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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Rowan County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Rowan County, KY from May 7, 1967 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 40351 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
169
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rowan County, KY · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Rowan County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
2:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: County dispatch reported up to golf ball-sized hail in Morehead.
NWS Hail Report Location: Morehead, KY
2.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lopsided hail measuring 2 inches in diameter. Time is approximate and based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Lakeview Heights, KY
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
2:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Rodburn, KY
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
7:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Morehead, KY
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
7:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cranston, KY
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2011
7:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilda, KY
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
7:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Cranston fire chief reported that quarter size hail was falling in Cranston off KY 377.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cranston, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2010
7:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported north of a line from Waltz to Triplett between 844 and 900 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Waltz, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Elliottville, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A member of the public estimated hail the size of quarters fell at Morehead State University.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Morehead, KY
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2008
8:57 AM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell for about 3 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hays Crossing, KY
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2008
8:55 AM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Morehead, KY
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2008
8:55 AM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Morehead, KY
1.25″ hail
Apr 11, 2008
5:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Morehead, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2008
5:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Morehead, 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 Rowan County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Resends previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 N Bluestone due to an IRIS error message. Morehead/Rowan County Dispatch received reports of 2 to 3 downed trees in the 800 Block of Sugar Loaf Mountain Ro
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Bluestone, KY
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
10:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees reported on properties along Bullfork Road in Rowan County. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Hilda, KY
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fleming County State Highway Garage reported a tree blown down along KY-1895 near the intersection of KY-32 (adjacent to the Fleming-Rowan County line).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Hilda, KY
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 report of a tree in the roadway in the 1700 block of Blue Stone Road outside of Morehead. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Lakeview Heights, KY
53 mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KSYM Morehead Apt measured a 53 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Sharkey, KY
50 mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MRHD Morehead 4 NE measured a 50mph thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Munson, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
9:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down on KY 519 near or just north of the Morgan County line. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Paragon, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
9:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down onto and in areas near KY 519 between Morehead and Clearfield. Portions of KY 519 were closed due to debris. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clearfield, KY
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
9:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported to have been blown down along US 60 near the Rowan and Bath county line. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Farmers, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported blown down along CCC Trail. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Vale, KY
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
1:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree reportedly blown down on Big Perry Road in the 2200 block. Event time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Gates, KY
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2025
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were reported to have been blown down at the intersection of Brown Street and Pettit Avenue. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Rodburn, KY
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were reported to have been blown down at 308 Clearfield Hill Road. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clearfield, KY
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were reported to have been blown down at 926 Old Flemingsburg Rd.... Morehead. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Morehead, KY
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2025
7:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rowan County 911 Center reported a tree down on the 500 block of Crix Ridge Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Hamm, 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 Rowan County

2 reports
F2 category
May 18, 1995
8:45 AM EDT
Tornado report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Department of Emergency Service reports tree damage in a 360 degree pattern. Tornado lifted up just West of Morehead.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lakeview Heights, KY
F1 category
May 28, 1990
12:43 PM EST
Tornado report for Rowan County, KY
Rowan County · 6,268 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Rowan County

Morehead, KY 180
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Farmers, KY 16
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Rowan County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population24,525
Households9,345
Housing units10,577
Income
Median household income$53,657
$100k+ households27.4%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,268
Attached single-family58
Small multifamily1,288
Large multifamily429
Mobile homes2,534
Housing mix
Single-family share59.3%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share16.2%
Mobile-home share24.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,895
Renter-occupied3,450
Vacant units1,232
Home value & age
Median home value$155,900
Owner homes $300k+11.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1992
Older-home share31.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,607
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Rowan County

40351 178
Morehead, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
41164 71
Olive Hill, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
41049 36
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40313 26
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 40 hail, 169 wind, and 2 tornado reports in Rowan County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rowan County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Rowan County is 2.00″. It was reported near Lakeview Heights, KY on May 17, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rowan 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 Rowan County address?

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