Hail History

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Hail history for Fern Creek, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 2, 2012
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles336

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fern Creek on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Fern Creek

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Mt Washington, Ting
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Fern Creek		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Fern Creek
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Fern Creek		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		St Matthews, Highview, St Regis Park
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Fern Creek		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 20251 in
quarter		Smyrna
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Fern Creek		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 Fern Creek by year

40640710820910311612313114615316317118119201212232322442526

When hail season peaks near Fern Creek

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and March (8).

1Jan2Feb8Mar14Apr7May5Jun4Jul4AugSep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Fern Creek

Mar 2, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Mt Washington (8 mi from Fern Creek)

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

May 15, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Windy Hills (8 mi from Fern Creek)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fern Creek (0 mi from Fern Creek)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of damaging hail were received from the Fern Creek area. One spotter reported 2 inch hail. Large hail damaged vehicles and the siding of several homes. A NWS employee observed many leaves stripped from trees and localized fog resulting from patches of hail left on the ground 2 hours after the storm passed.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Staniford Field (7 mi from Fern Creek)

Apr 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Matthews (7 mi from Fern Creek)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by an amateur radio operator.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fern Creek

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2025EF3Jeffersontown
2 mi from Fern Creek		9.7 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
7 mi from Fern Creek		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
7 mi from Fern Creek		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Avoca
9 mi from Fern Creek		2.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Ashville
3 mi from Fern Creek		7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF1Thixton
5 mi from Fern Creek		2.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF1Buechel
1 mi from Fern Creek		0.5 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF1Indian Hills
9 mi from Fern Creek		7.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF1Strathmoor Manor
3 mi from Fern Creek		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF2Jeffersontown
2 mi from Fern Creek		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF1Tucker Station
4 mi from Fern Creek		3.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Mt Washington
10 mi from Fern Creek		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fern Creek

336 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fern Creek since 2006, on 142 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202664 mph, measuredSaint Matthews, Hillview
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedMount Washington, Saint Matthews
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedIndian Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202658 mph, estimatedRichlawn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202681 mph, estimatedWest Buechel, Bowman Field Loui, Staniford Field
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedNewburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedBrooks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202658 mph, estimatedBeckley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedBrooks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202545 mph, estimatedOkolona
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 Fern Creek; 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 Fern Creek.

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