Hail History

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Hail history for Prestonsburg, KY

Last hail within 10 milesJun 26, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 8, 2025
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles160

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Prestonsburg on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Prestonsburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 26, 20251 in
quarter		Cliff, Prestonsburg
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Prestonsburg		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Alvin, Prestonsburg
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Prestonsburg		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 Prestonsburg by year

206207408091011121314115116417118192012122232422526

When hail season peaks near Prestonsburg

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (5).

JanFeb3Mar1Apr5May6Jun3JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Prestonsburg

May 8, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Alvin (5 mi from Prestonsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture on social media showed a measured 2.5 inch hail stone found at the intersection of KY-194 and KY-1427 in the community of Alvin.

May 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Martin (7 mi from Prestonsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter go golfball size hail was observed by a state trooper. Large limbs and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Mar 27, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Prestonsburg (1 mi from Prestonsburg)

Jun 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Prestonsburg (7 mi from Prestonsburg)

Jul 26, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Prestonsburg (4 mi from Prestonsburg)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Prestonsburg

160 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Prestonsburg since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 11, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedNero, Odds
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedBonanza, Oaklawn Estates
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedDotson, Arkansas
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedDana
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedMyrtle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedMartin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedWhitaker, Cliff, Lancer
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedPrinter
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 31, 202458 mph, estimatedHagerhill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202458 mph, estimatedDavid, West Prestonsburg, Cliff
4 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 Prestonsburg; 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 Prestonsburg.

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