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Hail history for Meads, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Meads on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 20, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Meads
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Meads in the last two years.
Hail days near Meads by year
When hail season peaks near Meads
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Meads
May 20, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rush (7 mi from Meads)
Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rush (7 mi from Meads)
May 30, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Komova (7 mi from Meads)
May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Argillite (8 mi from Meads)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kenova (8 mi from Meads)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Meads
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF2 | Garner 9 mi from Meads |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Ironville 3 mi from Meads |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Hanging Rock 10 mi from Meads |
| May 24, 2017 | EF1 | Coryville 9 mi from Meads |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Meads
273 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Meads since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 102 mph on Apr 2, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Grayson 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2026 | damage reported | Ashland 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Wurtland, Cannonsburg, Grayson 10 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Cannonsburg, Wurtland, Grayson 8 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Greenup, Ceredo, Wurtland 5 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Argillite, Oakview Hgts 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Worthington, Coryville 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Winslow 1 wind report |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ironville, North Kenova, Sheridan 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Palmyra 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 Meads; 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 Meads.
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