Hail History

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Hail history for Massac, KY

Last hail within 10 milesJul 3, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.1 inDec 17, 2016
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles161

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Massac on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.1 in on Dec 17, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Massac

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 3, 20261 in
quarter		Folsomdale
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Massac		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 20260.75 in
penny		Reidland
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Massac		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 16, 20262 in
hen egg		Hardmoney, Lowes
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Massac		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Grahamville, Heath, Cecil
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Massac		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251 in
quarter		Lone Oak
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Massac		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 Massac by year

306307081091061121231311411511621741819220221122323124225326

When hail season peaks near Massac

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and April (10).

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Largest hail storms near Massac

Dec 17, 2016 · 2.1 in · Lone Oak (1 mi from Massac)

National Weather Service description (English): The hailstones were covered with icy spikes. The diameters of the largest hailstones were just over two inches from the end of one spike to the other spike.

Jun 26, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cammelia (8 mi from Massac)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo of the hail was posted on a social media website. Hail slightly larger than golf balls occurred in extreme southwest McCracken County, from the Ballard County line near Lovelaceville to two miles northeast of Lovelaceville.

Apr 16, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hardmoney (7 mi from Massac)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail measured to two inches fell south of Freemont and dented back porch wood.

Mar 17, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kansas (8 mi from Massac)

National Weather Service description (English): Along the northern border of Graves County near Melber, golf ball sized hail was reported. The hail was mostly nickel to quarter sized, with golf ball hail mixed in. Multiple photos of the hail were posted on social media. The largest hailstones appeared to be a conglomeration of smaller stones.

Mar 2, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Paducah (7 mi from Massac)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of golf balls in Paducah, mostly in the downtown area north along the Ohio River.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Massac

DateRatingWherePath
May 8, 2024EF?Tyler
5 mi from Massac		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 3, 2023EF2Hardmoney
7 mi from Massac		1.5 mi long, 175 yd wide
Dec 5, 2021EF0Ledbetter
9 mi from Massac		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 23, 2020EF?Lowes
8 mi from Massac		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 23, 2019EF1Lovelaceville
10 mi from Massac		1.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 23, 2019EF1Cammelia
9 mi from Massac		16.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019EF2Cammelia
9 mi from Massac		11.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 24, 2018EF1St Johns
3 mi from Massac		1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 6, 2016EF1Metropolis
9 mi from Massac		2.8 mi long, 160 yd wide
Jun 2, 2014EF1Reidland
10 mi from Massac		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF3Brookport
7 mi from Massac		7.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Oct 31, 2013EF1Melber
9 mi from Massac		3.2 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Massac

161 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Massac since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Apr 23, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedLovelaceville, Melber, Lone Oak
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 2026damage reportedReidland
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedLone Oak
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedReidland
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 18, 202581 mph, estimatedWoodlawn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202564 mph, estimatedFutrell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedCecil, Metropolis
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202590 mph, estimatedMassac, Maxon, Avondale Hgts
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202460 mph, estimatedBarkley Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202470 mph, estimatedMaxon, Lone Oak
2 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 Massac; 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 Massac.

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