Hail History

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Hail history for Lyndon, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 20, 2018
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger37
Tornadoes within 10 miles24
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles424

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lyndon on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Lyndon

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20261 in
quarter		Louisville
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lyndon		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Fern Creek
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lyndon		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		St Matthews, Jeffersonville, Highview
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Lyndon		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 20251 in
quarter		Smyrna
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lyndon		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Lyndon by year

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When hail season peaks near Lyndon

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and May (8).

2Jan1Feb5Mar14Apr8May6Jun5Jul3AugSep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Lyndon

May 15, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Windy Hills (2 mi from Lyndon)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Louisville (10 mi from Lyndon)

National Weather Service description (English): The National Weather Service Meteorologist in Charge observed 2 inch hail at Churchhill Downs.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Staniford Field (8 mi from Lyndon)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at Churchill Downs.

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crestwood (9 mi from Lyndon)

Aug 16, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jeffersonville (8 mi from Lyndon)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lyndon

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2025EF3Jeffersontown
5 mi from Lyndon		9.7 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Watson
9 mi from Lyndon		4.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Transylvania Beach
7 mi from Lyndon		3.2 mi long, 450 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Belknap Beach
7 mi from Lyndon		3.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
7 mi from Lyndon		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
7 mi from Lyndon		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Avoca
6 mi from Lyndon		2.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF0Conner
8 mi from Lyndon		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Ashville
10 mi from Lyndon		7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Apr 12, 2019EF1Frazertown
6 mi from Lyndon		8.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018EF1Ballardsville
5 mi from Lyndon		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018EF0Frazertown
6 mi from Lyndon		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lyndon

424 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lyndon since 2006, on 152 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedCrestwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 202664 mph, measuredSaint Matthews
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedGoshen, Prospect, Saint Matthews
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202658 mph, estimatedProspect
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedIndian Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202658 mph, estimatedRichlawn, Frazertown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202681 mph, estimatedWest Buechel, Bowman Field Loui, Staniford Field
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedNewburg, Prospect, Jeffersonville Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202661 mph, estimatedWatson, Bonnenburger, Utica
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, measuredLouisville, Cementville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Lyndon; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Lyndon.

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