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Hail history for Okolona, KY

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 16, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

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Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Mar 2, 2012

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Tornado ijiin 10 mile18

Wind reports within 10 miles433

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Okolona on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Okolona

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
May 16, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Louisville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Okolona	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Mt Washington 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Okolona	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Fern Creek 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Okolona	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025	1.50 in ping pong ball	Parkwood, St Matthews, Highview 4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Okolona	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Smyrna 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Okolona	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 48 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (14) and May (10).

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Mar 2, 2012 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Mt Washington (10 mi from Okolona)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported in Mount Washington.

Apr 28, 2012 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Louisville (6 mi from Okolona)

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 (5 mi from Okolona)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Iroquois Park.

May 15, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Windy Hills (10 mi from Okolona)

Apr 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Louisville (8 mi from Okolona)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Okolona

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 3, 2025	EF3	Jeffersontown 7 mi from Okolona	9.7 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 30, 2025	EF1	Fairdale 5 mi from Okolona	5.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024	EF1	Louisville 9 mi from Okolona	0.5 mi long, 170 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023	EF1	Vaverly Hills 8 mi from Okolona	0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023	EF1	Parkway Vlg 4 mi from Okolona	0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023	EF1	Parkway Vlg 4 mi from Okolona	0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022	EF1	Ashville 4 mi from Okolona	7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012	EF1	Thixton 5 mi from Okolona	2.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012	EF1	Buechel 5 mi from Okolona	0.5 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011	EF2	Louisville 6 mi from Okolona	1.2 mi long, 120 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011	EF1	Strathmoor Manor 5 mi from Okolona	1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011	EF2	Jeffersontown 7 mi from Okolona	1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Okolona

433 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Okolona since 2006, on 162 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 16, 2026	64 mph, a measured	Saint Matthews, Shively, Valley Station 8 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	damage a reported	Valley Station 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage a reported	Pleasure Ridge Pa, Mount Washington, Saint Matthews 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage a reported	Pleasure Ridge Pa 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Riverside Gardens 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Indian Hills 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Richlawn 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2026	81 mph, a estimat	West Buechel, Bowman Field Loui, Staniford Field 10 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Newburg 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Brooks 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 Okolona; 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 Okolona.

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