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Hail history for Hazard, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hazard on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Hazard
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Grigsby, Bulan, Fisty 7 hail reports · closest near the center of Hazard |
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Of 13 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (4).
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Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wooton (7 mi from Hazard)
Apr 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wooton (8 mi from Hazard)
Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smilax (10 mi from Hazard)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell on Granny Fork of Hwy 699 in Smilax.Apr 25, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Viper (5 mi from Hazard)
May 16, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ritchie (6 mi from Hazard)
National Weather Service description (English): Picture on social media showed approximately golf ball-sized (1.75 inch) hail south of Fisty.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hazard
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2008 | EF1 | Wooton 8 mi from Hazard |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hazard
159 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hazard since 2006, on 78 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage a reported | Hazard, Ary 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Wooton, Hazard, Viper 4 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Bulan 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Wooton, Smilax, Vicco 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Smilax 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Dice 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Manuel 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Browns Fork 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hazard, Lamont 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Lothair 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.
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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Hazard; 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 Hazard.
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