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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Jefferson County, KY
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Jefferson County, KY from May 21, 1957 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
202
Wind Reports
766
Tornado Reports
33
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Jefferson County, KY · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 16, 2026
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Louisville Int'L Ai, KY
1.00″hail
Mar 17, 2025 11:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Pleasure Ridge Par, KY
1.00″hail
Mar 17, 2025 11:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPing report. Covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Bridgeport, KY
1.00″hail
Mar 13, 2025 9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Pictures show multiple sizes of hail along Astrid Avenue... north of Interstate 265. Radar shows the hail core of the storm passed directly over this area. Time from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Highview, KY
1.00″hail
Apr 2, 2024 10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Middletown, KY
1.00″hail
Mar 16, 2024 3:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Highview, KY
1.00″hail
Mar 16, 2024 2:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time for previous hail report from 2 SE Highview.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Highview, KY
1.00″hail
Mar 16, 2024 2:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Highview, KY
1.00″hail
Jul 18, 2023 6:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Pewee Valley, KY
1.50″hail
Jul 18, 2023 5:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Middletown, KY
1.00″hail
Jul 18, 2023 5:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Middletown, KY
1.00″hail
Jun 28, 2023 1:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Fern Creek, KY
1.00″hail
Jun 28, 2023 1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fern Creek, KY
1.00″hail
Jun 28, 2023 1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jeffersontown, KY
1.00″hail
Jun 25, 2023 10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Fairdale, KY
1.50″hail
Jun 25, 2023 10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Pleasure Ridge Pa, KY
1.25″hail
Jun 25, 2023 10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shively, KY
1.00″hail
Jun 25, 2023 10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Louisville, KY
1.00″hail
Jun 25, 2023 10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Hillview, KY
1.00″hail
Jun 25, 2023 10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Louisville, KY
1.25″hail
May 9, 2023 8:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Jeffersontown, KY
1.75″hail
May 9, 2023 7:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Louisville Int'L Airpor, KY
1.75″hail
May 9, 2023 7:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Shively, KY
1.00″hail
Aug 27, 2021 12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Louisville, KY
1.00″hail
Apr 23, 2019 10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DOUGLAS HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Middletown, 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.
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLOU Louisville Bowman. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Saint Matthews, KY
UNKmph
Aug 16, 2026 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Brownlee Road. Several other trees and power lines are down in this area. 56mph wind was measured at the Bowman Airfield as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Saint Matthews, KY
UNKmph
Aug 16, 2026 11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a home on Terry Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Valley Station, KY
UNKmph
Aug 16, 2026 11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large trees down on John Law Court. One tree fell on a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Valley Station, KY
UNKmph
Aug 16, 2026 11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down and wires down on a vehicle on Seville Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Valley Station, KY
UNKmph
Aug 16, 2026 11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a home on Charlotte Ann Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Shively, KY
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Tree blocking the roadway of the 2500 block of Lamborne Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Valley Station, KY
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2026 7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and wires down on Saint Andrews Church Rd and Woody Ln Radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Pleasure Ridge Pa, KY
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2026 7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in roadway N of Brownsboro on Rudy Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Saint Matthews, KY
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2026 7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Covered Cove Bridge Rd blocking entire roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prospect, KY
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2026 11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over the southbound lanes of Dixie Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne West Point, KY
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2026 11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and powerlines down on the 7500 block of Faxon Court.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Pleasure Ridge Pa, KY
