Hail History

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Hail history for Buechel, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 20, 2018
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger36
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles432

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buechel on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Buechel

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20261 in
quarter		Louisville
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Buechel		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Fern Creek
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Buechel		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Parkwood, St Matthews, Jeffersonville
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Buechel		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 20251 in
quarter		Smyrna
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Buechel		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 Buechel by year

40630708409102116122132146153162171181192012122423124325126

When hail season peaks near Buechel

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (13) and May (8).

2Jan1Feb6Mar13Apr8May4Jun5Jul3AugSep2OctNov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Buechel

May 15, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Windy Hills (6 mi from Buechel)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Louisville (7 mi from Buechel)

National Weather Service description (English): The National Weather Service Meteorologist in Charge observed 2 inch hail at Churchhill Downs.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pleasure Ridge Park (7 mi from Buechel)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Iroquois Park.

Aug 16, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jeffersonville (8 mi from Buechel)

Apr 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Louisville (6 mi from Buechel)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Buechel

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2025EF3Jeffersontown
4 mi from Buechel		9.7 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 30, 2025EF1Fairdale
9 mi from Buechel		5.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024EF1Louisville
9 mi from Buechel		0.5 mi long, 170 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
3 mi from Buechel		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
3 mi from Buechel		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Avoca
10 mi from Buechel		2.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Ashville
6 mi from Buechel		7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF1Thixton
8 mi from Buechel		2.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF1Buechel
3 mi from Buechel		0.5 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF1Indian Hills
6 mi from Buechel		7.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF2Louisville
7 mi from Buechel		1.2 mi long, 120 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF1Strathmoor Manor
2 mi from Buechel		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buechel

432 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buechel since 2006, on 163 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 reportedSaint Matthews
1 wind report		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
10 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, 202661 mph, estimatedBonnenburger, Utica
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, measuredLouisville, Brooks
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202558 mph, estimatedLouisville
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 Buechel; 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 Buechel.

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