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Hail history for Buechel, KY

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 16, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Jul 20, 2018

Ane haili ijiin 200646

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon36

Tornado ijiin 10 mile20

Wind reports within 10 miles432

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buechel on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jul 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Buechel

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
May 16, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Louisville 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Buechel	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Fern Creek 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Buechel	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025	1.50 in ping pong ball	Parkwood, St Matthews, Jeffersonville 5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Buechel	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Smyrna 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Buechel	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Buechel meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Buechel

Of 46 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (13) and May (8).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Buechel

May 15, 2009 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Windy Hills (6 mi from Buechel)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Louisville (7 mi from Buechel)

National Weather Service description (English): The National Weather Service Meteorologist in Charge observed 2 inch hail at Churchhill Downs.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Pleasure Ridge Park (7 mi from Buechel)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Iroquois Park.

Aug 16, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jeffersonville (8 mi from Buechel)

Apr 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Louisville (6 mi from Buechel)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Buechel

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 3, 2025	EF3	Jeffersontown 4 mi from Buechel	9.7 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 30, 2025	EF1	Fairdale 9 mi from Buechel	5.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024	EF1	Louisville 9 mi from Buechel	0.5 mi long, 170 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023	EF1	Parkway Vlg 3 mi from Buechel	0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023	EF1	Parkway Vlg 3 mi from Buechel	0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023	EF1	Avoca 10 mi from Buechel	2.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022	EF1	Ashville 6 mi from Buechel	7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012	EF1	Thixton 8 mi from Buechel	2.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012	EF1	Buechel 3 mi from Buechel	0.5 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012	EF1	Indian Hills 6 mi from Buechel	7.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011	EF2	Louisville 7 mi from Buechel	1.2 mi long, 120 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011	EF1	Strathmoor Manor 2 mi from Buechel	1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buechel

432 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buechel since 2006, on 163 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 16, 2026	64 mph, a measured	Saint Matthews, Hillview 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage a reported	Saint Matthews 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Indian Hills 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Richlawn 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2026	81 mph, a estimat	West Buechel, Bowman Field Loui, Staniford Field 10 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Newburg 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Brooks 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 2026	61 mph, a estimat	Bonnenburger, Utica 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	64 mph, a measured	Louisville, Brooks 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Louisville 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.

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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Buechel; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Buechel.

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