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Hail history for Independence, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Independence on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Oct 19, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Independence ranks #257 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Independence
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Erlanger 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Independence |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Union, Independence, Hueys Corner 6 hail reports · closest near the center of Independence |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Union 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Independence |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Independence by year
When hail season peaks near Independence
Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (9).
Largest hail storms near Independence
Aug 3, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Alexandria (8 mi from Independence)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was reported along Otter Court.Oct 19, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Grants Lick (9 mi from Independence)
Jun 10, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alexandria (9 mi from Independence)
Apr 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (5 mi from Independence)
Aug 9, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grants Lick (8 mi from Independence)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Independence
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Limaburg 9 mi from Independence |
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Erlanger 5 mi from Independence |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Bracht 8 mi from Independence |
| Apr 23, 2011 | EF1 | Ryland 5 mi from Independence |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Independence
232 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Independence since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Apr 2, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Hebron, Visalia, Erlanger 3 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Hebron 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Hebron, Florence, Walton 3 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Hebron, Wilder, Union 11 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Hebron 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Gtr Cin Airport 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Gtr Cin Airport, Covington 2 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hueys Corner 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Erlanger, Independence, Fort Wright 4 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Gtr Cin Airport, Covington 2 wind reports |
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 Independence; 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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45 hail days - Hamilton
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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 Independence.
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