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Hail history for Beaver Dam, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Beaver Dam on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Beaver Dam
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Beaver Dam, Render 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Beaver Dam |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Beaver Dam by year
When hail season peaks near Beaver Dam
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Beaver Dam
Apr 26, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dukehurst (8 mi from Beaver Dam)
Apr 8, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Flint Spgs (10 mi from Beaver Dam)
National Weather Service description (English): A confirmed picture via social media showed hen egg size hail fell near Morgantown.Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hartford (7 mi from Beaver Dam)
Jun 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baizetown (10 mi from Beaver Dam)
Feb 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Centertown (7 mi from Beaver Dam)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Beaver Dam
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | EF1 | Hartford 5 mi from Beaver Dam |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF0 | Rosine 8 mi from Beaver Dam |
| Jun 25, 2018 | EF1 | Render 3 mi from Beaver Dam |
| Nov 18, 2017 | EF1 | Taylor Mines 2 mi from Beaver Dam |
| May 10, 2016 | EF2 | Hartford 4 mi from Beaver Dam |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Beaver Dam
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Beaver Dam since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Mar 2, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Cromwell 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Prentiss, Hartford 2 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartford 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Beaver Dam, Rockport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Beaver Dam 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Hartford 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 61 mph, estimated | Beaver Dam, Rockport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Hartford 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Beaver Dam 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Beaver Dam 1 wind report |
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 Beaver Dam; 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 Beaver Dam.
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