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Hail history for Highland Heights, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Highland Heights on 64 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 Highland Heights
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Erlanger 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Highland Heights |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Independence, Alexandria, Hawthorne 4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Highland Heights |
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Aug 3, 2015 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Alexandria (5 mi from Highland Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was reported along Otter Court.Jun 10, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Alexandria (6 mi from Highland Heights)
Apr 9, 2015 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Delhi Hills (9 mi from Highland Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported near First Avenue and Talbert Street in Price Hill.Apr 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (9 mi from Highland Heights)
May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cincinnati (6 mi from Highland Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Highland Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Erlanger 9 mi from Highland Heights |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF1 | Blairsville 8 mi from Highland Heights |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF0 | Mt Washington 4 mi from Highland Heights |
| Apr 23, 2011 | EF1 | Ryland 8 mi from Highland Heights |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | Red Bank 8 mi from Highland Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Highland Heights
303 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Highland Heights since 2006, on 138 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 4, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Erlanger 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 68 mph, a measured | Turpin Hills, Wilder, Bromley 13 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, Fairfax, Saint Bernard 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Norwood 1 wind report |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Lunken Field Cinc 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Covington, Fort Thomas 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Erlanger, Independence, Fort Wright 4 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Newport 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 Highland Heights; 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
- Covington
66 hail days - Cincinnati
62 hail days - Independence
49 hail days - Florence
62 hail days - Fairfield
38 hail days - Mason
45 hail days - Hamilton
35 hail days - Middletown
32 hail days
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 Highland Heights.
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