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Hail history for Madison County, KY
48 hail reports in Madison County since 2006 on 23 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 25, 2023.
Cities in Madison County
Recent hail in Madison County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Kingston 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Slate Lick, Asbury 2 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 Madison County by year
When hail season peaks in Madison County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Madison County
157 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Madison County since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Apr 3, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Richmond, Kingston 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Berea 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Buckeye 1 wind report |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Buggytown 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | White Hall 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | White Hall 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bradshaw Mill 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Asbury, Buggytown, Terrill 3 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Richmond, Whites 2 wind reports |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Whites 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 Madison 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).