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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Mercer County, KY
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Mercer County, KY from April 23, 1968 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
141
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Mercer County, KY · 1968–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 17, 2026
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Mcafee, KY
1.00″hail
Feb 6, 2025 5:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported near Cornishville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Rose Hill, KY
1.75″hail
Feb 6, 2025 5:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of ping pong to golfball size hail. Relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burgin, KY
1.00″hail
Nov 30, 2022 1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Harrodsburg, KY
2.75″hail
May 20, 2022 1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS BASEBALL SIZED HAIL NE OF HARRODSBURG. PICTURE OF MEASUREMENT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Mcafee, KY
1.75″hail
May 20, 2022 1:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED REPORT OF PICTURE NEAR BURGIN OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Burgin, KY
1.00″hail
May 20, 2022 1:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER WAS REPORTING HAIL FROM PENNY TO QUARTER SIZE. ONGOING AT TIME OF CALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shakertown, KY
1.50″hail
May 10, 2016 9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrodsburg, KY
1.50″hail
May 10, 2016 9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Mackville, KY
2.00″hail
Apr 25, 2015 7:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hen egg size hail stones were reported by the public southwest of Harrodsburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.64 E Nevada, KY
1.75″hail
Feb 18, 2009 1:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was two inches deep on grassy areas and on US 127.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Stringtown, KY
1.00″hail
Apr 11, 2007 7:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Harrodsburg, KY
0.75″hail
Apr 11, 2007 7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Nevada, KY
0.75″hail
May 30, 2004 4:55 PM EST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Harrodsburg, KY
0.75″hail
Mar 20, 2003 2:19 PM EST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mc Afee, KY
0.75″hail
May 2, 2002 9:00 AM EST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrodsburg, KY
1.00″hail
Apr 19, 2002 4:35 PM EST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrodsburg, KY
1.50″hail
Apr 19, 2002 4:25 PM EST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mc Afee, KY
1.00″hail
Mar 29, 2002 5:10 PM EST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrodsburg, KY
0.75″hail
Mar 29, 2002 4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrodsburg, KY
0.75″hail
Aug 25, 1997 7:00 AM EST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salvisa, KY
0.75″hail
Apr 29, 1996 5:05 PM EST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bondville, KY
0.75″hail
Mar 31, 1993 5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bergin, KY
1.00″hail
Jul 3, 1985 5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
1.00″hail
Aug 20, 1979 8:30 PM CST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, KY
1.75″hail
Apr 27, 1971 7:15 PM CST
Hail report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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.
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking both lanes of West Lane. Several other trees are down around Harrodsburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harrodsburg, KY
UNKmph
Jul 28, 2026 2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near the intersection of Handy Pike and Lexington Road northeast of Harrodsburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Harrodsburg, KY
UNKmph
Jul 28, 2026 1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down across northern Mercer County_ including near the intersection of Vanarsdall Road and Cole Road and the intersection of Jackson Pike and Keenon Road. Time estimated from
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Salvisa, KY
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2026 9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Downed power line in roadway in the 700 block of Cane Run Street blocking one side of the roadway with low-hanging power lines on the opposite side of the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Harrodsburg, KY
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2026 8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time Estimated by Radar: Tree blocking entire roadway near the 900 block of Kirkwood Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Salvisa, KY
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 10:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over roadway. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Shakertown, KY
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 10:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking both lanes of Moore Ln. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Burgin, KY
UNKmph
Apr 30, 2026 6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof of barn torn off and thrown 100 feet near the intersection of Cole Lane and Cole Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Mcafee, KY
UNKmph
Apr 30, 2026 6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fence panels blown over and wooden playset blown across the yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcafee, KY
UNKmph
May 30, 2025 11:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on the 400 block of Hogue Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW High Bridge, KY
UNKmph
May 30, 2025 11:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on KY 152 where Mackville Road meets Mooreland Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Harrodsburg, KY
UNKmph
May 30, 2025 11:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on KY 152 at Oakland Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rose Hill, KY
UNKmph
May 17, 2025 3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Normans Camp Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Burgin, KY
UNKmph
May 17, 2025 3:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerlines on the 400 block of Bailey Pike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Burgin, KY
UNKmph
Aug 1, 2024 10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down across Warwick Road near McCroskey Pike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Shakertown, KY
UNKmph
Jun 2, 2024 4:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 S High Bridge. Tree fell on a house in Hardin Heights. One person was killed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S High Bridge, KY
UNKmph
Jun 2, 2024 4:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** NWS survey team determined a path of straight-line wind damage beginning in Harrodsburg... Kentucky through northern Garrard County. Maximum winds were estimated to be 80-85mph. The path length was 11.8 miles and had a width of 4000 yards. A woman was killed when a tree fell through her home. Please see associated PNS for additional information.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Harrodsburg, KY
UNKmph
Apr 2, 2024 1:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and wires down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salvisa, KY
UNKmph
Apr 2, 2024 1:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The National Weather Service in Louisville confirmed straight-line winds in Salvisa. There was a bunch of cedar and maple tree damage off of Old Louisville Road on the north side of Salvisa. Three homes experienced shingle... gutter and roof damage. A barndominium had the most significant damage with a large section of the roof thrown several hundred yards to the east southeast. Wind speeds were estimated between 75 and 80 mph... with a width of the damage of up to a half mile sporadically. The National Weather Service would like to thank Mercer County Emergency Management for their assistance with this survey.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Salvisa, KY
