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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lyon County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lyon County, KY from April 24, 1970 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 42445 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
62
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lyon County, KY · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lyon County

25 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2025
10:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kuttawa, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 3, 2020
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eddyville, KY
0.75″ hail
May 29, 2012
2:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail occurred near the junction of Highways 730 and 818.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Saratoga, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 23, 2011
2:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball hail was reported at the state penitentiary.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.06 SE Eddyville, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
10:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 NW Mont, KY
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2009
5:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The quarter-size hail occurred at the interchange of Interstate 24 and Highway 293.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.93 WNW Saratoga, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 20, 2007
10:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Confederate, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2006
7:22 PM CST
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kuttawa, KY
0.75″ hail
May 30, 2004
8:00 PM CST
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Kuttawa, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2004
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eddyville, KY
0.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2003
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Kuttawa, KY
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2003
11:50 AM CST
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Kuttawa, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 29, 2003
7:23 PM CST
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Kuttawa, KY
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2002
6:13 PM CST
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kuttawa, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hailstones whitened the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eddyville, 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 Lyon County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and power lines down in the Eddyville and Kuttawa areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eddyville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage reported includes severe damage to structures... tipped over RV... and debris in the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eddyville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roofs blown off multiple buildings in Eddyville. Tree into powerlines as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Eddyville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Camper blown over at Venture River Water Park. Nickel-sized hail also reported in Eddyville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Eddyville, KY
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Friendship Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Eddyville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
1:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Retired NWS employee observed lots of twigs and leaves on U.S. 62 near Suwanee and a tree limb in a yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Kuttawa, KY
UNK mph
May 14, 2024
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees down... one on a house in Eddyville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Eddyville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down 3 mi NE of Grand Rivers over Highway 62.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Grand Rivers, KY
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
4:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down near I-69 and US 62 interchange at Kuttawa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Kuttawa, KY
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Eddyville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over the road at KY 293 and 1415.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Eddyville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Eddyville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous campers destroyed and trees downed. Witnesses in the area reported seeing funnel clouds. Reports of several trees down across the lake in Marshall County near Moors. Lines up with probable tornadic debris signature in north LBL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Grand Rivers, KY
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON HOUSES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Kuttawa, KY
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2022
10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN KUTTAWA... SOME 2 TO 3 FEET IN DIAMETER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kuttawa, 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 Lyon County

10 reports
UNK category
May 16, 2025
10:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS damage survey found that a brief EF-1 with peak winds of 105 mph tornado occurred near the Lamasco community in southeast Lyon County... KY. Most of the damage was in the form of uprooted trees along Highway 274... but one farm outbuilding was destroyed. Additionally a house near the destroyed outbuilding suffered roof damage. The path length of this tornado was 0.52 miles and the maximum width was 210 yards. NWS Paducah would like to thank Randy Wright of the Lyon County EMA for his assistance with drone footage for this survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Rockcastle, KY
UNK category
May 28, 2024
12:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 21 INJ *** EF-3 damage with peak winds at 160 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Eddyville, KY
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
4:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE OF DOZENS OF HOMES IN THE BELL HOLLOW AREA ALONG LAKE BARKLEY... SOME OF WHICH WERE COMPLETED DESTROYED. 1 FATALITY OCCURRED ON KELSEY JOE LANE JUST WEST OF I-24. DAMAGE SURVEYS ARE ONGOING... BUT A MINIMUM OF EF-3 DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. MAX PATH WIDTH APPROXIMATELY 3/4 TO 1 MILE WIDE. THE TORNADO PASSED THROUGH THE NORTH END OF LBL AND MOVED ACROSS LAKE BARKLEY... PASSING BY ABOUT 4-5 MILES SOUTH OF EDDYVILLE BEFORE CROSSING INTO CALDWELL COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Eddyville, KY
EF1 category
Nov 17, 2013
2:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This long-track tornado entered Lyon County from Livingston County. The most intense damage in Lyon County was rated EF-1 with estimated 95 mph peak winds. The damage consisted primarily of uprooted trees. Damage in Lyon County was relatively light since the tornado was in its weakening stage before it lifted. The total path length of this tornado, which started west of Paducah, was 42 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.43 NW Kuttawa, KY
EF1 category
Apr 25, 2011
11:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The intermittent damage path began along Highway 373, producing mainly tree damage. Further northeast, barns and trees were damaged, along with shingles off roofs. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph. The average path width was 75 yards. The tornado continued northeast into Caldwell County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 NW Eddyville, KY
EF1 category
Apr 25, 2011
11:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado uprooted trees and snapped branches. The tornado struck a marina on Lake Barkley. There was substantial damage to boat docks and to the roofing of one home. One boat capsized. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph. The path width was only 30 yards on average.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 SW Kuttawa, KY
EF1 category
Jun 16, 2009
11:28 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down along a rural road, not far from the intersection of U.S. Highways 62 and 641. Three barns or farm outbuildings were nearly destroyed. Four 1500-pound hay bales were tossed end over end. Metal debris was thrown into trees at a 90-degree angle to the left of the path. Large hardwood trees and other trees were uprooted. Small limbs were broken out of some trees halfway up. A power pole was pushed over. An eyewitness reported a sudden increase in whirling debris. Peak winds were estimated near 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.87 NNE Eureka, KY
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2009
10:45 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This short-lived tornado began on the north side of exit 4 of the Western Kentucky Parkway. The tornado path stayed along the north side of U.S. Highway 62. The end wall of a commercial building was blown out. A mobile home was overturned. Another mobile home was unroofed. Two vehicles were damaged. Several trees and power lines were down. Two eyewitnesses observed the tornado from the south side of exit 4. One person was slightly injured when a glass window was blown out of his mobile home. He refused treatment for his hand injury. Peak winds were estimated near 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.34 NNW Saratoga, KY
F2 category
Nov 15, 2005
2:27 PM CST
Tornado report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered Lyon County from Marshall County as it crossed Kentucky Lake. The tornado reached the lakeshore at Hillman Ferry campground, within the Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. The tornado then moved east-northeast across the forests of LBL, producing a narrow swath of downed trees. After exiting LBL and crossing Lake Barkley, the tornado struck a subdivision on the east side of the lake. Damage to the well-constructed homes in this subdivision was estimated to be the result of F-2 winds. The tornado proceeded east-northeast across Interstate 24, passing near the 46-mile marker, before lifting at the community of Saratoga.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SSW Kuttawa, KY
F3 category
Apr 24, 1970
1:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Lyon County, KY
Lyon County · 3,500 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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U.S. Census Data · County

Lyon County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,831
Households3,315
Housing units4,806
Income
Median household income$64,464
$100k+ households36.2%
$150k+ households10.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,500
Attached single-family30
Small multifamily373
Large multifamily79
Mobile homes824
Housing mix
Single-family share72.8%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share9.4%
Mobile-home share17.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,704
Renter-occupied611
Vacant units1,491
Home value & age
Median home value$183,600
Owner homes $300k+25.8%
Owner homes $500k+10.2%
Owner homes $750k+3.0%
Median year built1988
Older-home share38.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,167
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Lyon County

42445 111
Princeton, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
42038 55
Eddyville, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
42055 31
Kuttawa, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
42411 19
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 25 hail, 62 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Lyon County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lyon County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lyon County is 1.75″. It was reported near Eddyville, KY on April 23, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lyon 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 Lyon County address?

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