{ "dataset": "Louisville, KY storm events — 12-month window, 25-mile radius plus Jefferson records (floods and special weather statements excluded, matching the city page)", "license": "https://www.stormauditor.com/data-license", "provenance": "Consolidated by StormAuditor from public NOAA/NWS records (warnings, Local Storm Reports, NCEI Storm Events) under the published methodology at https://www.stormauditor.com/methodology", "refreshed_at": "2026-09-20T10:10:20.982+00:00", "window_days": 365, "schema_version": "2.0.0", "event_count": 95, "fields": { "id": "stable event identifier (source-derived)", "date": "event date (YYYY-MM-DD, local storm day)", "county": "county or county-equivalent (may be blank)", "city": "place name from the source record (LSR names may carry a distance/direction prefix)", "zip": "ZIP code when the source provides one (may be blank)", "eventType": "hazard tag: wind | hail | tornado | flood | lightning", "severity": "StormAuditor severity bucket (low|moderate|high|severe)", "evidenceLevel": "evidence level of the source record (warning|observed|...)", "confidence": "StormAuditor confidence score for the record (0-1, may be absent)", "windSpeedMph": "reported/estimated wind gust, mph (absent if n/a)", "hailSizeInches": "reported/estimated hail size, inches (absent if n/a)", "tornadoScale": "EF-scale rating when the source provides one (absent if n/a)", "damageTypes": "damage tags from the source narrative (may be absent)", "description": "source narrative excerpt (may be absent)", "source": "originating public record (NWS warning, LSR, NCEI, ...)", "sourceDetail": "issuing office / product detail for the source (may be absent)", "originStation": "reporting station identifier when applicable (may be absent)", "warningProductKey": "NWS warning product key for warning-derived rows (may be absent)", "lat": "event latitude (WGS84, may be blank)", "lon": "event longitude (WGS84, may be blank)", "rawWindSpeedMph": "source-reported wind value before display screening, mph (may be absent)", "windSpeedDisclaimer": "set when the wind value is a warning-projected figure rather than a measurement (may be absent)" }, "events": [ { "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-16-wind-38.22--85.67", "lat": 38.22, "lon": -85.67, "zip": "", "city": "3 SW Saint Matthews", "date": "2026-08-16", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.92, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "ASOS station KLOU Louisville Bowman. Delayed report.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet", "windSpeedMph": 64, "evidenceLevel": "observed" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-220-Jefferson-wind-2026-08-16", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-08-16", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-08-16. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-220" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-220-Jefferson-hail-2026-08-16", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-08-16", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-08-16. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". 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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 12 at 3:24PM EDT until August 12 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY", "sourceDetail": "NWS Louisville KY — Severe Thunderstorm Watch", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-A-577" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-202-Jefferson-wind-2026-08-11", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-08-11", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-08-11. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-202" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-202-Jefferson-hail-2026-08-11", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-08-11", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-08-11. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-202" }, { "id": "spc-2026-07-21-365-2003", "lat": 37.97, "lon": -85.97, "zip": "", "city": "West Point", "date": "2026-07-21", "county": "Hardin", "source": "SPC Storm Reports", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "tornado", "confidence": 90, "damageTypes": [ "Structural roof failure", "Debris penetration", "Complete shingle removal" ], "description": "A brief EF1 tornado occurred along Railroad Trestle Road... causing tree damage to the area. The tornado was on the ground for less than 1 minute. (LMK)", "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report", "evidenceLevel": "reported" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-152-Jefferson-wind-2026-07-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-07-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-07-21. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-152" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-152-Jefferson-hail-2026-07-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-07-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-07-21. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-152" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-153-Jefferson-wind-2026-07-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-07-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-07-21. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-153" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-153-Jefferson-hail-2026-07-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-07-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-07-21. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-153" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-150-Jefferson-wind-2026-07-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-07-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-07-21. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-150" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-150-Jefferson-hail-2026-07-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-07-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-07-21. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-150" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-154-Jefferson-wind-2026-07-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-07-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-07-21. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-154" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-154-Jefferson-hail-2026-07-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-07-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-07-21. