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Hail history for Russell County, KY
20 hail reports in Russell County since 2006 on 15 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2025.
Cities in Russell County
Recent hail in Russell County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Dent, Dallo, Horntown 3 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 Russell County by year
When hail season peaks in Russell County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Russell County
81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Russell County since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 17, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Russell Spgs 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Gum Corners 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Catherine 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Russell Spgs 1 wind report |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 47 mph, measured | Humble 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Middletown, Eller 3 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 100 mph, estimated | Jamestown 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 85 mph, estimated | Humble, Russell Spgs 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | Eli 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Long Bottom 1 wind report |
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 Russell 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).