Hail History

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Hail history for Douglass Hills, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMar 19, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 20, 2018
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles317

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Douglass Hills on 43 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 Douglass Hills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Fern Creek
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Douglass Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		St Matthews, Highview, St Regis Park
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Douglass Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 20251 in
quarter		Smyrna
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Douglass Hills		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 Douglass Hills by year

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When hail season peaks near Douglass Hills

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and May (6).

2Jan1Feb6Mar12Apr6May5Jun5Jul4AugSep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Douglass Hills

May 15, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Windy Hills (5 mi from Douglass Hills)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fern Creek (6 mi from Douglass Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of damaging hail were received from the Fern Creek area. One spotter reported 2 inch hail. Large hail damaged vehicles and the siding of several homes. A NWS employee observed many leaves stripped from trees and localized fog resulting from patches of hail left on the ground 2 hours after the storm passed.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Staniford Field (10 mi from Douglass Hills)

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crestwood (8 mi from Douglass Hills)

Apr 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Matthews (5 mi from Douglass Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by an amateur radio operator.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Douglass Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2025EF3Jeffersontown
4 mi from Douglass Hills		9.7 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Transylvania Beach
9 mi from Douglass Hills		3.2 mi long, 450 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Belknap Beach
8 mi from Douglass Hills		3.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
8 mi from Douglass Hills		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
9 mi from Douglass Hills		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Avoca
4 mi from Douglass Hills		2.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF0Conner
6 mi from Douglass Hills		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Ashville
9 mi from Douglass Hills		7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Apr 12, 2019EF1Frazertown
6 mi from Douglass Hills		8.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018EF1Ballardsville
5 mi from Douglass Hills		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018EF0Frazertown
5 mi from Douglass Hills		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF1Buechel
5 mi from Douglass Hills		0.5 mi long, 90 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Douglass Hills

317 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Douglass Hills since 2006, on 128 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Aug 13, 2011.

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 reportedProspect, Saint Matthews, Pewee Valley
3 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, Smyrna
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedNewburg, Long Run, Prospect
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202661 mph, estimatedUtica, Prospect, Beckley
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202545 mph, estimatedOkolona
1 wind report		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 Douglass Hills; 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 Douglass Hills.

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