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Storm reports for February 20, 2002
On February 20, 2002, 40 hail, 10 damaging-wind and 0 tornado reports were logged across 4 states.
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On February 20, 2002, 40 hail, 10 damaging-wind and 0 tornado reports were logged across 4 states. The largest hail reported was 1.50″ (ping pong ball size) in Boone County, KY.
Storm day runs 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. Eastern (12:00–12:00 UTC), the convention the Storm Prediction Center uses. Radar hail estimates start October 2019.
Storm reports by state
| State | Hail | Wind | Tornado | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1.50″ |
| OH | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1.50″ |
| IN | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1.00″ |
| WV | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.00″ |
Cities with hail reported within 5 miles
| City | Population | Largest report |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 933,263 | 1.50″ |
| Covington, KY | 41,611 | 1.50″ |
| Upper Arlington, OH | 36,140 | 1.50″ |
| Florence, KY | 33,763 | 1.50″ |
| Independence, KY | 30,196 | 1.50″ |
| Erlanger, KY | 20,172 | 1.50″ |
| Elsmere, KY | 9,337 | 1.50″ |
| Grandview Heights, OH | 9,184 | 1.50″ |
| Fort Mitchell, KY | 8,766 | 1.50″ |
| Edgewood, KY | 8,526 | 1.50″ |
| Union, KY | 7,874 | 1.50″ |
| Villa Hills, KY | 7,763 | 1.50″ |
| Taylor Mill, KY | 7,116 | 1.50″ |
| Fort Wright, KY | 6,096 | 1.50″ |
| Crescent Springs, KY | 4,707 | 1.50″ |
| Ludlow, KY | 4,390 | 1.50″ |
| Crestview Hills, KY | 3,338 | 1.50″ |
| Park Hills, KY | 3,191 | 1.50″ |
| Wilder, KY | 3,091 | 1.50″ |
| Lakeside Park, KY | 2,852 | 1.50″ |
| Fort Thomas, KY | 16,914 | 1.25″ |
| Dayton, KY | 5,854 | 1.25″ |
| Southgate, KY | 3,802 | 1.25″ |
| Mariemont, OH | 3,487 | 1.25″ |
| Newtown, OH | 2,687 | 1.25″ |
Hail reports (40)
| Time (UTC) | Size | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 18:16 | 1.50″ | Boone County, KY |
| 18:25 | 1.50″ | Kenton County, KY |
| 19:55 | 1.50″ | Franklin County, OH |
| 18:45 | 1.25″ | Hamilton County, OH |
| 16:39 | 1.00″ | Spencer County, IN |
| 17:45 | 1.00″ | Switzerland County, IN |
| 18:12 | 1.00″ | Jefferson County, KY |
| 18:33 | 1.00″ | Jefferson County, KY |
| 18:35 | 1.00″ | Henry County, KY |
| 18:55 | 1.00″ | Shelby County, KY |
| 18:55 | 1.00″ | Henry County, KY |
| 19:00 | 1.00″ | Shelby County, KY |
| 19:05 | 1.00″ | Henry County, KY |
| 19:05 | 1.00″ | Clinton County, OH |
| 23:55 | 1.00″ | Perry County, KY |
| 23:59 | 1.00″ | Cabell County, WV |
| 00:54 | 1.00″ | Pike County, KY |
| 01:00 | 0.88″ | Pike County, KY |
| 16:15 | 0.75″ | Dubois County, IN |
| 16:45 | 0.75″ | Harrison County, IN |
| 17:15 | 0.75″ | Warren County, KY |
| 17:40 | 0.75″ | Edmonson County, KY |
| 17:45 | 0.75″ | Meade County, KY |
| 17:45 | 0.75″ | Carroll County, KY |
| 17:54 | 0.75″ | Harrison County, IN |
| 18:08 | 0.75″ | Jefferson County, KY |
| 18:15 | 0.75″ | Jefferson County, KY |
| 18:30 | 0.75″ | Campbell County, KY |
| 18:37 | 0.75″ | Oldham County, KY |
| 19:00 | 0.75″ | Owen County, KY |
| 19:01 | 0.75″ | Clermont County, OH |
| 19:20 | 0.75″ | Warren County, OH |
| 19:20 | 0.75″ | Fayette County, OH |
| 19:40 | 0.75″ | Clinton County, OH |
| 19:44 | 0.75″ | Grant County, KY |
| 19:55 | 0.75″ | Pickaway County, OH |
| 23:40 | 0.75″ | Wolfe County, KY |
| 23:47 | 0.75″ | Perry County, KY |
| 00:27 | 0.75″ | Leslie County, KY |
| 00:29 | 0.75″ | Knott County, KY |
Damage, injuries and deaths
National Weather Service offices recorded about $193,000 in property damage and 1 injury from hail, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes across the US on this storm day (50 events in 4 states). Injuries and deaths are those the events caused directly.
| County | Events | Injuries | Deaths | Property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County, IN | 1 | 1 | 0 | $40,000 |
| Harrison County, IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | $60,000 |
| Knox County, OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | $15,000 |
| Seneca County, OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | $15,000 |
| Henry County, KY | 1 | 0 | 0 | $10,000 |
| Owen County, KY | 1 | 0 | 0 | $10,000 |
| Summit County, OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | $10,000 |
| Clinton County, OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | $8,000 |
| Franklin County, OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | $7,000 |
| Hamilton County, OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | $6,000 |
| Clermont County, OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | $3,000 |
| Fayette County, OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | $3,000 |
What the National Weather Service wrote
- Floyd County, IN (near New Albany) · Thunderstorm wind 86 mph · $40,000 · 1 injury
“Thunderstorm winds blew over a mobile home. One occupant was injured.” - Harrison County, IN (near Lanesville) · Thunderstorm wind 86 mph · $60,000
“A mobile home was overturned. Several porches were blown off.” - Seneca County, OH (near Fostoria) · Thunderstorm wind · $15,000
“Thunderstorm winds downed two large trees. One of the trees damaged a small outbuilding.” - Knox County, OH (near Mt Vernon) · Thunderstorm wind · $15,000
“Thunderstorm winds downed several trees, blew out a window and damaged a roof in Mount Vernon.” - Owen County, KY (near New Liberty) · Thunderstorm wind 58 mph · $10,000
“A barn sustained severe roof damage in the northern part of the county.” - Summit County, OH (near Greensburg) · Thunderstorm wind · $10,000
“Thunderstorm winds downed a few power poles.”
Event narratives from NWS Storm Data, shortened. Up to six per day, chosen by deaths, injuries, damage and size.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Storm Events Database, as entered by National Weather Service offices; data through July 31, 2026. Damage is in dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation.
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