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Hail history for Eminence, KY

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 15, 20250.75 in (1-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)May 19, 2022

Ane haili ijiin 200615

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon10

Tornado ijiin 10 mile6

Wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Eminence on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 19, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Eminence

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Mar 15, 2025	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Pendleton 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Eminence	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Eminence meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Eminence

Of 15 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (4).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Eminence

May 19, 2022 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Pleasureville (3 mi from Eminence)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail was observed near Eminence in southern Henry County.

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chestnut Grove (7 mi from Eminence)

Oct 7, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eminence (1 mi from Eminence)

National Weather Service description (English): Local media reported that near Eminence, 1.75 inch hail cracked the windshield of a car.

May 11, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ballardsville (9 mi from Eminence)

Apr 5, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Slabtown (10 mi from Eminence)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Eminence

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	Jericho 6 mi from Eminence	7.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023	EF1	Pleasureville 3 mi from Eminence	1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2017	EF1	Bellview 2 mi from Eminence	1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 28, 2011	EF3	Bellview 2 mi from Eminence	2.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 6, 2008	EF2	Vigo 7 mi from Eminence	7.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006	F1	Shelbyville 9 mi from Eminence	2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Eminence

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Eminence since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Mar 1, 2017.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 27, 2026	61 mph, a measured	Eminence, New Castle 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 17, 2026	damage a reported	Chestnut Grove 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 2026	58 mph, a measured	Shelbyville, Cropper, Lacie 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Eminence, Bethlehem 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Pendleton, New Castle 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Chestnut Grove 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 2026	81 mph, a estimat	Worth, La Grange, Smithfield 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	59 mph, a measured	Cropper 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 2025	63 mph, a estimat	Chestnut Grove 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	New Castle 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.

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 Eminence; 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.

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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 Eminence.

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