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2026 11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house near the 5900 block of Morning Glory Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Pleasure Ridge Pa, KY
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2026 11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo shows large tree uprooted on Jonquil Drive near Pleasure Ridge Park. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Pleasure Ridge Pa, KY
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2026 12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. Tree blocking Hunting Creek Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prospect, KY
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2026 12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 W Saint Matthews. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Saint Matthews, KY
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2026 12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. Tree fell on house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Louisville, KY
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2026 12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Shively. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. Tree fell through garage roof and took out one wall.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shively, KY
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2026 12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. Tree fell and took down powerlines at intersection of Cane Run Rd and New Lynnview Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Shively, KY
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2026 10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed across Blankenbaker Ln and Hempstead Rd. Another tree downed over Blankenbaker Ln and Mohican Hill Ct. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Saint Matthews, KY
UNKmph
Jun 24, 2026 2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in roadway on Shelbyville Rd between Eden Way and Lyndon Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lyndon, KY
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 1:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: West of intersection wires completely down obstructing the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Prospect, KY
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 11:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the entire street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Saint Matthews, KY
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 10:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CAD Report...Trees down in front of location on the street... hit over car blocking two lanes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Fern Creek, KY
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 9:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Tree down blocking both lanes of Cummings Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Fairdale, KY
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Multiple reports of tree down partially blocking roadways.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Valley Station, KY
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 9:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell down into a person(s) bedroom... though no injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Saint Matthews, KY
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Tree down blocking a neighborhood road in Friendly Hills.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Highview, KY
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Tree blocking street... into neighbors yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Okolona, KY
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on the exit ramp at the intersection of I-64 and Cannons Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Saint Matthews, 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 Jefferson County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Apr 8, 2025 4:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey team determined an EF3 tornado with 145 mph winds impacted portions of Jefferson County on April 3... 2025. The tornado was 9.68 miles in length and was on the ground for 10 minutes reaching 350 yards in maximum width. Please see the associated PNS for more details about this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Jeffersontown, KY
UNKcategory
Apr 2, 2025 1:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** NWS survey determined an EF1 tornado with max estimated winds of 100 mph occurred in south Louisville (Jefferson County KY). The length of the tornado was 5.43 miles with a max width of 30 yards. One injury occurred to an individual in Fairdale that was trying to hold a door shut during the peak wind and hurt his arm... but the injury is not serious.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Fairdale, KY
UNKcategory
Jul 4, 2024 5:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found a brief EF-1 tornado touched down and lasted about a half mile on the ground as it traveled east and east southeast. The tornado was wide at onset... 170 yards and narrowed along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Louisville, KY
UNKcategory
Apr 13, 2023 4:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM APRIL 1ST. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE CONDUCTED A STORM SURVEY AND FOUND DAMAGE IN NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY AND NORTHWESTERN SHELBY COUNTY CONSISTENT WITH AN EF1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF 90 MPH. THE PATH LENGTH WAS APPROXIMATELY 4.3 MILES... AND THE MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH WAS 130 YARDS. PLEASE SEE THE ASSOCIATED PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT FROM APRIL 3RD FOR MORE INFORMATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Anchorage, KY
