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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Russell County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Russell County, KY from August 3, 1970 through April 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 42602 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
141
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Russell County, KY · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Russell County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
2:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Salem, KY
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
2:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, KY
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
2:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Russell Springs, KY
1.00″ hail
Jan 25, 2021
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Salem, KY
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
1:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jamestown, KY
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2016
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLFBALL HAIL NEAR INTERSECTION OF HWY 55 AND 127
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Freedom, KY
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Jamestown, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 W Eli, KY
1.25″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
3:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Russell Spgs, KY
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
5:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 NNW Humble, KY
1.00″ hail
Feb 29, 2012
1:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was reported along State Highway 127 6 miles north-northeast of Russell Springs, along with debris caused by a nearby tornado.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNE Russell Spgs, KY
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2010
1:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail on Highway 76 three miles east of the Russell-Adair county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.39 W Big Oak, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2009
10:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell for four minutes ending at 1222 AM EDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Jamestown, KY
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2009
10:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported falling for around five minutes. Some minor damage to a vehicle was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Russell Spgs, KY
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2009
10:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jamestown, 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 Russell County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 4, 2026
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. A section of roof was removed from a storage building along Land Fill Road. The section of roof was blown about 40 feet before landing on two vehicles. Both vehicles were totaled as a result of the damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Russell Springs, KY
UNK mph
May 22, 2025
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Multiple barns were damaged near Cabin Creek Road. Radar signatures suggest damage was due to a rear flank downdraft surge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Montpelier, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter shared pictures of a couple of open faced barns destroyed. Power poles were also broken which resulted in 400 power outages in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Windsor, KY
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
4:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in the city of Russell Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russell Springs, KY
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
1:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Carport blown down and a few trees down. One tree down on a vehicle. Nearby personal weather station had a 47 mph gust. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Russell Springs, KY
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on Half Acre Road near the sewer plant.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Jamestown, KY
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree blew down which brought a light pole down on the 200 block of Stephens Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Jamestown, KY
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on the 400 block of Fox Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Jamestown, KY
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
4:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant damage to boat storage building at Jamestown Marina. Numerous trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Freedom, KY
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
6:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DEAD TREE CAME DOWN ON HIS DRIVEWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Jamestown, KY
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2023
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON MOBILE HOME ALONG WEST ROAD NEAR HIGHWAY 80.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Russell Springs, KY
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2023
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF TO ACE HARDWARE IN RUSSELL SPRINGS BLOWN OFF... AND DAMAGE TO STEPHENS STORE NEXT TO ACE HARDWARE AS WELL. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Russell Springs, KY
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2022
7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WRN AMBASSADOR SENT PICTURES OF LARGE TREE LIMBS BROKEN ON HIGHWAY 76 IN THE COMMUNITY OF ELI. BARN ROOF METAL WAS ALSO PEELED BACK... BUT NOT BLOWN AWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Salem, KY
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
4:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 TREES DOWN ALONG SOUTH HIGHWAY 127 NEAR WOLF CREEK DAM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Creelsboro, KY
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 55 NEAR MILLS ROAD INTERSECTION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Olga, 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 Russell County

9 reports
UNK category
May 22, 2025
2:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 19 FATAL *** Delayed report. This is the starting point of the EF4 tornado which continued through eastern Russell... Pulaski... and Laurel County. The tornado tracked for nearly 60 miles across the three counties... remaining on the ground for nearly 90 minutes. The maximum estimated winds with this tornado were 170 mph... EF4... which occurred in the Sunshine Hills subdivision in London. Please see the associated PNS for additional details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Jamestown, KY
UNK category
Jun 28, 2023
4:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 Tornado with peak winds of 110 MPH briefly touched down about 1 mile WSW of Jamestown... KY... and lifted 1 mile later 1 mile SW of Jamestown. The brief touchdown snapped and uprooted numerous hardwood trees... and did some structural damage to several homes and buildings in the area. The tornado was only on the ground for a little over a half mile... and reached a max width of 300 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Jamestown, KY
EF2 category
Feb 29, 2012
1:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado touched down just north of Russell Springs west of Route 127. The complete track of the tornado was 7.2 miles across Russell and Casey Counties. It intensified east of Route 127 with the worst damage occurring along a 1.5 mile stretch from Route 76 east over Oak Grove Road to Pattie Ridge Road. On Route 76, two mobile homes were totally destroyed and a modular built home was heavily damaged and moved off its foundation. The tornado tracked for a total of 5.8 miles before crossing the border into Casey County.||The tornado first touched down north of Russell Springs in northern Russell County west of Highway 127 where it did minor damage to trees, barns, and outbuildings. It intensified as it moved east, with the worst damage occurring along a 1.5 mile stretch from Highway 76 eastward over Oak Grove Road to Pattie Ridge Road. On Highway 76 a mobile home was destroyed and a nearby modular home was rotated 30-80 feet counterclockwise off its foundation, with a quarter of the home blown away. Two residents survived in an underground tornado shelter where they took refuge. One quarter mile east of these two homes, a modular home was completely destroyed when it became airborne and crashed to the ground 50 yards away. Residents were not home at the time of the tornado at this or any of the other homes destroyed along its path. ||On Pattie Ridge Road, another mobile home was completely destroyed along with two outbuildings. An east-facing exterior sidewall of a neighboring single-story brick home collapsed, with extensive roof damage to a large metal outbuilding at this location. Just before exiting the county, the tornado tore 80 feet of roofing off a large dairy barn and scattered debris through a nearby grove of trees. |||The tornado weakened as it moved into southern Casey County where it damaged more trees, barns, and outbuildings. The tornado lifted west-southwest of Windsor.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.74 NNW Humble, KY
F0 category
Mar 28, 1997
8:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Jamestown, KY
F1 category
May 6, 1984
1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F1 category
Apr 2, 1983
9:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F3 category
Apr 3, 1974
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F2 category
Mar 29, 1974
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F4 category
Apr 27, 1971
9:53 PM CST
Tornado report for Russell County, KY
Russell County · 7,122 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

Russell County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,117
Households7,210
Housing units10,146
Income
Median household income$50,520
$100k+ households30.3%
$150k+ households8.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,122
Attached single-family98
Small multifamily621
Large multifamily216
Mobile homes2,086
Housing mix
Single-family share70.2%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share8.3%
Mobile-home share20.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,300
Renter-occupied1,910
Vacant units2,936
Home value & age
Median home value$148,200
Owner homes $300k+14.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1989
Older-home share37.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,840
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 141 wind, and 9 tornado reports in Russell County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Russell County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Russell County is 1.75″. It was reported near Russell Springs, KY on May 17, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Russell 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 Russell County address?

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