Hail History

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Hail history for Harrodsburg, KY

Last hail within 10 milesApr 3, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 25, 2015
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles97

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harrodsburg on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 25, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Harrodsburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 3, 20251 in
quarter		Mc Afee
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Harrodsburg		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 6, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Burgin, Rose Hill
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Harrodsburg		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 Harrodsburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Harrodsburg

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and May (4).

Jan2Feb1Mar4Apr4MayJun1JulAugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Harrodsburg

Apr 25, 2015 · 3 in (tea cup) · Danville (9 mi from Harrodsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail stones as large as 3 were reported by the public and confirmed by social media pictures in Danville.

May 19, 2022 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mc Afee (6 mi from Harrodsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail was observed northeast of Harrodsburg in eastern Mercer County.

Feb 18, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stringtown (1 mi from Harrodsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was two inches deep on grassy areas and on US 127.

Feb 6, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burgin (4 mi from Harrodsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of between ping pong and golf ball size hail near Burgin.

May 10, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Stewart (9 mi from Harrodsburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harrodsburg

DateRatingWherePath
May 30, 2025EF1Burgin
4 mi from Harrodsburg		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF1Wells Lndg
8 mi from Harrodsburg		0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF1Rose Hill
4 mi from Harrodsburg		3.6 mi long, 80 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Danville
9 mi from Harrodsburg		3.6 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 3, 2018EF1West Needmore
9 mi from Harrodsburg		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 24, 2010EF1Mc Afee
7 mi from Harrodsburg		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 6, 2008EF1Stringtown
0 mi from Harrodsburg		0.9 mi long, 350 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harrodsburg

97 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harrodsburg since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jul 14, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedHarrodsburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedSalvisa, Harrodsburg, Buena Vista
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedHarrodsburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedBurgin, Harrodsburg Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202663 mph, estimatedVanarsdell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202558 mph, estimatedRose Hill, Harrodsburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedBurgin, East Bushtown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202460 mph, estimatedPerryville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202458 mph, estimatedHarrodsburg Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202485 mph, estimatedHarrodsburg, Buena Vista
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 Harrodsburg; 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 Harrodsburg.

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