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Hail history for Prestonsburg, KY

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 26, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)May 8, 2025

Ane haili ijiin 200618

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon13

Wind reports within 10 miles160

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Prestonsburg on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Prestonsburg

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jun 26, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Cliff, Prestonsburg 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Prestonsburg	NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 2025	2.50 in tennis ball	Alvin, Prestonsburg 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Prestonsburg	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 18 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (5).

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May 8, 2025 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Alvin (5 mi from Prestonsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture on social media showed a measured 2.5 inch hail stone found at the intersection of KY-194 and KY-1427 in the community of Alvin.

May 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Martin (7 mi from Prestonsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter go golfball size hail was observed by a state trooper. Large limbs and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Mar 27, 2017 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Prestonsburg (1 mi from Prestonsburg)

Jun 20, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Prestonsburg (7 mi from Prestonsburg)

Jul 26, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Prestonsburg (4 mi from Prestonsburg)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Prestonsburg

160 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Prestonsburg since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 11, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 4, 2026	damage a reported	Nero, Odds 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026	damage a reported	Bonanza, Oaklawn Estates 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	damage a reported	Dotson, Arkansas 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage a reported	Dana 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Myrtle 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Martin 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Whitaker, Cliff, Lancer 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Printer 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 31, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	Hagerhill 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	David, West Prestonsburg, Cliff 4 wind reports	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 Prestonsburg; 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 Prestonsburg.

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