UNKcategory
Apr 5, 2023 9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE CONDUCTED A STORM SURVEY AND FOUND DAMAGE IN THE WATTERSON PARK AREA OF JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSISTENT WITH AN EF1 TORNADO WITH 90 MPH WINDS. THE TORNADO STARTED JUST SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF ANNSHIRE AVENUE AND VINEYARD DRIVE... CONTINUING TO THE NORTHEAST FOR JUST UNDER ONE MILE BEFORE LIFTING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NEWBURG ROAD AND BISHOP LANE. THE PATH LENGTH WAS APPROXIMATELY 0.9 MILES... AND THE MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH WAS 100 YARDS. PLEASE SEE THE ASSOCIATED PNS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Okolona, KY
UNKcategory
Apr 5, 2023 9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE CONDUCTED A STORM SURVEY AND FOUND DAMAGE IN THE WATTERSON PARK AREA OF JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSISTENT WITH AN EF1 TORNADO WITH 95 MPH WINDS. THE TORNADO STARTED JUST WEST OF COLONEL SANDERS LANE AND CONTINUED EASTWARD BEFORE LIFTING JUST SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROBARDS LANE AND GARDINER LANE. THE PATH LENGTH WAS ABOUT 0.4 MILES... AND THE MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH WAS 75 YARDS. PLEASE SEE THE ASSOCIATED PNS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Okolona, KY
UNKcategory
Apr 5, 2023 8:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE CONDUCTED A STORM SURVEY AND FOUND DAMAGE NEAR PLEASURE RIDGE PARK IN JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSISTENT WITH AN EF1 TORNADO WITH 110 MPH WINDS. THE TORNADO STARTED JUST EAST OF DIXIE HIGHWAY (U.S. ROUTE 31W) AND CONTINUED TO THE EAST-NORTHEAST FOR A LITTLE LESS THAN ONE MILE... ENDING JUST BEFORE RENWOOD BOULEVARD. THE MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF THE TORNADO WAS 100 YARDS. PLEASE SEE THE ASSOCIATED PNS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Pleasure Ridge Park, KY
UNKcategory
Apr 27, 2022 12:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATE TO PREVIOUS 2 SSE HIGHVIEW EF-1 TORNADO. ADDITIONAL NWS STORM SURVEYS HAVE EXTENDED THE LENGTH OF THE TORNADO TO 7.2 MILES... WITH A START TIME OF 8:23PM EDT AND AN END TIME OF 8:30PM EDT. MAXIMUM PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 97 MPH REMAIN THE SAME. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST PNS FOR MORE DETAILS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.5 Sw Fern Creek, KY
UNKcategory
Apr 16, 2022 12:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO IN SOUTH LOUISVILLE WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 97 MPH. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 3 MILES SOUTHWEST OF FERN CREEK AND LIFTED NEAR GLENMARY... A PATH LENGTH OF AROUND 3 MILES. THE MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH WAS AROUND 150 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Highview, KY
UNKcategory
Jun 26, 2018 5:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED A SKIPPING EF-1 TORNADO 25 TO 150 YARDS IN WIDTH WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 3.6 MILES THAT CROSSED INTO OLDHAM COUNTY... KY. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 5 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Pewee Valley, KY
EF0category
Jan 30, 2013 4:18 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado that started in Harrison County, Indiana and crossed the Ohio River ended in the Pleasure Ridge Park area of southwest Louisville. The total path length in Kentucky was 2.25 miles. Overall, the entire path length of this tornado, including the portion in Indiana, was 2.8 miles. While in Kentucky, this twister did roof and siding damage to many homes in the Greenridge Estates subdivision in addition to uprooting several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.73 N Valley Vlg, KY
EF1category
Mar 23, 2012 2:07 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just north of the intersection of Cedar Creek and Mount Washington Roads, located around one and one half miles southeast of Quail Chase Golf Course in southeast Louisville. It moved north-northeast, crossing Cedar Creek Road several times. Near Brook Chase Court, the tornado totally destroyed one modular home, knocking it off its foundation and pancaking the first floor under the second level. One well-built brick home had it roof taken off. Numerous other homes along the path sustained damage to their roofs, siding and windows. The tornado was rated a strong EF-1, with estimated winds of 105 to 110 mph. The maximum width of the tornado was 70 yards, but during most of its path it was 40-50 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.02 WSW Thixton, KY
EF1category
Jan 17, 2012 11:20 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down just to the north of the intersection of Hurstbourne Parkway and Stony Brook Drive. It traveled northeast along Stony Brook Drive and lifted near the intersection of Stony Brook and Laverne Drive. Numerous trees were snapped along it path. Siding and shingles were blown off of multiple houses. On Michael Edward Drive, a garage door was blown in on a detached garage. The roof of this house was lifted and shifted a foot.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.51 ESE Buechel, KY
EF1category
