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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Whitley County, KY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Whitley County, KY from April 28, 1959 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
66
Wind Reports
248
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Whitley County, KY · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Whitley County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video on social media of lots of hail falling near the intersection of Highland Park Avenue and the Cumberland Falls Highway (US 25W) in Williamsburg. A few larger... approximately quarter-sized stones visible in the grass. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Williamsburg, KY
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of golf ball sized hail on Jacks Fork Road off 26. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Rockholds, KY
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report of half dollar sized hail in Rockholds. Report passed on by SKYWARN HAM Network. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockholds, KY
2.50″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hailstones ranging in size between 1.5 inches and 2.5 inches fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Goldbug, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Goldbug, KY
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Clio, KY
1.25″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture of hail was received from southwest of Corbin along Cumberland Falls Hwy. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Rye, KY
2.00″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report with a picture was relayed by an Amateur radio operator in the Bee Creek community southeast of Bark Camp. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Bark Camp, KY
3.00″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A picture was received of at least 3 inch diameter hail from the Bee Creek community along KY 1193 in the vicinity of Bark Camp. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bark Camp, KY
2.00″ hail
Sep 24, 2024
9:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM Radio Operator reports 2 inch estimated hail in Rockholds... with a picture included.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockholds, KY
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2022
8:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF-DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN WHITLEY COUNTY NEAR ROCKHOLDS. TIME CONFIRMED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockholds, KY
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
1:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO FROM SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWING SEVERAL HAILSTONES... WITH QUARTER SIZE APPEARING THE LARGEST. THE REPORT WAS ALONG SUBDIVISION ROAD IN WILLIAMSBURG.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Goldbug, KY
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
3:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN THE GORDON HILL AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Corbin, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
2:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Corbin.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Corbin, KY
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
1:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was the size of golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Corbin, 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 Whitley County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Whitley County Dispatch reports downed trees near Mauney Chapel south of US-25W. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Deering, KY
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Liberty. Report of tree down at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Liberty, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Liberty, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Walden, KY
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in this area. Time estimated from area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Deering, KY
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Whitley County 911 Dispatch reported a down tree 1 mile north from the intersection of Hightop Road and US 25W on Hightop Road . Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Rye, KY
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Whitley County 911 Center reported a tree down at the intersection of Bee Creek Road and Southwood Estates. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Deering, KY
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
1:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Picture on social media of downed trees and power lines blocking Croley Bend Road in Williamsburg. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Liberty, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
2:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported to have been blown down on Lick Fork Road in eastern Whitely County. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Carpenter, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
2:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tees down on Keswick Road in southern Whitley County. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Lot, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported to have been blown down in the Mountain Ash community. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mountain Ash, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
1:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were reported to have been blown down in the Bearkat Drive vicinity in Williamsburg. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Williamsburg, KY
UNK mph
May 21, 2025
1:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported to have been blown down on US 25W near the intersection with Lick Fork Road. The event time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Youngs Creek, KY
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2025
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Whitley County EM reports localized straight line wind damage along Mosley Branch Road headed towards Knox County... just to the NE of the intersection with 1064. Outbuildings were damaged along with downed trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Wilton, KY
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2025
7:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 N Perkins. The Whitley County EM confirmed that they received a call about a tree on vehicle with entrapment. However... there was no evidence of this incident when responders got to the scene... and there are no known entrapments.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Perkins, 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 Whitley County

5 reports
EF1 category
Apr 4, 2011
4:03 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down northwest of Williamsburg Kentucky along Brays Chapel Road and remained on the ground until just west of Airport Road. The tornado crossed highway 25W and Kentucky 204 while downing and uprooting many trees and causing significant damage to several barns and outbuildings along its path. Additional straight line wind damage occurred just east of where the tornado lifted from around airport road east over Interstate 75. The tornado's maximum wind speeds were estimated between 90 and 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 WNW Clio, KY
EF1 category
May 11, 2008
8:15 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down 1 mile west of the Cumberland Falls State Park on Highway 90 and continued into Whitley County and across the park. Wind speeds with this tornado were estimated at 105 mph. Significant damage was done to the park supervisor's residence. Extensive numbers of large trees were blown across roads which made access to parts of the park impossible until they were cleared away. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted with some of the trees falling on cars and powerlines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.77 WNW Krupp, KY
F2 category
Apr 3, 1974
9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F3 category
Mar 12, 1967
5:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KY
F3 category
Mar 12, 1967
4:37 AM CST
Tornado report for Whitley County, KY
Whitley County · 9,964 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

Whitley County, KY area census snapshot

People & households
Population36,755
Households13,570
Housing units15,558
Income
Median household income$41,719
$100k+ households24.4%
$150k+ households7.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,964
Attached single-family108
Small multifamily1,449
Large multifamily366
Mobile homes3,640
Housing mix
Single-family share64.0%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share11.7%
Mobile-home share23.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,055
Renter-occupied4,515
Vacant units1,988
Home value & age
Median home value$120,600
Owner homes $300k+8.8%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1985
Older-home share41.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,308
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Whitley County

40701 187
Corbin, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40769 182
Williamsburg, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40906 109
Barbourville, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40759 25
Rockholds, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40771 12
Corbin, KY Hail, wind & tornado reports
40763 7
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40940 6
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 66 hail, 248 wind, and 5 tornado reports in Whitley County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Whitley County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Whitley County is 3.50″. It was reported near Rockholds, KY on April 28, 1959.

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

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

I am selling a home in Whitley 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 Whitley County address?

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