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Hail history for London, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of London on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 23, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near London
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Hightop, Maplesville 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from London |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | East Bernstadt 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from London |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hopewell 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from London |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near London by year
When hail season peaks near London
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near London
Mar 23, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · London (1 mi from London)
May 8, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hightop (8 mi from London)
National Weather Service description (English): A picture on social medai showed hail covering the ground north of Keavy along KY-192. The majority of the stones were closer to quarter-sized, however a few significantly larger stones were also visible in the picture, including some that were at least egg sized.May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Corbin London Airport (1 mi from London)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was observed at mile marker 29 on I-75.Apr 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · London (0 mi from London)
Mar 27, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bernstadt (7 mi from London)
National Weather Service description (English): A department of highways official relayed a report of half dollar to golf ball size hail from near Bernstadt to East Bernstadt.Tornadoes within 10 miles of London
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF2 | Hazel Patch 8 mi from London |
| Nov 14, 2007 | EF1 | Bernstadt 5 mi from London |
| Apr 3, 2007 | EF1 | London 4 mi from London |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near London
219 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of London since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on May 23, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Brock 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Lily 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | London-Corbin Air, Langnau 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Larue 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Oakley, Brock 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Dorthae, London-Corbin Air 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bernstadt 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Pittsburg, McGee Field Londo, Lesbas 4 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | London, Boreing 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Bernstadt 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 London; 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 London.
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