UNKmph
Jul 2, 2023 8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Normans Camp Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Burgin, KY
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2023 2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Multiple trees damaged. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Rose Hill, KY
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2023 2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree blocking Cornishville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Bohon, KY
UNKmph
Jan 12, 2023 2:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO MANY BUILDINGS AND TREES DOWN IN DOWNTOWN HARRODSBURG.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harrodsburg, KY
UNKmph
Jan 12, 2023 2:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO HOMES... BARNS... TREES... AND FENCES ALONG PORTIONS OF CORNISHVILLE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Harrodsburg, KY
UNKmph
Jul 6, 2022 9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 68 NEAR THE JESSAMINE COUNTY LINE. TREES ALSO DOWN IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Wilmore, KY
UNKmph
Dec 21, 2021 10:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harrodsburg, KY
UNKmph
Jul 6, 2021 7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN OVER ROAD NEAR SALVISA IN NORTHERN MERCER COUNTY... KY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salvisa, KY
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2021 9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND LARGE LIMB DOWN. REPORTED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salvisa, KY
UNKmph
Nov 15, 2020 8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Wilmore, KY
UNKmph
Aug 3, 2020 10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MERCER COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON US 127 AT 2118 DANVILLE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Burgin, 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 Mercer County
17 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 4, 2025 11:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 1 N Burgin for time. NWS Storm Survey found an EF1 tornado with max winds of 100 mph occurred east of Harrodsburg KY near Burgin. The tornado was 1.51 miles long with a width of 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Burgin, KY
UNKcategory
Jun 3, 2025 11:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found an EF1 tornado with max winds of 100 mph occurred east of Harrodsburg KY near Burgin. The tornado was 1.51 miles long with a width of 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Burgin, KY
UNKcategory
Jan 12, 2023 2:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT TO EXTEND THE TOUCHDOWN UPSTREAM. NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED AN EF1 TORNADO WITH 100 MPH WINDS IMPACTED PORTIONS OF MERCER COUNTY ON JANUARY 12... 2023. THE TORNADO WAS 3.60 MILES IN LENGTH AND WAS ON THE GROUND FOR FOUR MINUTES. PLEASE SEE THE ASSOCIATED PNS FOR MORE DETAILS. TIME FOR NEW TOUCHDOWN POINT USED THE KLVX VELOCITY PRODUCT TIME STAMP.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Rose Hill, KY
UNKcategory
Jan 12, 2023 2:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED AN EF1 TORNADO WITH 100 MPH WINDS IMPACTED PORTIONS OF MERCER COUNTY ON JANUARY 12... 2023. THE TORNADO WAS 2.25 MILES IN LENGTH AND WAS ON THE GROUND FOR TWO MINUTES. PLEASE SEE THE ASSOCIATED PNS FOR MORE DETAILS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Harrodsburg, KY
EF1category
Apr 24, 2010 7:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado was confirmed in Mercer County with maximum winds estimated at 90 mph. The tornado touched down at 2025EDT near McAfee along Route 127. It traveled 1.75 miles northeast before dissipating near Ebenezer. This tornado was EF-0 for most of its length, but EF-1 damage was observed neat Patterson Lane.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.2 NE Mc Afee, KY
EF1category
Feb 6, 2008 1:20 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on the east side of Harrodsburg and collapsed three walls of a warehouse. Near the intersection of KY 152 and Mac Court extensive tree damage occurred. Metal sheeting was found in trees. A large tree fell on a house and power lines, and that same house had its garage destroyed. A small branch was driven into the side of a car and a chimney was knocked down from a house. Near KY 152 and Montrose Street the roof of a factory was blown in and extensive tree damage occurred. An elementary school suffered extensive roof and ceiling damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .84 SW Stringtown, KY
F2category
May 11, 2003 4:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado formed northwest of Harrodsburg as an F1 tornado. It moved east northeast and strengthened to an F2 as it moved to near Bohon Road. Between Bohon Road and US 127, high F1 to low F2 damage was observed. The tornado lifted east of highway 127 with no additional damage. A 29 year old female drowned when her mobile home on Bohon Road was blown about one hundred yards toward the Salt River. Forty homes in the area were damaged, and of these, 12 were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Bohon, KY
F1category
Apr 20, 2000 6:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two vortices were spotted near Tablow on the Washington/Mercer County line. The tornadoes destroyed a barn, and damaged a house and a garage near Tablow. One half mile east of Tablow along Highway 926, a house deck was destroyed, a large tree was uprooted, and several other trees were damaged. In the town of Dugansville, a house received roof and chimney damage. Several barns were damaged there, and there was also some tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Dugansville, KY
F0category
May 13, 1998 1:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DES reported a weak F0 tornado cut a narrow path of 2 miles along Gilbert's Creek damaging 2 storage buildings but 125 trees were uprooted. Resulting debris blocked off most of Oregon Road from US 127 to the Kentucky River where the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Salvisa, KY
F2category
May 18, 1995 6:19 AM EST
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Salvisa, KY
F2category
May 18, 1995 6:16 AM EST
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down three miles south of Harrodsburg. Six mobile homes were damaged and one car. Trees and power lines in the area were also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1category
May 21, 1990 4:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1category
Jul 2, 1980 7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2category
Apr 3, 1974 6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2category
Apr 21, 1972 10:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Mercer County, KY
Mercer County · 8,327 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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Mercer County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Mercer County have on record?
Our records show 26 hail, 141 wind, and 17 tornado reports in Mercer 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 Mercer County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Mercer County is 2.75″. It was reported near Mcafee, KY on May 20, 2022.
A storm report showed up near my home in Mercer 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 Mercer County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Mercer 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 Mercer County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Mercer 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 Mercer County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Mercer 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 Mercer County, KY, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Mercer 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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