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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Harlan County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Harlan County, KY from April 23, 1968 through August 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 40831 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
67
Wind Reports
193
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
5.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Harlan County, KY · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Harlan County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2025
4:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter sized hail along Highway 413 in Baxter... just to the north of Harlan. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baxter, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2025
4:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of nickel to quarter sized hail in Loyall... KY between 12:35 and 12:40am.
NWS Hail Report Location: Loyall, KY
1.75″ hail
Feb 6, 2025
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS Morristown relayed a public report of golf ball sized hail in Cumberland. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cumberland, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2024
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report of hail was received via Twitter with pictures from a location east of Harlan off of KY 38 on Shell Hollow Road also known as Eubank Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blackjoe, KY
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF HAIL SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Evarts, KY
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2018
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Closplint, KY
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2018
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baxter, KY
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2018
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baxter, KY
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2018
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Harlan, KY
2.50″ hail
May 5, 2018
7:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. IMAGE OBTAINED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Harlan, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
10:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNE Blair, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed in Shields.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Gano, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed near Nolansburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 ENE Nolansburg, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
3:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed in Rock House.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.77 NW Clover Fork, KY
1.25″ hail
Aug 1, 2012
4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Big Laurel, 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 Harlan County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Harlan County State Highway Garage reported a tree fell down on railroad tracks near MM3 of KY-2007. The highway was damaged after the tree was apparently struck by a train. Train was apparently fine
NWS Wind Report Location: Wallins Creek, KY
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Harlan County State Highway Garage reported a tree blown down along KY-160 near MM 4.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Lynch, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
9:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of multiple trees downed on the north side of Cloverlick Creek. The trees nearly hit a residence in the 5000 Block of Cloverlick Road_ but they were just short enough to where the
NWS Wind Report Location: Clover, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures posted to social media show downed trees on top of an outbuilding or shed in the backyard of a residence in the 4500 block of Cloverlick Rd_ with the structure completely flattened. Time est
NWS Wind Report Location: Clover, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KSP Harlan relayed a report of a downed tree on KY-221 near Franks Branch. Highway crews called to the scene to clear the roadway. Time estimated via radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Bledsoe, KY
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
2:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Harlan County dispatch relayed a report of downed trees along KY-38 near the intersection with Dartmont Road/Mile Marker 9. A stronger-worded SPS was in effect. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Darkmont, KY
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Harlan County dispatch relayed a report of downed trees along KY-987 Mile Marker 15 near the intersection with Lynch Road/Drive. A stronger-worded SPS was in effect. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Martins Fork Lake, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: powerline down on road at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kildav, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerline down at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Keith, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SE Bledsoe. Tree down at this intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Bledsoe, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch received a report of a large downed tree blocking both lanes of traffic on KY-840 just down Camp Blanton Lane. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Keith, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at this intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Bledsoe, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Harlan KY State Police Post reports downed trees along Chappel Drive in the Baxter community. There was an auto repair shop near the location of the report. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Baxter, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media user reports multiple downed trees on their property near the intersection of Hwy 1601 and Mine Road in Verda. The user states that they heard of other instances of tree damage across th
NWS Wind Report Location: Verda, KY
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures on social media show extensive tree damage in the back yard of a home on Watertank Road in the Black Bottom/Closplint/Louellen part of Harlan County. The user commented that a whole sycamore
NWS Wind Report Location: Black Bottom, 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 Harlan County

2 reports
EF0 category
Apr 3, 2007
9:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado with estimated winds at 75 mph, a path length of 1 mile and a path width of 50 yards snapped numerous large trees, destroyed an old barn, and damaged a few outbuildings and roofs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.79 NE Cawood, KY
EF0 category
Apr 3, 2007
9:17 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Harlan County, KY
Harlan County · 8,632 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado with estimated winds around 80 mph, a path length of 0.3 miles and a width of 25 yards, damaged a maintenance building and heavily damaged a trailer roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .57 S Tway, 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

Harlan County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,185
Households10,500
Housing units13,012
Income
Median household income$37,198
$100k+ households19.9%
$150k+ households4.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,632
Attached single-family172
Small multifamily1,284
Large multifamily278
Mobile homes2,629
Housing mix
Single-family share66.3%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share12%
Mobile-home share20.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,437
Renter-occupied3,063
Vacant units2,512
Home value & age
Median home value$73,100
Owner homes $300k+3.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.0%
Median year built1977
Older-home share56.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,573
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Harlan County

40831 41
Harlan, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40806 36
Harlan, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40828 35
Ages, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40810 25
KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40873 21
South Wallins, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40823 19
Cumberland, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40815 16
Cawood, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40820 10
KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40829 10
KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40870 8
KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40988 8
KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40854 7
Loyall, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40855 7
Lynch, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40808 6
KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40819 6
Coldiron, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40865 6
KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40863 5
Pathfork, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40927 4
KY Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 67 hail, 193 wind, and 2 tornado reports in Harlan County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Harlan County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Harlan County is 5.00″. It was reported near Cawood, KY on April 23, 1968.

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

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

I am selling a home in Harlan 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 Harlan County address?

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