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 1, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-154" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-157-Jefferson-wind-2026-07-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-07-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-07-21. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-157" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-157-Jefferson-hail-2026-07-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-07-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-07-21. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-157" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-143-Jefferson-wind-2026-07-18", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-07-18", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-07-18. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-143" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-143-Jefferson-hail-2026-07-18", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-07-18", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-07-18. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-143" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-119-Jefferson-wind-2026-06-26", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-06-26", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-06-26. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-119" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-119-Jefferson-hail-2026-06-26", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-06-26", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-06-26. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-119" }, { "id": "asos-bf-LOU-2026-06-22", "lat": 38.228, "lon": -85.6637, "zip": "", "city": "LOUISVILLE/BOWMAN", "date": "2026-06-22", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM ASOS Station", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.95, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "LOUISVILLE/BOWMAN (LOU) recorded a 50 mph gust.", "sourceDetail": "KY_ASOS automated observation — LOUISVILLE/BOWMAN (LOU) [365d backfill 2026-08]", "windSpeedMph": 50, "evidenceLevel": "observed" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-104-Jefferson-wind-2026-06-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-06-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-06-21. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-104" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-104-Jefferson-hail-2026-06-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-06-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-06-21. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-104" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-102-Jefferson-wind-2026-06-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-06-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-06-21. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-102" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-102-Jefferson-hail-2026-06-21", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-06-21", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-06-21. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-102" }, { "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-18-wind-38.22--85.67", "lat": 38.22, "lon": -85.67, "zip": "", "city": "3 SW Saint Matthews", "date": "2026-06-18", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.92, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "ASOS station KLOU Louisville Bowmn.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet", "windSpeedMph": 62, "evidenceLevel": "observed" }, { "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-18-wind-38.17--85.74", "lat": 38.17, "lon": -85.74, "zip": "", "city": "1 N Louisville Int'l Ai", "date": "2026-06-18", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.92, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 N Louisville Int'l Ai", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet", "windSpeedMph": 62, "evidenceLevel": "observed" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-94-Jefferson-wind-2026-06-18", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-06-18", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-06-18. 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This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-88" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-TO-W-19-Jefferson-tornado-2026-06-18", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-06-18", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "severe", "eventType": "tornado", "confidence": 0.85, "damageTypes": [ "Structural roof failure", "Debris penetration", "Complete shingle removal" ], "description": "Tornado Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-06-18. 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This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 1, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-71" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-72-Jefferson-wind-2026-05-16", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-05-16", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-05-16. Storm tag wind: 50 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 50, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-72" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-72-Jefferson-hail-2026-05-16", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-05-16", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-05-16. Storm tag hail: 1\". 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(LMK)", "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report", "windSpeedMph": 58, "evidenceLevel": "reported" }, { "id": "asos-bf-SDF-2026-04-27", "lat": 38.1774, "lon": -85.7308, "zip": "", "city": "Louisville Intl", "date": "2026-04-27", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM ASOS Station", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.95, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Louisville Intl (SDF) recorded a 54 mph gust.", "sourceDetail": "KY_ASOS automated observation — Louisville Intl (SDF) [365d backfill 2026-08]", "windSpeedMph": 54, "evidenceLevel": "observed" }, { "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-01-wind-38.24--85.23", "lat": 38.24, "lon": -85.23, "zip": "", "city": "1 N Shelbyville", "date": "2026-04-01", "county": "Shelby", "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.92, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Small branches down with heavy rain_ at least 60 mph winds.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — NWS Employee via Iowa Mesonet", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "reported" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-35-Jefferson-wind-2026-04-01", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-04-01", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-04-01. 