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Hail history for Calvert City, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Calvert City on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Calvert City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Sharpe, Palma 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Calvert City |
| May 16, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Smithland, Newbern, Calvert City 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Calvert City |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Newbern 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Calvert City |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Ledbetter 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Calvert City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Calvert City by year
When hail season peaks near Calvert City
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (16) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Calvert City
May 16, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Smithland (8 mi from Calvert City)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail came in from Smithland, with the larger stones measuring from golf ball to tennis ball size.Apr 26, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tatumsville (6 mi from Calvert City)
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 (8 mi from Calvert City)
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.Jan 12, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Reidland (10 mi from Calvert City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported in the Reidland area. Numerous houses in a subdivision near exit 16 off Interstate 24 sustained roof damage. The vast majority of the hailstones were smaller than quarters. Copious amounts of hail covered the ground in some places, especially along Interstate 24 around exit 16. There was enough hail to cause a vehicle accident near exit 16. Small drifts of hail were still visible along the interstate into the early afternoon hours.Jul 24, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ledbetter (7 mi from Calvert City)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 1.5-inch hail at Ledbetter. The public reported golf ball size hail at Smithland.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Calvert City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | EF? | Smithland 4 mi from Calvert City |
| Jul 1, 2023 | EF0 | Eureka 9 mi from Calvert City |
| Apr 13, 2022 | EF0 | Briensburg 9 mi from Calvert City |
| Apr 13, 2022 | EF0 | Tatumsville 9 mi from Calvert City |
| Jun 23, 2019 | EF1 | Smithland 8 mi from Calvert City |
| Jun 21, 2019 | EF1 | Gilbertsville Airport 4 mi from Calvert City |
| Jun 23, 2018 | EF0 | Calvert City 1 mi from Calvert City |
| Dec 26, 2016 | EF0 | Elva 8 mi from Calvert City |
| Jun 2, 2014 | EF1 | Reidland 9 mi from Calvert City |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Smithland 8 mi from Calvert City |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF1 | Kuttawa 10 mi from Calvert City |
| Oct 31, 2013 | EF0 | Shady Grove 10 mi from Calvert City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Calvert City
102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Calvert City since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Mar 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Reidland, Calvert City, Gilbertsville 9 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Gilbertsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Reidland 2 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Tatumsville, Gilbertsville, Palma 4 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Scale, Ledbetter 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Tiline 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Sharpe 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Little Cypress, Calvert City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Ledbetter, Eureka 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Grand Rivers 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 Calvert City; 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 Calvert City.
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