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Hail history for Reidland, KY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20260.75 in (penny)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20062.1 inDec 17, 2016

Hail days since 200641

Days with hail 1 inch or larger22

Tornadoes within 10 miles12

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles101

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Reidland on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.1 in on Dec 17, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Reidland

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 2, 2026	0.75 in penny	Reidland 1 hail report · closest near the center of Reidland	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 16, 2026	2 in hen egg	Hardmoney, Sharpe, Palma 4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Reidland	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	Cecil 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Reidland	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 2025	1 in quarter	Newbern 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Reidland	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	Ledbetter, Lone Oak 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Reidland	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 Reidland by year

When hail season peaks near Reidland

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and May (10).

Largest hail storms near Reidland

Dec 17, 2016 · 2.1 in · Lone Oak (8 mi from Reidland)

National Weather Service description (English): The hailstones were covered with icy spikes. The diameters of the largest hailstones were just over two inches from the end of one spike to the other spike.

Apr 16, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hardmoney (6 mi from Reidland)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail measured to two inches fell south of Freemont and dented back porch wood.

Apr 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smithland (8 mi from Reidland)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail fell on U.S. Highway 60 between Smithland and Ledbetter. This was the same storm that produced large hail in northwest Marshall County.

Mar 2, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Paducah (8 mi from Reidland)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of golf balls in Paducah, mostly in the downtown area north along the Ohio River.

Jan 12, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Reidland (0 mi from Reidland)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported in the Reidland area. Numerous houses in a subdivision near exit 16 off Interstate 24 sustained roof damage. The vast majority of the hailstones were smaller than quarters. Copious amounts of hail covered the ground in some places, especially along Interstate 24 around exit 16. There was enough hail to cause a vehicle accident near exit 16. Small drifts of hail were still visible along the interstate into the early afternoon hours.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Reidland

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 26, 2024	EF?	Smithland 8 mi from Reidland	0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 8, 2024	EF?	Tyler 4 mi from Reidland	0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 3, 2023	EF2	Hardmoney 6 mi from Reidland	1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Dec 5, 2021	EF0	Ledbetter 3 mi from Reidland	0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Feb 24, 2018	EF1	St Johns 7 mi from Reidland	1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 26, 2016	EF0	Elva 7 mi from Reidland	1.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 2, 2014	EF1	Reidland 1 mi from Reidland	1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	Brookport 9 mi from Reidland	7.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013	EF2	New Liberty 8 mi from Reidland	3.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013	EF2	Smithland 9 mi from Reidland	12.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Oct 31, 2013	EF0	Shady Grove 3 mi from Reidland	1.0 mi long, 40 yd wide
Oct 31, 2013	EF1	Reidland 1 mi from Reidland	0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Reidland

101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Reidland since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Apr 4, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 20, 2026	damage reported	Lone Oak 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 2026	damage reported	Symsonia, Reidland 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	damage reported	Lone Oak 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026	damage reported	Reidland 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 18, 2025	81 mph, estimated	Woodlawn 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 2025	64 mph, estimated	Futrell 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	70 mph, estimated	Scale, Cecil, Ledbetter 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025	90 mph, estimated	Massac, Avondale Hgts, Brookport 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Lone Oak 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2024	100 mph, estimated	St Johns, Sharpe 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 Reidland; 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 Reidland.

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