Hail History

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Hail history for Elsmere, KY

Last hail within 10 milesApr 30, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 9, 2015
Hail days since 200665
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles301

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elsmere on 65 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 9, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Elsmere

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 30, 20251 in
quarter		Erlanger
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Elsmere		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Union, Independence, Hueys Corner
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Elsmere		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251 in
quarter		Delhi
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Elsmere		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 27, 20250.75 in
penny		Union
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Elsmere		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Elsmere by year

2065073086096103117121131145155161741841922022112212332442526

When hail season peaks near Elsmere

Of the 65 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (17) and May (12).

1Jan3Feb8Mar17Apr12May9Jun6Jul3Aug2Sep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Elsmere

Apr 9, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Delhi Hills (8 mi from Elsmere)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported near First Avenue and Talbert Street in Price Hill.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burlington (6 mi from Elsmere)

Apr 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (2 mi from Elsmere)

Jun 25, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burlington (8 mi from Elsmere)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel diameter hail to 1.75 inch hail was reported. Trees were blown down. A vehicle and gazebo were damaged. Signs were twisted and a warehouse roof collapsed about one mile north of Hebron.

May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cincinnati (8 mi from Elsmere)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elsmere

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2026EF1Limaburg
5 mi from Elsmere		4.8 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1Erlanger
2 mi from Elsmere		1.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Burlington
6 mi from Elsmere		3.1 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jul 13, 2016EF0Covedale
9 mi from Elsmere		0.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elsmere

301 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elsmere since 2006, on 129 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Apr 2, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 202651 mph, measuredHebron, Erlanger
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 202652 mph, measuredHebron
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 202648 mph, measuredHebron, Florence, Walton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202659 mph, measuredHebron, Wilder, Union
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 202653 mph, measuredHebron
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, measuredGtr Cin Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202560 mph, measuredGtr Cin Airport, Covington, Fort Thomas
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202558 mph, estimatedHueys Corner
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedErlanger, Independence, Fort Wright
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202558 mph, estimatedNewport
1 wind report		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 Elsmere; 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.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Elsmere.

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