Hail History

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Hail history for Rowan County, KY

Last hail in the countySep 4, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 16, 2025
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Damaging wind reports in the county140

22 hail reports in Rowan County since 2006 on 12 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 16, 2025.

Recent hail in Rowan County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 4, 20261 in
quarter		Cogswell
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 16, 20252 in
hen egg		Bluestone, Morehead, Rodburn
3 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Rowan County by year

0620720810911011112131415161171819120212212324125126

When hail season peaks in Rowan County

JanFebMar5Apr3May1Jun1Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Rowan County

140 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Rowan County since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 3, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedHilda, Bluestone
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedHilda
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedLakeview Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202653 mph, measuredSharkey, Munson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedGates, Elliottville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202558 mph, estimatedBrady, Morehead
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202558 mph, estimatedHamm
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedBrady
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202458 mph, estimatedBangor, Elliottville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202458 mph, estimatedMorehead, Wagner
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Rowan 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).