Hail HistoryHail history for Bell County, KY
45 hail reports in Bell County since 2006 on 22 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 2, 2012.
Cities in Bell County
Recent hail in Bell County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Beverly 1 hail report |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Tinsley, Fourmile, Clear Creek Spgs 4 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Bell County by year
When hail season peaks in Bell County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Bell County
144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Bell County since 2006, on 78 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Calvin 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Fourmile, East Pineville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Miracle 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Ferndale 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wasioto, Dorton Branch, Blanche 5 wind reports |
| May 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Binghamton 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cary, East Pineville, Ponza 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Edgewood 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fonde, Pineville, Gardner 19 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Miracle 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 Bell County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).