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Hail history for Benton, KY

Last hail within 10 milesApr 16, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062.25 inMay 7, 2023

Hail days since 200638

Days with hail 1 inch or larger21

Tornadoes within 10 miles15

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles87

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Benton on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 7, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Benton

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Apr 16, 2026	2 in hen egg	Sharpe, Palma, Oak Level 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Benton	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 Benton by year

When hail season peaks near Benton

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (5).

Largest hail storms near Benton

May 7, 2023 · 2.25 in · Brewers (6 mi from Benton)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo of roughly 2.25 inch hail was posted by a local broadcast station.

Apr 26, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tatumsville (7 mi from Benton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golf balls came from this storm, which had already tracked northeast across the Benton and Draffenville areas.

Apr 16, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sharpe (9 mi from Benton)

National Weather Service description (English): A supercell moved through the town of Sharpe, producing hail up to two inches in diameter. Hail fell for 10mins in some spots, accumulating to 1-2 on the ground. Hail produced damage to siding and broke windows in Sharpe. Numerous reports and social media posts were shared of large hail and/or hail accumulations in the area.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dexter (8 mi from Benton)

Apr 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dexter (8 mi from Benton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Benton

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jul 1, 2023	EF0	Oak Level 7 mi from Benton	16.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022	EF0	Briensburg 4 mi from Benton	0.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022	EF0	Tatumsville 5 mi from Benton	0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	Harvy 8 mi from Benton	18.1 mi long, 2,450 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020	EF1	Benton 2 mi from Benton	2.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 23, 2019	EF1	Tatumsville 8 mi from Benton	0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 21, 2019	EF1	Gilbertsville Airport 10 mi from Benton	0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 26, 2016	EF0	Elva 8 mi from Benton	1.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 10, 2016	EF1	Harvy 8 mi from Benton	3.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 3, 2014	EF1	Walnut Grove 2 mi from Benton	0.4 mi long, 125 yd wide
Dec 21, 2013	EF0	Wadesboro 9 mi from Benton	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 18, 2013	EF0	Symsonia 9 mi from Benton	2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Benton

87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Benton since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Mar 1, 2017.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 20, 2026	damage reported	Hardin, Benton 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 2026	damage reported	Benton 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026	damage reported	Symsonia 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 16, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Tatumsville, Kaler, Gilbertsville 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	85 mph, estimated	Hardin, Scale 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 2024	75 mph, estimated	Wadesboro 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2024	70 mph, estimated	Benton, Sharpe 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 2024	70 mph, estimated	Dogtown 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 2023	64 mph, estimated	Benton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 2023	64 mph, estimated	Benton 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 Benton; 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 Benton.

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