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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Kenton County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Kenton County, KY from May 26, 1960 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 41042 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
49
Wind Reports
158
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kenton County, KY · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Kenton County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 1, 2025
2:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Near intersection of Brightleaf Blvd. and Turkeyfoot Road. Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Elsmere, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 14, 2025
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo verified.
NWS Hail Report Location: Independence, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2024
10:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo verified. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Covington, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2019
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Erlanger, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2018
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Erlanger, KY
1.75″ hail
Oct 19, 2016
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Independence, KY
1.75″ hail
Aug 3, 2015
6:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was reported along Otter Court.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Maurice, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2015
6:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Maurice, KY
0.88″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
1:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W White Villa, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
10:27 AM EST-5
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .09 WSW Atwood, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 16, 2013
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Erlanger, KY
0.88″ hail
Aug 9, 2012
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 NW Independence, KY
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2012
3:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.07 W Independence, KY
0.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2012
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 NW Independence, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2012
10:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Covington, 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 Kenton County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and wires downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Visalia, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees downed across Decoursey Avenue in Latonia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Kenton Vale, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees downed in the Wallace Woods area_ including on Wallace Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Covington, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down_ both uprooted and snapped on Pickett Drive property.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bromley, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous 3-4 inch tree limbs snapped off at Ridgewood and Amsterdam.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Fort Mitchell, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down on Lake Ridge Court property.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Crescent Springs, KY
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2025
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on car on Garrard St time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Covington, KY
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches down on Kieffer Ridge. Photo shared on social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Independence, KY
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2025
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Richardson Road and Madison Pike. Photo on social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Independence, KY
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2025
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down at Brookwood Swim Club. Photo verified. Time estimated from RADAR. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Edgewood, KY
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2025
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports large branch down at Circlewood Drive. Possible tornado. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Edgewood, KY
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: multiple trees down- time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Covington, KY
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees down- time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ludlow, KY
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree uprooted in Independence. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Independence, KY
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed along Independence Station Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Independence, 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 Kenton County

9 reports
UNK category
Apr 16, 2020
2:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO BARNS AND SIDING... POWER POLES... AND TREES
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Walton, KY
EF4 category
Mar 2, 2012
4:24 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in Grant County at 1623 EST, causing low to mid EF3 damage specifically in the Harvesters Subdivision. This damage occurred at the west end of Barley Circle. Most of the damage in the rest of the subdivision was EF1 to EF2. Based on the damage surveyed, the maximum wind speed of this tornado while in Grant County was estimated at 145 miles per hour. After traveling 1.33 miles on the ground in Grant County, the tornado then crossed into Kenton County at 1624 EST. Immediately as the tornado crossed west to east of Interstate 75, it strengthened to EF4 level. Five single family homes were destroyed down to their foundations in this area, with at least two of these homes having strapping or bolting to their foundations. The EF4 damage continued to the north end of Lexington Pike, where 2 homes and multiple outbuildings were completely destroyed. Both homes were brick structures with foundation bolting or strapping. The EF4 winds continued across Route 25 and ended near the Bagby Road area. At least 2 vehicles were carried, with one carried over 1800 feet. Trees were stripped of nearly all branches, with much of the bark also stripped. All 4 fatalities with this tornado occurred within the area of EF4 damage. As the tornado headed further to the east northeast, high end EF3 damage continued through other properties along Bagby Road, to Carlisle, Parker Grove, and Paxton Roads. Numerous double and single wide homes were destroyed, with both brick and siding structures left with collapsed exterior walls and either all or a large percentage of the roof removed. The tornado continued the east northeast path into southeast Kenton County, to the Licking River near Morning View. Damage in the Morning View area was consistent with EF1 to EF2 damage to near the Campbell County line, where the tornado lifted at 1632 EST after traveling 8.52 miles in Kenton County. Based on the damage surveyed, the maximum wind speed from this tornado while in Kenton County was estimated at 175 miles per hour. This storm produced an earlier tornado in southern Indiana. Debris, possibly from that tornado, was later observed falling from the sky across Boone County, Kentucky.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.29 SW Bracht, KY
EF1 category
Apr 23, 2011
2:14 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down and caused numerous trees to be blown down, minor damage to the elementary school, and an outbuilding to be destroyed. The estimated maximum wind speed based on damage is around 95 miles per hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.55 SE Ryland, KY
F1 category
Apr 9, 1991
1:48 PM EST
Tornado report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F0 category
Jul 26, 1984
2:33 PM CST
Tornado report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
May 2, 1983
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Nov 19, 1981
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Apr 2, 1977
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Jul 9, 1965
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Kenton County, KY
Kenton County · 49,511 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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Independence, KY 81
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Bromley, KY 2
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Kenton County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population169,817
Households67,593
Housing units72,896
Income
Median household income$79,421
$100k+ households42.2%
$150k+ households17.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached49,511
Attached single-family3,105
Small multifamily10,559
Large multifamily8,130
Mobile homes1,523
Housing mix
Single-family share67.9%
Attached-home share4.3%
Multifamily share25.6%
Mobile-home share2.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied47,340
Renter-occupied20,253
Vacant units5,303
Home value & age
Median home value$227,500
Owner homes $300k+29.8%
Owner homes $500k+8.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1974
Older-home share58.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars62,787
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Kenton County

41042 75
Florence, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
41051 61
Independence, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
41094 44
Walton, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
41017 33
Edgewood, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
41018 29
Erlanger, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
41030 29
Crittenden, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
41015 24
Taylor Mill, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
41063 19
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41014 17
Covington, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
41011 12
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41033 12
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41016 8
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 49 hail, 158 wind, and 9 tornado reports in Kenton County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Kenton County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Kenton County is 2.75″. It was reported near Erlanger, KY on April 8, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Kenton 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 Kenton County address?

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