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Hail history for Frankfort, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Frankfort on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 19, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Frankfort ranks #715 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Frankfort
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Alton 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Frankfort |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Slickway 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Frankfort |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Frankfort by year
When hail season peaks near Frankfort
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and March (5).
Largest hail storms near Frankfort
May 19, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Choateville (1 mi from Frankfort)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail was observed in Frankfort.Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Frankfort (1 mi from Frankfort)
Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cloverdale (3 mi from Frankfort)
Oct 7, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sand Lick (10 mi from Frankfort)
National Weather Service description (English): The first of two supercells brought golf-ball sized hail just west of Stamping Ground.Mar 27, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alton Station (8 mi from Frankfort)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Frankfort
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | EF0 | Peaks Mill 7 mi from Frankfort |
| Dec 6, 2021 | EF1 | Choateville 2 mi from Frankfort |
| Apr 20, 2011 | EF0 | Frankft Cptl City Airport 2 mi from Frankfort |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF1 | Stedmantown 4 mi from Frankfort |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Frankfort
128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Frankfort since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Dec 21, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Switzer 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Frankfort 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | White Sulpher 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Frankft Cptl City Airport, Peytona, Frankfort 3 wind reports |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Frankft Cptl City Airport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Clifton 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Sand Lick 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Cloverdale 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Spring Station, Kennebec 2 wind reports |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Millville 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 Frankfort; 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 Frankfort.
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