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Hail history for Simpson County, KY
14 hail reports in Simpson County since 2006 on 10 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 10, 2013.
Cities in Simpson County
Recent hail in Simpson County
No hail was reported in Simpson County in the last two years.
Hail days in Simpson County by year
When hail season peaks in Simpson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Simpson County
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Simpson County since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Feb 20, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin, Flat Rock, Salmon 3 wind reports |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Turnertown, Franklin 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Gold City 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin Whak Airport 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Black Jack 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Franklin Whak Airport, Franklin 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Franklin 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Franklin 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 Simpson 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).