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Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-24" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-24-Jefferson-hail-2026-03-16", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-03-16", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-03-16. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". 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This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-23" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-20-Jefferson-wind-2026-03-15", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-03-15", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "severe", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-03-15. Storm tag wind: 80 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 80, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-20" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-20-Jefferson-hail-2026-03-15", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-03-15", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-03-15. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-20" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-22-Jefferson-wind-2026-03-15", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-03-15", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-03-15. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-22" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-22-Jefferson-hail-2026-03-15", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-03-15", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-03-15. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 0.75, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-22" }, { "id": "asos-bf-SDF-2026-03-11", "lat": 38.1774, "lon": -85.7308, "zip": "", "city": "Louisville Intl", "date": "2026-03-11", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM ASOS Station", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.95, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Louisville Intl (SDF) recorded a 54 mph gust.", "sourceDetail": "KY_ASOS automated observation — Louisville Intl (SDF) [365d backfill 2026-08]", "windSpeedMph": 54, "evidenceLevel": "observed" }, { "id": "iem-lsr-2026-02-19-hail-37.91--85.57", "lat": 37.91, "lon": -85.57, "zip": "", "city": "1 N Deatsville", "date": "2026-02-19", "county": "Nelson", "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports", "severity": "high", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.92, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Hail a little larger than quarter size.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Public via Iowa Mesonet", "evidenceLevel": "reported", "hailSizeInches": 1 }, { "id": "iem-lsr-2026-02-19-hail-37.91--85.47", "lat": 37.91, "lon": -85.47, "zip": "", "city": "1 N Coxs Creek", "date": "2026-02-19", "county": "Nelson", "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports", "severity": "high", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.92, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "HAIL reported near 1 N Coxs Creek", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Public via Iowa Mesonet", "evidenceLevel": "reported", "hailSizeInches": 1 }, { "id": "iem-lsr-2026-02-19-hail-37.92--85.32", "lat": 37.92, "lon": -85.32, "zip": "", "city": "Bloomfield", "date": "2026-02-19", "county": "Nelson", "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports", "severity": "high", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.92, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "HAIL reported near Bloomfield", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Public via Iowa Mesonet", "evidenceLevel": "reported", "hailSizeInches": 1 }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-2-Jefferson-wind-2026-02-19", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-02-19", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-02-19. 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This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 1, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-2" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-3-Jefferson-wind-2026-02-19", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-02-19", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-02-19. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "windSpeedMph": 60, "evidenceLevel": "warning", "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-3" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-3-Jefferson-hail-2026-02-19", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-02-19", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "hail", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Shingle bruising", "Granule displacement", "Metal denting", "Vehicle damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2026-02-19. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — Severe Thunderstorm Warning", "evidenceLevel": "warning", "hailSizeInches": 1, "warningProductKey": "LMK-SV-W-3" }, { "id": "fema-3633-Jefferson", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2026-01-23", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "FEMA Declaration", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.95, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Federal disaster declaration: SEVERE WINTER STORM", "sourceDetail": "FEMA DR-3633: SEVERE WINTER STORM", "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill" }, { "id": "iem-lsr-2025-12-28-wind-38.18--85.73", "lat": 38.18, "lon": -85.73, "zip": "", "city": "1 NNE Louisville Int'l", "date": "2025-12-28", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports", "severity": "moderate", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.92, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "ASOS station KSDF Louisville Intl Airport.", "sourceDetail": "NWS LMK — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet", "windSpeedMph": 54, "evidenceLevel": "observed" }, { "id": "iem-ww-LMK-SV-W-308-Jefferson-wind-2025-12-28", "zip": "", "city": "Jefferson", "date": "2025-12-28", "county": "Jefferson", "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive", "severity": "high", "eventType": "wind", "confidence": 0.72, "damageTypes": [ "Roof shingle lift", "Soffit/fascia damage", "Tree strike risk", "Fence/screen damage" ], "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS LMK for Jefferson on 2025-12-28. 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