4%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share9.0%
Mobile-home share22.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,773
Renter-occupied764
Vacant units374
Home value & age
Median home value$137,600
Owner homes $300k+10.8%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1982
Older-home share46.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,404
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Hancock County

42348 90
Hawesville, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
42351 51
Lewisport, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
42366 39
Philpot, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
42343 33
Fordsville, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
42368 18
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 24 hail, 129 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Hancock County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hancock County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hancock County is 2.75″. It was reported near Hawesville, KY on May 19, 1989.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hancock 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 Hancock County address?

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