Hail History

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Hail history for Highview, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 2, 2012
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles367

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Highview on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Highview

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Mt Washington, Ting
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Highview		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Fern Creek
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Highview		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Parkwood, St Matthews, Highview
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Highview		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 20251 in
quarter		Smyrna
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Highview		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 Highview by year

30640710820910311512213114515316317118119201212232312442526

When hail season peaks near Highview

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (13) and March (8).

Jan2Feb8Mar13Apr7May4Jun3Jul3AugSep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Highview

Mar 2, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Mt Washington (8 mi from Highview)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported in Mount Washington.

May 15, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Windy Hills (9 mi from Highview)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Louisville (9 mi from Highview)

National Weather Service description (English): The National Weather Service Meteorologist in Charge observed 2 inch hail at Churchhill Downs.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pleasure Ridge Park (9 mi from Highview)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Iroquois Park.

Apr 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Louisville (10 mi from Highview)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Highview

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2025EF3Jeffersontown
4 mi from Highview		9.7 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 30, 2025EF1Fairdale
8 mi from Highview		5.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
6 mi from Highview		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
5 mi from Highview		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Ashville
2 mi from Highview		7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF1Thixton
4 mi from Highview		2.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF1Buechel
2 mi from Highview		0.5 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF1Indian Hills
10 mi from Highview		7.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF2Louisville
9 mi from Highview		1.2 mi long, 120 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF1Strathmoor Manor
3 mi from Highview		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF2Jeffersontown
4 mi from Highview		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF1Tucker Station
6 mi from Highview		3.5 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Highview

367 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Highview since 2006, on 145 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202664 mph, measuredSaint Matthews, Hillview
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedMount Washington, Saint Matthews
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedIndian Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202658 mph, estimatedRichlawn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202681 mph, estimatedWest Buechel, Bowman Field Loui, Staniford Field
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedNewburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedBrooks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedBrooks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202545 mph, estimatedOkolona
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, measuredFairdale, Pleasure Ridge Park, Louisville
6 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 Highview; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Highview.

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