Hail History

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Hail history for London, KY

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 8, 20252.00 in (hen egg)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Mar 23, 2011
Ane haili ijiin 200629
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon17
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles219

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of London on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Mar 23, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near London

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 8, 20252.00 in
hen egg
Hightop, Maplesville
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from London
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 20250.75 in
1-sent coin
East Bernstadt
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from London
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin
Hopewell
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from London
NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar London meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan London

Of 29 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (10) and May (7).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan London

Mar 23, 2011 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · London (1 mi from London)

May 8, 2025 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Hightop (8 mi from London)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture on social medai showed hail covering the ground north of Keavy along KY-192. The majority of the stones were closer to quarter-sized, however a few significantly larger stones were also visible in the picture, including some that were at least egg sized.

May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Corbin London Airport (1 mi from London)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was observed at mile marker 29 on I-75.

Apr 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · London (0 mi from London)

Mar 27, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bernstadt (7 mi from London)

National Weather Service description (English): A department of highways official relayed a report of half dollar to golf ball size hail from near Bernstadt to East Bernstadt.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of London

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 2, 2012EF2Hazel Patch
8 mi from London
7.2 mi long, 310 yd wide
Nov 14, 2007EF1Bernstadt
5 mi from London
2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 3, 2007EF1London
4 mi from London
1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near London

219 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of London since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on May 23, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage a reportedBrock
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 2026damage a reportedLily
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage a reportedLondon-Corbin Air, Langnau
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedLarue
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage a reportedOakley, Brock
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage a reportedDorthae, London-Corbin Air
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, a estimatBernstadt
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202670 mph, a measuredPittsburg, McGee Field Londo, Lesbas
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202558 mph, a estimatLondon, Boreing
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202558 mph, a estimatEast Bernstadt
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 London; 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 London.

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