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Hail history for Larue County, KY
28 hail reports in Larue County since 2006 on 19 days. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Apr 3, 2007.
Cities in Larue County
Recent hail in Larue County
No hail was reported in Larue County in the last two years.
Hail days in Larue County by year
When hail season peaks in Larue County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Larue County
74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Larue County since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 22, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Upton 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Jericho, Barren Run 2 wind reports |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 59 mph, a estimat | Buffalo, Hodgenville 3 wind reports |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Gatton, Magnolia, Mt Sherman 3 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hodgenville 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hodgenville 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Mathers Mill 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 59 mph, a estimat | Roanoke 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 70 mph, a estimat | Hodgenville, Roanoke 3 wind reports |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 63 mph, a estimat | Roanoke 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 Larue 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).