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Hail history for Cold Spring, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cold Spring on 63 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 3, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Cold Spring
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Erlanger 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Cold Spring |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Independence, Alexandria, Hawthorne 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Cold Spring |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cold Spring by year
When hail season peaks near Cold Spring
Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (18) and May (13).
Largest hail storms near Cold Spring
Aug 3, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Alexandria (4 mi from Cold Spring)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was reported along Otter Court.Jun 10, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alexandria (5 mi from Cold Spring)
Apr 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (10 mi from Cold Spring)
May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cincinnati (7 mi from Cold Spring)
Apr 26, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Hgts (1 mi from Cold Spring)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cold Spring
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | Amelia 10 mi from Cold Spring |
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Erlanger 10 mi from Cold Spring |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF1 | Blairsville 8 mi from Cold Spring |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF0 | Mt Washington 4 mi from Cold Spring |
| Apr 23, 2011 | EF1 | Ryland 8 mi from Cold Spring |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | Red Bank 8 mi from Cold Spring |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cold Spring
301 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cold Spring since 2006, on 136 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 4, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Erlanger 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Wilder, Bromley 13 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Turpin Hills 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Saint Bernard 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, New Richmond, Fairfax 5 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Norwood 1 wind report |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Lunken Field Cinc 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Covington, Fort Thomas 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Erlanger, Independence, Fort Wright 4 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newport 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 Cold Spring; 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.
Nearby cities
- Covington
66 hail days - Independence
49 hail days - Cincinnati
62 hail days - Florence
62 hail days - Fairfield
38 hail days - Mason
45 hail days - Hamilton
35 hail days - Middletown
32 hail days
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 Cold Spring.
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