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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Powell County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Powell County, KY from November 13, 1955 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 40380 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
51
Wind Reports
211
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Powell County, KY · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Powell County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2023
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER-SIZED HAIL COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Vaughns Mill, KY
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2023
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS HAIL UP GOLF-BALL SIZE NEAR VAUGHN MILL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Vaughns Mill, KY
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2022
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES ON SOCIAL MEDIA SHOW GOLF BALL-SIZED HAIL ALONG HALL HILL RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Pilot, KY
2.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: APPROXIMATELY 2 INCH HAIL REPORTED IN THE PILOT ROAD AREA OF POWELL COUNTY AROUND 5:33PM. PICTURE POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME CONFIRMED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Rogers Chapel, KY
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2017
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE EVENT TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA FOR REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Stanton, KY
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2017
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clay City, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2015
4:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail occurred near the UPS hub on Hwy 213 in Stanton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Stanton, KY
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
7:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW Natural Bridge, KY
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2012
1:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 W Natural Bridge, KY
1.25″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail, ranging from dime to half dollar size, covered the ground approximately 2.5 miles north on Route 11 heading towards Mount Sterling.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Clay City, KY
1.25″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Clay City, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 29, 2012
1:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Stanton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Stanton, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 29, 2012
1:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Clay City.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Clay City, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2011
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Stanton, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2011
6:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of golf balls and was falling on Happy Top road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.38 NW Vaughns Mill, 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 Powell County

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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powell County dispatch relayed a report of a tree downed on a house in the 100 Block of Boone Street in Stanton. The tree that fell was closer to Breckinridge street. Time estimated via radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, KY
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powell County dispatch relayed a report of trees down on power lines along Paint Creek Road near where it crosses Morris Creek. Time estimated via radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Stanton, KY
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powell County Dispatch relayed a report of downed trees along Hardwicks Creek Road near the intersection with Meadows Cemetery Road. Time estimated via radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Vaughns Mill, KY
43 mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powell County Mesonet site STAN measured a 43 mph thunderstorm wind gust at 5:35 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Stanton, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report with photo of tree down on power line on Lower Cane Creek Rd. Time and location estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Cat Creek, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County EM reports dozens of large trees down in the Hatchers Creek Rd and Lowers Hatchers Creek Rd areas. Power lines are also down in this area with power outages. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Cat Creek, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2026
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County EM reports dozens of large trees down in the Hatchers Creek Rd and Lowers Hatchers Creek Rd areas. Power lines are also down in this area with power outages. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Stanton, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2026
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Pictures on social media of downed power lines along Boone Creek Road off KY-213 north of Stanton. Possible Tornado. Exact time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Stanton, KY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
6:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near 5824 Furnace Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Knowlton, KY
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
6:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along the road near the intersection of Pompeii road and Woody Ware Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Clay City, KY
UNK mph
Sep 22, 2025
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near 100 Pecks Creek Road near the intersection of Pecks Creek Road and KY 11/15. The even time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rosslyn, KY
UNK mph
Sep 22, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near 300 Shady Acre Lane. The event time is estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Stanton, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
7:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees blown down about a mile from the Slade rest area in the vicinity of Thatchers BBQ. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Slade, KY
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down at the Powell-Estill County line... on the Powell side. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Spout Springs, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees blown down in the vicinity of Stanton. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, 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 Powell County

7 reports
F0 category
May 30, 2004
6:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey confirmed that an F0 tornado, with a wind of 60 to 70 miles per hour, touched down in Clay City near Highway 15. The tornado had a width of about 50 feet and touched down very briefly. The tornado was embedded in a large area of straight-line, downburst wind.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clay City, KY
F0 category
Mar 2, 1997
1:20 AM EST
Tornado report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Stanton, KY
F1 category
Mar 1, 1997
2:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Stanton, KY
F0 category
May 21, 1990
5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Mar 16, 1982
12:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Jul 2, 1980
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Aug 30, 1978
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Powell County, KY
Powell County · 3,478 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Powell County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,057
Households4,629
Housing units5,619
Income
Median household income$39,811
$100k+ households33.2%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,478
Attached single-family24
Small multifamily560
Large multifamily95
Mobile homes1,431
Housing mix
Single-family share61.9%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share11.7%
Mobile-home share25.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,204
Renter-occupied1,425
Vacant units990
Home value & age
Median home value$142,400
Owner homes $300k+13.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1984
Older-home share40.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,202
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Powell County

40380 149
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40312 103
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41360 19
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40376 13
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 51 hail, 211 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Powell County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Powell County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Powell County is 2.00″. It was reported near Rogers Chapel, KY on May 19, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Powell 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 Powell County address?

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