Jan 17, 2012 11:12 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with estimated winds of 95 mph did considerable damage along a nearly 8 mile path across the northeastern suburbs of Louisville. The twister first touched down just east of the intersection of Interstate 264 and Brownsboro Road. It did considerable roof damage to many homes to the south of Brownsboro Road and snapped numerous large trees which toppled onto the heavily traveled roadway near Ten Broeck Way. After briefly lifting over a shopping complex near the intersection of Brownsboro and Hurstbourne Roads, the tornado touched down again, tearing a large exterior wall from an indoor tennis facility, then flipped two semi trailers as it crossed Interstate 265, injuring the driver of one. After crossing the interstate, it continued to skip northeast for another 4 miles into Oldham County, doing primarily roof damage in addition to snapping and uprooting taller trees. The last major damage occurred near the corner of Ballardsville Rd and Murphy Lane, where the roof of a large horse barn was partially torn off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .97 ENE Indian Hills, KY
EF1category
Jun 22, 2011 8:38 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The last in a series of tornadoes spawned by the same storm touched down near the intersection of Electron and Ampere Drives, near the same location that the second twister lifted. This tornado was intermittently on the ground for 3.5 miles, crossing Interstate 265 and lifting just east of 1600 South English Station Road. Near the touchdown point, an air-conditioning unit was blown off the roof of JCK Enterprises. Several corporate buildings and warehouses on Electron Drive had roof and siding damage. EF-1 damage to some steel framing and stucco was noted at the Oxmoor Collision Center and the RBI Corporation. More than one dozen trees were uprooted around the Tucker House Bed and Breakfast on Tucker Station Road. The public reported a rope like tornado lifting just west of Interstate 265 and touching down again near 1600 South English Station Road. EF-0 damage was noted to several trees and a satellite dish at this location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.03 W Tucker Station, KY
EF2category
Jun 22, 2011 8:34 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public reported a second tornado touchdown near the same time and location where the first one ended. After touching down just east of Saint Edward Catholic Church on Sue Helen Drive, this tornado uprooted trees and damaged the roofs of around one dozen homes along Saint Edwards Drive. Damage also was surveyed along Charlane Parkway and Dell Road. At the corner of Maple Road and Galene Drive, a large section of an oak tree split and was driven into a wall at Tully School. Low end EF-2 structural and roof damage was also noted at at the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home. Two vehicles in a parking lot were flipped and moved 25 feet. After briefly lifting, this tornado then damaged both Dillard's and Machinery Specialty's warehouses along Electron Drive. The brick facades of both building were pushed out. After throwing a small shed 30 yards near the Dillard's Warehouse, the twister lifted just near the intersection of Electron Drive and Ampere Drive.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .55 SW Jeffersontown, KY
EF1category
Jun 22, 2011 8:29 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was the first of three separate touchdowns associated with a single supercell that tracked across the southern portion of Jefferson County. Initially, this tornado touched down at EF-0 strength near the intersection of Nachand Lane and Nachand Spring Lane where minor shingle damage and snapped trees were surveyed. After moving into the Hurstbourne Woods subdivision, the twister damaged a locked pool gate and blew it 35 yards downwind. This subdivision sustained EF-1 damage with gutters, soffits, and siding from various structures deposited in trees. At 9407 Willowwood Way, roof damage was noted, along with many uprooted hardwood and softwood trees. After making a brief 25 degree northward turn near the end of its life, the tornado brought minor roof damage before lifting near the intersection of Lisa Lane and Calais Drive.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .65 S Strathmoor Manor, KY
EF2category
Jun 22, 2011 7:04 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down just southwest of an area of horse barns on the south side of Churchill Downs. Five barns, which also contained apartments for many workers, had major sections of their roofs removed, with minor damage to several others. In the buildings most heavily damaged, parts of supporting walls made from cinder blocks collapsed. Christ Church, located on the Churchill Downs property, also had roof and siding damage. After snapping trees and downing power lines for several blocks to the east of Churchill, the tornado crossed a large stadium parking lot, strengthening to low-end EF-2 intensity near the intersection of Floyd Street and Central Avenue. At this location, just 300 yards southeast of the University of Louisville's football stadium, a large industrial building was heavily damaged, with a collapsed 2-story cinder block wall and a 150-foot section of roof removed from the warehouse. A 30' x 80' section of roof over an adjacent office building was also torn off. The tornado downed several more trees and did minor roof damage to a Super 8 Motel and other office buildings before lifting north of the intersection of Crittenden Drive and Central Avenue near an entrance ramp onto Interstate 65. ||Despite the most heavily damaged Churchill Downs buildings being occupied by numerous racing horses and at least three workers at the time of the tornado, no injuries were sustained by either the animals or their handlers. One man was in an upstairs room when the roof above him was ripped off, while two others were in in a ground-floor apartment where cinder blocks fell from an exterior wall.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.21 S Louisville, KY
