Hail History

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Hail history for Indian Hills, KY

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 16, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Mar 15, 2025
Ane haili ijiin 200650
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon43
Tornado ijiin 10 mile27
Wind reports within 10 miles480

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Indian Hills on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Mar 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Indian Hills

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 16, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Louisville
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Indian Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Fern Creek
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Indian Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20252.00 in
hen egg		Cementville, Sellersburg, Blackiston Mill
8 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Indian Hills		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Indian Hills meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Indian Hills

Of 50 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (9).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Indian Hills

May 15, 2009 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Windy Hills (2 mi from Indian Hills)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Louisville (8 mi from Indian Hills)

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 (10 mi from Indian Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at Churchill Downs.

Mar 15, 2025 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Cementville (8 mi from Indian Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind driven hail broke windows and caused hail drifts of 6 inches.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Albany (8 mi from Indian Hills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Indian Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2025EF3Jeffersontown
7 mi from Indian Hills		9.7 mi long, 350 yd wide
Sep 24, 2024EF0Cementville
7 mi from Indian Hills		3.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024EF1Louisville
8 mi from Indian Hills		0.5 mi long, 170 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Watson
6 mi from Indian Hills		4.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Transylvania Beach
5 mi from Indian Hills		3.2 mi long, 450 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Belknap Beach
7 mi from Indian Hills		3.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 7, 2023EF1Blackiston Mill
10 mi from Indian Hills		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
5 mi from Indian Hills		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
6 mi from Indian Hills		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Avoca
9 mi from Indian Hills		2.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Apr 12, 2019EF1Frazertown
9 mi from Indian Hills		8.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018EF1Ballardsville
8 mi from Indian Hills		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Indian Hills

480 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Indian Hills since 2006, on 166 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202664 mph, a measuredSaint Matthews
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage a reportedGoshen, Prospect, Saint Matthews
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202658 mph, a estimatProspect
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202658 mph, a estimatIndian Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202658 mph, a estimatRichlawn, Frazertown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202681 mph, a estimatWest Buechel, Bowman Field Loui, Staniford Field
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, a estimatNewburg, Prospect, Jeffersonville Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202661 mph, a estimatWatson, Bonnenburger, Utica
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, a measuredLouisville, Cementville, Haps Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202558 mph, a estimatLouisville
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 Indian Hills; 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 Indian Hills.

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