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Hail history for Eminence, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Eminence on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 19, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Eminence
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Pendleton 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Eminence |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Eminence by year
When hail season peaks near Eminence
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Eminence
May 19, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pleasureville (3 mi from Eminence)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail was observed near Eminence in southern Henry County.Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chestnut Grove (7 mi from Eminence)
Oct 7, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eminence (1 mi from Eminence)
National Weather Service description (English): Local media reported that near Eminence, 1.75 inch hail cracked the windshield of a car.May 11, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ballardsville (9 mi from Eminence)
Apr 5, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Slabtown (10 mi from Eminence)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Eminence
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Jericho 6 mi from Eminence |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF1 | Pleasureville 3 mi from Eminence |
| Apr 5, 2017 | EF1 | Bellview 2 mi from Eminence |
| Feb 28, 2011 | EF3 | Bellview 2 mi from Eminence |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF2 | Vigo 7 mi from Eminence |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F1 | Shelbyville 9 mi from Eminence |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Eminence
89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Eminence since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Mar 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Eminence, New Castle 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2026 | damage reported | Chestnut Grove 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Shelbyville, Cropper, Lacie 3 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Eminence, Bethlehem 3 wind reports |
| May 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pendleton, New Castle 2 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Chestnut Grove 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Worth, La Grange, Smithfield 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Cropper 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Chestnut Grove 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | New Castle 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 Eminence; 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 Eminence.
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