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Hail history for Fairdale, KY

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 19, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Jul 20, 2018

Ane haili ijiin 200637

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon24

Tornado ijiin 10 mile17

Wind reports within 10 miles350

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairdale on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jul 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Fairdale

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Mar 19, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Fern Creek 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fairdale	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025	1.50 in ping pong ball	Parkwood, Greenwood, Sylvania 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Fairdale	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Smyrna 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Fairdale	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Fairdale meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Fairdale

Of 37 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (10) and March (8).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Fairdale

Apr 28, 2012 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Louisville (7 mi from Fairdale)

National Weather Service description (English): The National Weather Service Meteorologist in Charge observed 2 inch hail at Churchhill Downs.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Pleasure Ridge Park (5 mi from Fairdale)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Iroquois Park.

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shepherdsville (8 mi from Fairdale)

Jun 23, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Audubon Park (9 mi from Fairdale)

May 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Staniford Field (5 mi from Fairdale)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairdale

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 30, 2025	EF1	Fairdale 1 mi from Fairdale	5.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024	EF1	Louisville 9 mi from Fairdale	0.5 mi long, 170 yd wide
May 7, 2023	EF1	Edwardsville 10 mi from Fairdale	0.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 7, 2023	EF0	Riverside Gardens 9 mi from Fairdale	4.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023	EF1	Vaverly Hills 5 mi from Fairdale	0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023	EF1	Parkway Vlg 7 mi from Fairdale	0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023	EF1	Parkway Vlg 7 mi from Fairdale	0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022	EF1	Ashville 8 mi from Fairdale	7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jan 30, 2013	EF0	Sugar Grove 9 mi from Fairdale	0.4 mi long, 215 yd wide
Jan 30, 2013	EF0	Valley Vlg 8 mi from Fairdale	2.2 mi long, 215 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012	EF1	Thixton 8 mi from Fairdale	2.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012	EF1	Buechel 10 mi from Fairdale	0.5 mi long, 90 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairdale

350 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairdale since 2006, on 143 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 16, 2026	64 mph, a measured	Saint Matthews, Shepherdsville, Shively 8 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	damage a reported	Valley Station 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage a reported	Pleasure Ridge Pa 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage a reported	Pleasure Ridge Pa, Buena Vista, West Point 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Riverside Gardens 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2026	81 mph, a estimat	West Buechel, Bowman Field Loui, Staniford Field 10 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Newburg 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Brooks 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Brooks 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Louisville 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 Fairdale; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Fairdale.

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