Hail History

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Hail history for Dawson Springs, KY

Last hail within 10 milesSep 19, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 2, 2006
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles25

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dawson Springs on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 2, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Dawson Springs

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 19, 20250.75 in
penny		St Charles
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Dawson Springs		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Dawson Spgs
1 hail report · closest near the center of Dawson Springs		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Dawson Springs by year

20620708309110111312131411516172181191202122212312422526

When hail season peaks near Dawson Springs

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (4).

Jan1Feb3Mar7Apr4May1Jun3Jul1Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Dawson Springs

Apr 2, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dawson Spgs (2 mi from Dawson Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell for 15 to 30 seconds in Crofton. Dime size hail fell near Hawkins.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dawson Spgs (1 mi from Dawson Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported a mile east of Dawson Springs. Quarter size hail fell at Earlington. At Mortons Gap, nickel size hail and dented vehicles were reported.

Apr 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dawson Spgs Airport (2 mi from Dawson Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail was observed from the Dawson Springs area to the St. Charles area.

Sep 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olney (6 mi from Dawson Springs)

Jul 8, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dawson Spgs (0 mi from Dawson Springs)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dawson Springs

DateRatingWherePath
May 26, 2024EF3Olney
3 mi from Dawson Springs		15.4 mi long, 700 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF0St Charles
7 mi from Dawson Springs		0.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021EF4Dawson Spgs
1 mi from Dawson Springs		20.6 mi long, 2,000 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF0Friendship
9 mi from Dawson Springs		4.4 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF1Hawkins
8 mi from Dawson Springs		3.1 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF1Macedonia
8 mi from Dawson Springs		3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 20, 2014EF0Claxton
6 mi from Dawson Springs		1.6 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 2, 2010EF2Era
9 mi from Dawson Springs		9.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 10, 2009EF0Pod
10 mi from Dawson Springs		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 18, 2007EF2Macedonia
4 mi from Dawson Springs		1.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Oct 18, 2007EF2St Charles
4 mi from Dawson Springs		1.9 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dawson Springs

25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dawson Springs since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jan 30, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 9, 2026damage reportedHawkins
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 26, 202475 mph, estimatedIlsley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202360 mph, measuredPrinceton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 202264 mph, estimatedSt Charles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 11, 202081 mph, estimatedMacedonia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 201960 mph, estimatedBeulah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 18, 201760 mph, estimatedDawson Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 1, 201770 mph, estimatedDawson Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 201664 mph, measuredPrinceton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 23, 201558 mph, measuredPrinceton Airport
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 Dawson Springs; 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.

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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 Dawson Springs.

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