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Hail history for Garrard County, KY
16 hail reports in Garrard County since 2006 on 11 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2015.
Cities in Garrard County
Recent hail in Garrard County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Cartersville 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Garrard County by year
When hail season peaks in Garrard County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Garrard County
68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Garrard County since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Oct 19, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Camp Nelson, Buena Vista, Bryantsville 4 wind reports |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hyattsville 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hyattsville 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Lancaster, Hyattsville, Cartersville 6 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Buckeye, Hackley 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Buena Vista 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Bryantsville 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 61 mph, estimated | Bryantsville 2 wind reports |
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 Garrard 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).