Hail History

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Hail history for Knottsville, KY

Last hail within 10 milesSep 5, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 15, 2025
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles71

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Knottsville on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Knottsville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 5, 20261 in
quarter		Macio
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Knottsville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 20261 in
quarter		Herbert
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Knottsville		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 20250.75 in
penny		Knottsville
1 hail report · closest near the center of Knottsville		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Thurston
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Knottsville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251 in
quarter		Grandview
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Knottsville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Knottsville
1 hail report · closest near the center of Knottsville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20252.75 in
baseball		Doyle, Knottsville, Masonville
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Knottsville		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 Knottsville by year

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When hail season peaks near Knottsville

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (5).

JanFeb4Mar4Apr8May5Jun1JulAug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Knottsville

Mar 15, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Doyle (10 mi from Knottsville)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe storm produced a swath of hail up to the size of baseballs and wind gusts up to 50 mph from near St Joseph through the south and east sides of Owensboro. The area of Cummins Road just south of St Joseph sustained the most significant damage. Several homes sustained broken siding and windows, as well as roof damage. The storm continued to damage roofs and break windows as it passed near Panther Creek Park and through the south and east sides of Owensboro. Scores of vehicles sustained damage.

May 31, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Yelvington (7 mi from Knottsville)

May 19, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thurston (7 mi from Knottsville)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of quarter to golf-ball size hail fell northeast of Owensboro in northeast Daviess County.

Sep 27, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roseville (9 mi from Knottsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size or larger hail fell in southern Hancock County.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Knottsville (0 mi from Knottsville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Knottsville

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 8, 2018EF1Yelvington
7 mi from Knottsville		0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 8, 2018EF0Lewisport
9 mi from Knottsville		5.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2016EF1Doyle
9 mi from Knottsville		2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF0Brownwood Manor
8 mi from Knottsville		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF1Chambers
8 mi from Knottsville		6.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 11, 2009EF0Thurston
7 mi from Knottsville		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 28, 2009EF0Owensboro
9 mi from Knottsville		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 18, 2007EF1Owensboro
8 mi from Knottsville		2.0 mi long, 90 yd wide
Oct 18, 2007EF2Thurston
6 mi from Knottsville		7.5 mi long, 180 yd wide
Oct 18, 2007EF0Gatewood
2 mi from Knottsville		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 18, 2007EF1Utility
5 mi from Knottsville		6.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 22, 2006F1Whitesville
5 mi from Knottsville		4.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Knottsville

71 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Knottsville since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Jun 11, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedPhilpot
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedWhitesville, Macio, Philpot
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 2026damage reportedMasonville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202585 mph, estimatedThurston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedWeberstown, Goering
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202560 mph, estimatedWeberstown, Goering, Chambers
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202558 mph, estimatedWaitman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202560 mph, estimatedChambers, Utility
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedUtility
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202464 mph, estimatedBrownwood Manor
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 Knottsville; 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 Knottsville.

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