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Hail history for Ballard County, KY
36 hail reports in Ballard County since 2006 on 25 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 16, 2025.
Recent hail in Ballard County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wickliffe 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 4.5 in softball | Gum Corners, La Center 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Ballard County by year
When hail season peaks in Ballard County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Ballard County
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Ballard County since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Aug 14, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Blandville 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Wickliffe, Gage 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Kevil 2 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Ingleside 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Slater, Gage 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Ogden 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Wickliffe 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Ogden 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Hinkleville 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Wickliffe, La Center 2 wind reports |
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 Ballard County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).