50 mph estimated gust near Martin
A picture on social media showed a tree that had been blown down onto an old mobile home in the vicinity of Martin, resulting in substantial roof damage.
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For Knott County, NOAA lists 2 hail reports (largest 1.5 in), 5 damaging-wind reports (up to 50 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
A picture on social media showed a tree that had been blown down onto an old mobile home in the vicinity of Martin, resulting in substantial roof damage.
A trained spotter reported hail 1 inch in diameter, along with 2.8 inches of rain from the storm that passed over the East Kentucky Science Center, located on the Big Sandy Community and Technical College campus.
A photo was submitted showing two hailstones with a diameter greater than 2 inches in the Lost Creek community. The largest stone appears to be 2.75 inches or larger.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Hindman
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Roof inspection or estimate | Free – $400 |
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $8,000 – $16,000 |
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