Hail History

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Hail history for Lancaster, KY

Last hail within 10 milesApr 29, 20171.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2015
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles106

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lancaster on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Lancaster

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lancaster in the last two years.

Hail days near Lancaster by year

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When hail season peaks near Lancaster

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and May (3).

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Largest hail storms near Lancaster

Apr 7, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Buckeye (8 mi from Lancaster)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail stones as large as baseballs were reported by the Garrard County Emergency Manager.

Apr 19, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bryantsville (8 mi from Lancaster)

May 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Round Hill (10 mi from Lancaster)

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bryantsville (8 mi from Lancaster)

Oct 6, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hackley (6 mi from Lancaster)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of Golf Balls fell just west of Paint Lick, with a photo relayed via twitter.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lancaster

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2025EF1Rowland
9 mi from Lancaster		7.0 mi long, 90 yd wide
Apr 3, 2025EF1Harmons Lick
6 mi from Lancaster		1.8 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF1Wells Lndg
10 mi from Lancaster		0.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Danville Goodall Airport
8 mi from Lancaster		5.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Clifton
8 mi from Lancaster		0.9 mi long, 950 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Marcellus
7 mi from Lancaster		2.1 mi long, 950 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Marksbury
5 mi from Lancaster		1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Marksbury
4 mi from Lancaster		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Round Hill
10 mi from Lancaster		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 25, 2018EF1Hackley
6 mi from Lancaster		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 28, 2011EF1Stanford
9 mi from Lancaster		8.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 8, 2009EF2Hackley
6 mi from Lancaster		1.3 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lancaster

106 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lancaster since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Oct 19, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedLancaster
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedStanford, Bryantsville, Preachersville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedBuckeye
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Dec 18, 202558 mph, estimatedLancaster, Buggytown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202558 mph, estimatedStanford, Hyattsville, Bradshaw Mill
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202558 mph, estimatedWalnut Flat, Preachersville, Hyattsville
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202563 mph, estimatedStanford, Lancaster, Preachersville
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202558 mph, estimatedStanford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202558 mph, measuredGilbert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 24, 202459 mph, estimatedStanford
1 wind report		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 Lancaster; 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 Lancaster.

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