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Hail history for Laurel County, KY
60 hail reports in Laurel County since 2006 on 31 days. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Mar 23, 2011.
Cities in Laurel County
Recent hail in Laurel County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 2.00 in hen egg | Hightop, Keavy, Maplesville 4 hail reports |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | East Bernstadt 1 hail report |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Hopewell 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Laurel County by year
When hail season peaks in Laurel County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Laurel County
258 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Laurel County since 2006, on 121 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on May 23, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Brock, Bush 3 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage a reported | Lily 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Langnau, London-Corbin Air, North Corbin 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage a reported | Oakley, Brock 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Dorthae, London-Corbin Air 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Bernstadt 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 70 mph, a measured | Pittsburg, McGee Field Londo, Lesbas 4 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | London, Boreing 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | East Bernstadt 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Pittsburg, Maplesville, Bert 5 wind reports |
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 Laurel 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).