Hail — Rockcastle, Kentucky

2002-05-01 · near Countywide, Rockcastle, Kentucky

Event narrative

The same severe thunderstorm that moved through Pulaski county, traveled southeast across much of Rockcastle county. A large swath of hail ranging in size from quarters to golfballs pounded much of the county, including the towns of Brodhead, Level Green, Spiro, and Ottawa. Over 400 homes in Rockcastle county were damaged along with over 900 automobiles.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5298579. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.