Lexington Storm History and Roof Context
Explore selected NOAA hail and wind reports associated with Lexington, with the recorded date, magnitude and geography kept separate from damage at an individual roof.
Selected Reports With Their Actual Meaning
The selected NOAA reports here include hail in 2019 and 2026 and an estimated thunderstorm gust in 2013. Their reported begin points fall inside the current Lexington boundary used in the retained research. That point association is not a storm track or a property-damage map.
The archive is a selection of reports, not every storm that occurred. The 2026 source remains incomplete and records can be revised. A known date helps a roofing conversation, while an inspection establishes the condition of the roof itself.
Selected NOAA Reports for Lexington
Open a year to read the report. Hail values are reported diameters in inches; the wind value retains its recorded estimated-gust unit of knots.
2026: 1 selected report
| Report date | Reported event and magnitude | Recorded geographic context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Hail; 0.75 inches reported hail diameter | Reported begin point inside current Lexington municipal geometry; Cleveland County. The report was relayed through mPING. | NOAA source data; event 1336326. |
2019: 1 selected report
| Report date | Reported event and magnitude | Recorded geographic context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2019 | Hail; 1 inches reported hail diameter | Reported begin point inside current Lexington municipal geometry; Cleveland County. No separate damage finding is stated in this selected narrative. | NOAA source data; event 844403. |
2013: 1 selected report
| Report date | Reported event and magnitude | Recorded geographic context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind; 52 knots, estimated gust | Reported begin point inside current Lexington municipal geometry; Cleveland County. No damage was reported. | NOAA source data; event 446468. |
Selected NOAA Storm Events records checked October 27, 2026. A reported begin point inside current city geometry is not a storm track, a historical-boundary finding or proof of damage at an address. Current-year source coverage is incomplete.
Weather Reports and Roofing Decisions
| Record | What it supports | What it does not establish |
|---|---|---|
| Reported hail diameter | Context for an event and material impact assessment | That every roof in Lexington was damaged |
| Estimated wind gust | The magnitude and basis recorded in the report | A measured gust at the property or an automatic replacement need |
| Reported begin point | A location associated with the event record | The full storm path, current roof condition or insurance coverage |
Use the Date to Explain What Changed
If you noticed missing shingles or water after an event, say when it happened. The roofer can check the affected covering, flashings and underlying condition while considering that history.
The 2013 selected wind narrative specifically reports no damage. That statement belongs to that report; it neither establishes nor rules out another event or a later roof problem. Keep the roof findings and the weather record connected without treating them as the same evidence.
Lexington Storm Record FAQs
Does a NOAA report prove damage to my roof?
No. It records reported weather at a stated time and location. Roof condition, cause and timing need their own assessment.
Is this a complete history of Lexington storms?
No. It is a selected set of verified NOAA records. Reporting, source coverage and current-year completeness limit what the archive can establish.
