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Hail history for Henderson, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Henderson on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in March and April.
Henderson 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 Henderson
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Ohioriver Ordinance 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Henderson |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Henderson by year
When hail season peaks near Henderson
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (7) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Henderson
Jan 8, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Evansville (10 mi from Henderson)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball hail was reported at the University of Southern Indiana, which is on the west side of the city of Evansville.Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wilson (5 mi from Henderson)
National Weather Service description (English): Gold ball size hail was reported just north of Wilson.Apr 7, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Henderson (4 mi from Henderson)
Jun 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Henderson (4 mi from Henderson)
Mar 28, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Geneva (6 mi from Henderson)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Henderson
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2020 | EF2 | Corydon 9 mi from Henderson |
| Feb 7, 2019 | EF1 | Robards 9 mi from Henderson |
| Aug 17, 2014 | EF1 | Niagara 9 mi from Henderson |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF0 | Rock Spgs 8 mi from Henderson |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF1 | White City 5 mi from Henderson |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Henderson
91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Henderson since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Mar 28, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | 42 mph, measured | Henderson 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Evansville, Henderson 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Robards, Corydon, Evansville 9 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Evansville 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Henderson, Zion 3 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Howell 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Evansville 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Henderson 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Weaverton 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Zion 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 Henderson; 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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34 hail days
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 Henderson.
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