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Hail history for Clay County, KY
24 hail reports in Clay County since 2006 on 19 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 27, 2014.
Recent hail in Clay County
No hail was reported in Clay County in the last two years.
Hail days in Clay County by year
When hail season peaks in Clay County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Clay County
160 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Clay County since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Mar 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Goose Rock, Big Creek 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Larue, Sidell, Ice Cliff 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Sidell, Pigeonroost, Hima 4 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Horse Creek 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Herron 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Spurlock, Jonsee 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Pigeonroost, Barcreek, Gooserock 5 wind reports |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Horse Creek 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Sextons Creek 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Bernice 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 Clay 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).