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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lawrence County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lawrence County, KY from June 5, 1973 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 41230 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
59
Wind Reports
114
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lawrence County, KY · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lawrence County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 SSE Barboursville. Hail spotted by someone from the public and measured 1 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Blaine, KY
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in 1788 US 23 Lowmansville... KY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Blaine, KY
1.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2022
5:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN FALLSBURG.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Yatesville Lake S, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2022
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONE-INCH HAIL REPORTED IN FALLSBURG AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Yatesville Lake S, KY
2.75″ hail
May 1, 2016
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED NEAR THE LAWRENCE AND BOYD COUNTY LINE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Fallsburg, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
8:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Gallup, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2015
2:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .64 SW Louisa, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
11:55 AM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Ellen, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
1:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Ulysses, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail as large as half dollars fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Martha, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
1:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Martha, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
1:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail as large as half dollars fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Martha, KY
1.75″ hail
Oct 7, 2014
7:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .68 SW Summit, KY
1.25″ hail
Oct 7, 2014
7:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blaine, KY
1.00″ hail
Oct 7, 2014
7:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Martha, 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 Lawrence County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage resulting in approximately 50 customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Sse Louisa, KY
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage resulting in approximately 750 customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 S Louisa, KY
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Spankem Branch Road area. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Yatesville Lake S, KY
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking both lanes of Kentucky Route 3. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Yatesville Lake S, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on vehicle near the intersection of Franklin Street and South Main Cross Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Louisa, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and wind damage to roof of home on Church Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Louisa, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage resulting in 200 customers without power. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Yatesville Lake Sta, KY
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across road blocking the entire road on Town Hill road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Louisa, KY
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2026
5:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage resulting in 54 customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSW Louisa, KY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
8:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Louisa, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees reported down... one of which was blocking Nelson Branch Road. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Blaine, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
3:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage resulting in 25 customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Yatesville Lake Sta, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSE Louisa. Tree damage resulting in 95 customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Louisa, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 7 SE Blaine. Tree damage resulting in over 50 customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Blaine, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
3:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage resulting in 95 customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Louisa, 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 Lawrence County

5 reports
UNK category
Aug 7, 2023
7:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down just east of Yatesville Lake then tracked eastward skipping along an almost six and half mile track... crossing US 23 and the Big Sandy River just north of Louisa before continuing into West Virginia before ending 2 miles east of Fort Gay. Damage was mostly confined to snapped and uprooted hardwood trees... but at least three homes were damaged and two semi trailers were overturned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Yatesville Lake S, KY
UNK category
Jul 4, 2016
7:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMED EF-2 TORNADO DAMAGE IN THE TOWN OF LOUISA. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE LOUISA WAL MART AND BROWN FOOD SERVICE WAREHOUSE. CARS AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS WERE OVERTURNED AND MOVED UP TO 30 YARDS. ADDITIONAL TREE DAMAGE WAS NOTED ALL THE WAY TO THE WV BORDER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Louisa, KY
EF0 category
Jun 9, 2013
4:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado descended a steep hillside from the county border. The storm then went across a small narrow valley containing Youngs Branch to the adjacent hilltop. ||Peak wind gusts were estimated by the survey team at 75 mph. ||Several trees were snapped off or broken coming down the initial hillside. The 2 houses on the second hilltop sustained minor damage to soffits. One half of a barn door was ripped off. There was more soffit damage to the barn. Between the 2 residences, a large metal car port was ripped off and thrown several yards. A large fenced garden was also damaged. There was no hail, but leaves were ripped off the trees and other vegetation. The leaves were left pasted onto all sides of the homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.52 SW Ulysses, KY
EF3 category
Mar 2, 2012
6:18 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The long tracked tornado reentered Lawrence County south of Blaine. The track moved near the Left Fork of Little Blaine Creek then across the Levisa Fork around the Chapman vicinity. The tornado exited into Wayne County, West Virginia, just north of Clifford, near the Donithon Branch vicinity.||A double wide mobile home along Spencer Branch was lifted off its cinder block foundation and slammed into the adjacent hillside. Rescue workers extricated 3 people including an elderly couple and a 14 year old girl. The 65 year old grandmother and the 14 year old girl were killed. The 75 year old grandfather was seriously injured but survived. Two other juvenile occupants of the house escaped without injury. A neighbor in another damaged house was also injured with a broken leg. In the Chapman vicinity, a family of 4 took shelter in their bathtub. The house was destroyed, but they survived. ||Maximum wind gusts of 140 to 150 mph were estimated near Clifford.||Damage assessment in the county included 30 homes destroyed. Another 9 homes had major damage. Over 200 people were approved for individual assistance or housing assistance from FEMA. Over $300,000 was used on debris cleanup and road repairs. The Blaine community building was also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .55 S Martha, KY
EF3 category
Mar 2, 2012
6:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lawrence County, KY
Lawrence County · 4,674 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The long track tornado clipped extreme southwestern Lawrence County, for a few miles around Terryville, before crossing briefly into Johnson County. ||Maximum wind gusts were estimated around 140 mph from damage to mobile homes. Two residents were injured in this segment of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.98 WSW Terryville, 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

Lawrence County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,171
Households6,150
Housing units7,575
Income
Median household income$45,584
$100k+ households24.4%
$150k+ households6.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,674
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily304
Large multifamily140
Mobile homes2,457
Housing mix
Single-family share61.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share5.9%
Mobile-home share32.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,690
Renter-occupied1,460
Vacant units1,425
Home value & age
Median home value$108,100
Owner homes $300k+8.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1987
Older-home share38.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,854
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41230 113
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 59 hail, 114 wind, and 5 tornado reports in Lawrence County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lawrence County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lawrence County is 3.00″. It was reported near Patrick, KY on April 29, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County address?

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