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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Johnson County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Johnson County, KY from August 3, 1970 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 41240 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
60
Wind Reports
210
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Johnson County, KY · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Johnson County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time of previous hail report from Boons Camp. Picture on social media of a quarter sized hail stone in Boons Camp. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boons Camp, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Winifred, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video on social media of large quantities of hail falling in Keaton. Quarter sized stones visible on the ground. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Keaton, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture on social media of a quarter sized hail stone in Boons Camp. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boons Camp, KY
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media relayed photos of quarter size hail that occurred in the town of River. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Stambaugh, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
6:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Staffordsville. Quarter size hail at Staffordsville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Staffordsville, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail at Staffordsville at 2:20-2:25 pm. Has stopped at 2:30. Report from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Staffordsville, KY
2.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
1:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Redbush, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2013
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell just off of Highway 1614 on Jacks Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Gillem Branch, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2012
7:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Staffordsville, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2012
6:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 W Sitka, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
7:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Paintsville, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
7:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Paintsville, KY
2.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
7:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to hen egg size hail fell in Thelma. The hail covered the ground up to 2 inches deep in places.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Thelma, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
7:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Paintsville, 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 Johnson County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down half way up Sycamore Creek Road_ Van Lear address. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Odds, KY
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto KY 302 near the intersection with Mountain Spring Road. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Nero, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 report of trees down in the Nippa community. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nippa, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of a tree down across both lanes of KY-321. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Oaklawn Estates, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of a tree down on a trailer home at this location. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Kerz, KY
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 report of trees down in the Flatgap community. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flatgap, KY
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of small trees down at this location. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Flatgap, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
11:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported to have been blown down onto KY 302 in the Van Lear community. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Lear, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported to have been blown down onto Hurricane Branch in the Boons Camp community. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Boons Camp, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
11:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported to have been blown down onto KY 825 in the Oil Springs area. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oil Springs, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
11:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported to have been blown down on KY 581 in Tutor Key. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tutor Key, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
10:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported to have been blown down onto Ky 172 in Flatgap. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flatgap, KY
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2025
4:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Large tree limb fell through roof of trailer house. Female lying in bed was struck causing a deep laceration on leg. Injured female was transported by ambulance to local hospital. County EM relocated family to safe place.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wittensville, KY
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2025
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture on social media of a large downed tree blocking KY-1092 between Flatgap and Drake Fork Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Barnrock, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported to have been blown down onto KY 201in the Sitka community. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Galen, 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 Johnson County

4 reports
EF0 category
Jun 9, 2013
4:54 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV confirmed tree damage near the Johnson/Lawrence County line was caused by an EF0 tornado. The tornado tracked about 115 yards in Johnson County, KY before passing into Lawrence County (NWS Charleston, WV County Warning Area).
NWS Tornado Report Location: .99 SE Lowmansville, KY
EF3 category
Mar 2, 2012
7:08 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey team from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, Kentucky determined that an EF-3 tornado tracked across central Johnson County on March 2, 2012. The tornado had a path width of about 3/4 of a mile and estimated maximum wind speeds of 160 mph. The tornado crossed into Johnson County just west of the Asa community at 708 pm EST and continued east-northeast exiting the county between the Boons Camp and Davisport communities around 725 pm EST. The towns of Hagerhill and West Van Leer were particularly hard hit with several structures totally destroyed. Two fatalities occurred in Johnson county as a result of this tornado. ||Ten to twenty houses and a former church had their roofs blown off on a 3 mile stretch of Rt. 302 in West Van Leer. A house was blown onto Hwy 825 in Hagerhill, blocking the roadway. Two different apartment buildings collapsed in Hagerhill as well, one onto Hwy 321 and another on Hwy 1428.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.07 WSW Asa, KY
EF1 category
Mar 2, 2012
6:13 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service Office in Jackson, Kentucky indicated a tornado continued from Lawrence County into the extreme northwest tip of Johnson County on March 2, 2012. This damage represents a continuation of the track of a tornado which devastated the town of West Liberty, KY. The tornado entered the extreme northwest tip of Johnson county just west of the Keaton area around 613 pm EST. The tornado continued to track northeast straddling the Johnson/Lawrence County line until passing entirely back into Lawrence County between the Keaton and Martha communities at around 618 pm EST. Damage in extreme northwest Johnson county was consistent with an EF-1 tornado and included roof damage to several structures and numerous downed trees. This tornado continued through Lawrence County, Kentucky and into Wayne and Lincoln Counties in West Virginia.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .41 NNW Keaton, KY
F1 category
Jun 2, 1990
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, KY
Johnson County · 6,271 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

Johnson County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,464
Households8,843
Housing units10,530
Income
Median household income$43,014
$100k+ households26.2%
$150k+ households7.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,271
Attached single-family68
Small multifamily811
Large multifamily526
Mobile homes2,854
Housing mix
Single-family share59.6%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share12.7%
Mobile-home share27.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,872
Renter-occupied2,971
Vacant units1,687
Home value & age
Median home value$125,300
Owner homes $300k+11.2%
Owner homes $500k+5.3%
Owner homes $750k+3.7%
Median year built1984
Older-home share44.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,219
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Johnson County

41240 93
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41219 34
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41222 26
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41238 20
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41265 12
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41257 11
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41216 9
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41254 9
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41255 9
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41204 8
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41232 8
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41263 8
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41274 7
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41226 6
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41256 6
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41271 4
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41234 3
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41260 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 60 hail, 210 wind, and 4 tornado reports in Johnson County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Johnson County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Johnson County is 2.75″. It was reported near .69 S Redbush, KY on April 8, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Johnson 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 Johnson County address?

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