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Hail history for Whitley County, KY
47 hail reports in Whitley County since 2006 on 26 days. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Sep 24, 2024.
Cities in Whitley County
Recent hail in Whitley County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 2.50 in tennis ball | Goldbug, Rockholds, Williamsburg Airport 6 hail reports |
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Hail days in Whitley County by year
When hail season peaks in Whitley County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Whitley County
198 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Whitley County since 2006, on 99 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage a reported | Deering 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Deering, Liberty, Walden 4 wind reports |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Highland Park 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Youngs Creek, Balltown, Mountain Ash 5 wind reports |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Meadow Creek 1 wind report |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Barton 1 wind report |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Woodbine 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Williamsburg Airport, Youngs Creek 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 81 mph, a estimat | Woodbine, Krupp, Youngs Creek 4 wind reports |
| May 8, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Woodbine 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 Whitley 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).