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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Washington County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Washington County, KY from July 2, 1968 through May 31, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 40330 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
102
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Washington County, KY · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last May 31, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Washington County

27 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2024
11:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willisburg, KY
1.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2018
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL ALONG HIGHWAY 152.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Saint Catherine, KY
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2017
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWO REPORTS...
NWS Hail Report Location: Springfield, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED FROM A PILOT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maud, KY
2.00″ hail
May 10, 2016
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL TO EGG SIZE HAIL. HAIL DAMAGE TO CAR WIND SHIELD AND HOUSE SIDING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mackville, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
6:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of penny size hail in Mackville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mackville, KY
2.50″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media pictures submitted showed tennis ball size hail fell in Springfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Springfield, KY
1.50″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
5:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Washington County emergency management reported ping pong sized hail near Litsey.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.29 WSW Litsey, KY
0.88″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel sized hail fell near Willisburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Willisburg, KY
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail near Pulliam.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Pulliam, KY
1.25″ hail
Jul 13, 2013
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The media reported 1.25 inch hail at a rural location 6 miles south southeast of Bardstown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.37 W Bearwallow, KY
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2012
2:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 NE St Catherine, KY
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
3:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Willisburg, KY
0.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2007
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fredricktown, KY
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2006
8:35 PM EST
Hail report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Springfield, 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 Washington County

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 30, 2025
10:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of two homes damaged. TDS present on radar... likely tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Mackville, KY
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
10:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees snapped and barn damage on the 3200 block of Long Run Road. Debris was scattered at least 100 yards downstream.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Texas, KY
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down across Cisselville Rd near Loretto Rd intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Saint Catherine, KY
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2024
6:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springfield, KY
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2024
5:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large limbs and trees down in Idle Hour Park. Structural damage to baseball field.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Springfield, KY
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2024
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report with updated time from Springfield. Tree damage and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Springfield, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down and power lines down in Mackville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mackville, KY
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
7:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Willisburg, KY
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over road and dime sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Mackville, KY
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over Chaplin Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Willisburg, KY
58 mph
Jan 12, 2023
1:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM K6I2 ASOS VIA NWS CHAT OF A WIND GUST OF KNOTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Springfield, KY
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE BLEW DOWN ON STATE ROAD 55... BLOOMFIELD ROAD... NEAR SHAY LANE. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Saint Catherine, KY
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2021
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE SMALL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Springfield, KY
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
6:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. REPORT OF TREE DOWN IN WILLISBURG. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willisburg, KY
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DISPATCH REPORTED TREES DOWN ON THURMAN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Springfield, 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 Washington County

9 reports
UNK category
May 31, 2025
10:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 14 INJ *** An NWS damage survey team determined that an EF-2 tornado with peak winds of 125 mph... max width of 450 yards... and track length of 5.55 miles touched down on the morning of Friday May 30th in SE Washington county KY. This tornado completely destroyed two structures along Long Run Road... snapped and uprooted many hardwood and softwood trees... and then did mainly tree damage into Boyle county before it lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Texas, KY
UNK category
Apr 2, 2024
12:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees down here as the end point to the tornado in Nelson County. EF1 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Chaplin, KY
EF2 category
Feb 6, 2008
1:06 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down on Russell Lane about eight miles east-northeast of Springfield. The tornado completely blew away a large, well-constructed out-building. Six-by-six inch posts were snapped and piled up, while metal sheeting was blown about a quarter of a mile away. Concrete joists weighing two hundred pounds were displaced.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.06 WSW Deep Creek, KY
EF1 category
Feb 6, 2008
1:01 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on Pleasant Drive about two miles southeast of Springfield. It was embedded within an area of straight-line wind damage. The tornado blew the roof off a house, and threw it about 125 yards downwind. Several pine trees were snapped and small outbuildings were destroyed. A 14 inch diameter pine tree was snapped and moved about 45 yards downwind as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.03 ESE Jimtown, KY
F1 category
Nov 9, 2000
3:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A resident observed a funnel cloud before taking shelter. The tornado blew in his back door, shattering the glass. The man was injured by flying glass.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Sharpsville, KY
F1 category
Nov 9, 2000
2:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A barn was destroyed and a post was pulled out of the ground along with the concrete base. The barn owner reported seeing a funnel cloud before impact.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S St Catherine, KY
F1 category
Apr 20, 2000
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado destroyed two mobile homes and a tobacco barn. It also did roof, siding, and chimney damage to several homes, and damaged vehicles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Willisburg, KY
F0 category
Mar 1, 1997
12:59 PM EST
Tornado report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Springfield, KY
F0 category
May 5, 1996
1:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Washington County, KY
Washington County · 4,136 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Willisburg, 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

Washington County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,091
Households4,650
Housing units5,222
Income
Median household income$59,762
$100k+ households37.0%
$150k+ households10.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,136
Attached single-family26
Small multifamily407
Large multifamily42
Mobile homes611
Housing mix
Single-family share79.2%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share8.6%
Mobile-home share11.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,634
Renter-occupied1,016
Vacant units572
Home value & age
Median home value$168,300
Owner homes $300k+21.1%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1983
Older-home share46.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,362
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Washington County

40330 147
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40033 117
Lebanon, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40069 97
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40078 27
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40468 24
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40037 20
Loretto, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40040 4
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 27 hail, 102 wind, and 9 tornado reports in Washington County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 31, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Washington County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Washington County is 2.75″. It was reported near Springfield, KY on May 1, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Washington 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 Washington County address?

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