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Hail history for Ludlow, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ludlow on 65 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 9, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Ludlow
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Erlanger 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Ludlow |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Independence 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Ludlow |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Delhi 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ludlow |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ludlow by year
When hail season peaks near Ludlow
Of the 65 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (13).
Largest hail storms near Ludlow
May 22, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dent (7 mi from Ludlow)
Apr 9, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Delhi Hills (3 mi from Ludlow)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported near First Avenue and Talbert Street in Price Hill.Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burlington (10 mi from Ludlow)
Apr 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (8 mi from Ludlow)
Jun 25, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burlington (9 mi from Ludlow)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel diameter hail to 1.75 inch hail was reported. Trees were blown down. A vehicle and gazebo were damaged. Signs were twisted and a warehouse roof collapsed about one mile north of Hebron.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ludlow
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Erlanger 8 mi from Ludlow |
| Mar 19, 2025 | EF1 | Burlington 9 mi from Ludlow |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF0 | Mt Washington 8 mi from Ludlow |
| Jul 13, 2016 | EF0 | Covedale 5 mi from Ludlow |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | Red Bank 9 mi from Ludlow |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ludlow
339 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ludlow since 2006, on 135 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 4, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Hebron, Erlanger 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Hebron 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Hebron, Florence 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Hebron, Wilder 17 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Turpin Hills 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Saint Bernard, North College Hil 5 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Turpin Hills, Hebron, Fairfax 4 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Monfort Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Gtr Cin Airport, Norwood 2 wind reports |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Lunken Field Cinc 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 Ludlow; 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 Ludlow.
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