EF1category
Feb 28, 2011 4:30 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is a continuation of the tornado that hit Utica in Clark county Indiana. After crossing the Ohio River the tornado moved into Harrods Creek. Numerous hardwood trees were snapped and a section of roof was blown off a house. The tornado was rated an EF-1 with a maximum wind speed of 100 mph and a width of 100 yards. The tornado lifted just west of US 42.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .78 NW Harrods Creek, KY
EF1category
Jan 29, 2008 8:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A fast moving EF-1 tornado briefly touched down four times in the Louisville Metro area as a squall line crossed the city. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 1.5 miles over the course of it's 16 mile long track. The first touchdown was in and industrial area just off Millers Lane west of the Dixie Highway. The tornado stayed on the ground for one mile before lifting, heavily damaging a church on Dixie Highway, as well as uprooting and snapping several trees and damaging numerous homes. The tornado then dipped to earth again on the west side of the University of Louisville campus, breaking out many windows in a large residence hall and nearby building, and damaging several vehicles parked nearby. The next touchdown happened in Saint Matthews near the intersection of Shelbyville Road and Interstate 264, where extensive damage was suffered by many businesses and private properties. The fourth and final touchdown was in Anchorage where many trees were damaged, blown over, and uprooted, roofs were damaged, and a large outbuilding at a training school was destroyed. Widespread downburst wind damage occurred mainly to the south of the tornado's path as the squall line moved across the city.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.13 SW Louisville, KY
EF0category
Oct 18, 2007 6:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The EF-0 tornado touched down briefly at a grocery store at 2200 Brownsboro Road. It blew out windows in the grocery and in a dry cleaners located in the same structure. A shopping cart corral was blown into a car, and a large power pole was blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.35 NW Highlands, KY
F1category
Jan 2, 2006 3:22 PM EST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW St Dennis, KY
F0category
Apr 22, 2005 5:47 PM EST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down near the intersection of Campbell and Market Streets, where the roof on a business was destroyed, and a telephone pole was snapped. An empty trailer was flipped over near this location. The Stockyard Farm Supply Company on South Johnson Street sustained roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Louisville, KY
F0category
May 30, 2004 4:27 PM EST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down just east of Bardstown Road near the entrance to the Glenmary subdivision. Significant large tree damage occurred. Roofs showed minor structural damage, but most damage was due to structures being hit by falling trees. The tornado lifted just east of the subdivision, and a funnel cloud was reported near the Gene Snyder Freeway and Billtown Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Fern Creek, KY
F1category
Oct 4, 2002 6:47 PM EST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A riverboat captain spotted a waterspout on the Ohio River near Louisville. It moved inland over eastern Jefferson County, touching down intermittently. It knocked down trees and blew the roofs off several homes in the Springhurst area in northeast Jefferson County. The back side of the clubhouse at the Indian Springs Country Club was blown out. Thunderstorm winds downed trees over parts of eastern Jefferson County near the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Louisville, KY
F0category
Jul 27, 1997 8:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Jeffersontown police and many people witnessed a brief tornado touchdown 2 mile s southeast of Jeffersontown and just south of the Gene Snyder Freeway. Only trees were were effected as it touched down in a wooded area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Jeffersontown, KY
F1category
May 28, 1996 5:39 PM EST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Hollyvilla, KY
F0category
Jun 30, 1977 6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1category
May 29, 1974 10:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F4category
Apr 3, 1974 3:37 PM CST
Tornado report for Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County · 229,279 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Jefferson County have on record?
Our records show 202 hail, 766 wind, and 33 tornado reports in Jefferson County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Jefferson County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Jefferson County is 2.75″. It was reported near Louisville, KY on May 3, 1996.
A storm report showed up near my home in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Jefferson 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.
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Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Jefferson County, KY, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Jefferson 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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