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Hail history for Fort Wright, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Wright on 66 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Aug 3, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Fort Wright
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Erlanger 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Fort Wright |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Independence, Hawthorne 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Fort Wright |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Delhi 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fort Wright |
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Of 66 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (16) and May (13).
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Aug 3, 2015 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Alexandria (9 mi from Fort Wright)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was reported along Otter Court.Apr 9, 2015 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Delhi Hills (5 mi from Fort Wright)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported near First Avenue and Talbert Street in Price Hill.Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burlington (10 mi from Fort Wright)
Apr 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (6 mi from Fort Wright)
May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cincinnati (4 mi from Fort Wright)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Wright
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Limaburg 10 mi from Fort Wright |
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Erlanger 6 mi from Fort Wright |
| Mar 19, 2025 | EF1 | Burlington 9 mi from Fort Wright |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF0 | Mt Washington 8 mi from Fort Wright |
| Jul 13, 2016 | EF0 | Covedale 7 mi from Fort Wright |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | Red Bank 9 mi from Fort Wright |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Wright
322 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Wright since 2006, on 134 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 4, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 51 mph, a measured | Hebron, Erlanger 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 52 mph, a measured | Hebron 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 48 mph, a measured | Hebron, Florence 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 68 mph, a measured | Turpin Hills, Hebron, Wilder 17 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 48 mph, a measured | Turpin Hills 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 46 mph, a measured | Turpin Hills, Saint Bernard 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 55 mph, a measured | Turpin Hills, Hebron, Fairfax 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Monfort Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Gtr Cin Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Lunken Field Cinc 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 Fort Wright; 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 Fort Wright.
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