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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in McLean County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across McLean County, KY from May 24, 1960 through July 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 42301 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
64
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  McLean County, KY · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in McLean County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
5:49 PM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Sebree, KY
1.50″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
9:58 AM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Measured in Poverty... Kentucky.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Calhoun, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
8:57 AM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING of Golf Ball (1.75 in.) hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Sebree, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2023
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Calhoun, KY
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Calhoun, KY
1.25″ hail
Aug 2, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING OF HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.) HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Livermore, KY
2.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hailstones slightly larger than golf balls fell in Calhoun. The hailstones were photographed by at least two weather enthusiasts.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Calhoun, KY
0.88″ hail
Jul 23, 2013
7:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Beech Grove, KY
1.25″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
2:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WSW Elba, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
8:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This large hail was from the same storm that struck the Sacramento area earlier.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Livermore, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
8:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball size hail broke windshields and heavily dented vehicles. This was the same storm that produced golf-ball size hail in the Madisonville area earlier.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sacramento, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
11:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Island, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2009
4:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail and wind gusts to 55 mph were reported just north of Calhoun. Nickel size hail was reported west of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Calhoun, KY
0.88″ hail
Feb 5, 2008
10:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NE Calhoun, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2007
1:49 AM CST-6
Hail report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Calhoun, 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 McLean County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media relayed report of power lines and trees down in Livermore.
NWS Wind Report Location: Livermore, KY
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
5:14 AM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees uprooted north of Livermore on 431 between Atherton and 1080.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Livermore, KY
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
5:14 AM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down and roof off of building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Calhoun, KY
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
5:13 AM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Building damage... detached garage collapsed... metal in field.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Livermore, KY
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power outages eastern portion of county north of Livermore.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Utica, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed near Island and towards the Muhlenberg County line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Island, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple chicken houses were destroyed near Sacramento. Several large trees were also downed by thunderstorm winds. A grain bin in the area was shifted and dented.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Sacramento, KY
58 mph
Apr 10, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station PVRT Calhoun KY 5 NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Calhoun, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
2:32 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down a few on houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Calhoun, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
2:25 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and structural damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Island, KY
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Livermore. Large trees uprooted... tree fell on house. Damage to porch.
NWS Wind Report Location: Livermore, KY
64 mph
Aug 2, 2022
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Utica, KY
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2022
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rumsey, KY
59 mph
Jun 17, 2022
12:47 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED M59 MPH WIND GUST - PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Livermore, KY
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Sacramento, 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 McLean County

7 reports
UNK category
Apr 29, 2026
5:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS damage survey team found an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 95 mph occurred near Livermore in McLean County... KY... just after midnight on Tuesday... April 28. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A few home suffered shingle and fascia damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Calhoun, KY
UNK category
Apr 8, 2025
2:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed Report. An EF-2 tornado began in the Pack Church community southwest of Calhoun. Moving northeast... the tornado was identified by trained weather spotters as it moved across open fields as it approached Calhoun. In Calhoun... the tornado damaged the roof of a historic brick building downtown as well as damaging the steeple of a nearby church and the roof of an adjacent home. As the tornado reached the east side of Calhoun... it snapped the trunks of several trees in the city park and damaged outbuildings at the 4H fairgrounds. East of Calhoun on Highway 136... the tornado snapped two wooden power transmission poles and severely damaged an outbuilding. The tornado then crossed Highway 250 where it damaged another outbuilding and snapped several large hardwood tree trunks. The tornado ended northeast of Calhoun near the intersection of Troutman Hills Road and Highway 798.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Calhoun, KY
EF2 category
Oct 18, 2007
6:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Twelve to fifteen farm buildings were damaged. Six to eight barns were destroyed. One home received heavy damage. Three to four more houses received minor damage. A garage and several vehicles were destroyed. A pontoon boat loaded on a trailer was moved 15 to 20 feet. Numerous trees and power lines were down. The funnel was photographed by a resident of the Beech Grove area. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph. The average path width was 300 yards. The tornado continued into Daviess County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.2 W Beech Grove, KY
F1 category
Nov 15, 2005
4:04 PM CST
Tornado report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The front porch of a house was blown off. An outbuilding behind the house was moved slightly. Peak winds in this short-lived tornado were estimated near 75 MPH. This tornado was spawned by a supercell thunderstorm with a history of long-track tornadoes across western Kentucky, including the F-4 in neighboring Hopkins County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Calhoun, KY
F3 category
May 11, 2003
12:18 AM CST
Tornado report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: One home was destroyed, and one home was severely damaged. A mobile home disintegrated, with the frame found one quarter mile away. Several barns or sheds were destroyed. Two vehicles were rolled. Numerous trees were uprooted, and some were blown some distance. The damage path began about one quarter mile west of Highway 81 in the south end of Sacramento, then extended eastward. The two injuries were relatively minor. Peak winds were estimated near 170 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Sacremento, KY
F2 category
Jan 23, 2002
10:27 PM CST
Tornado report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Top wind speeds in this F-2 tornado were estimated near 120 MPH. The damage path extended from the extreme northwest side of Calhoun to the extreme northeast side of town. A total of about 53 buildings were damaged or destroyed, of which 43 were homes and 10 were businesses. At least one home and one business was destroyed, 5 houses received major damage, and 4 businesses including a church and daycare center received major damage. The business that was destroyed was a TV antenna/satellite service on Kentucky Highway 81 at the northern city limit of Calhoun. Most of the remainder of the structures received minor damage. In addition to the damaged homes and businesses, barns, grain bins, and at least one shed were destroyed. At the city-owned cemetery, 300 to 350 tombstones were overturned, and 50 trees were uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Calhoun, KY
F0 category
Mar 1, 1997
6:01 PM CST
Tornado report for McLean County, KY
McLean County · 3,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Livermore, 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

McLean County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,127
Households3,608
Housing units4,171
Income
Median household income$70,549
$100k+ households42.1%
$150k+ households20.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,094
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily172
Large multifamily167
Mobile homes735
Housing mix
Single-family share74.2%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share8.1%
Mobile-home share17.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,929
Renter-occupied679
Vacant units563
Home value & age
Median home value$145,600
Owner homes $300k+10.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1976
Older-home share58.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,398
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in McLean County

42301 245
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42327 58
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42376 50
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42352 18
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42371 15
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42350 13
Island, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
42372 11
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42322 2
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 41 hail, 64 wind, and 7 tornado reports in McLean County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in McLean County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in McLean County is 2.00″. It was reported near N Calhoun, KY on October 6, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in McLean 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 McLean County address?

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