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Hail history for Middlesboro, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Middlesboro on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Middlesboro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Bacchus, Clear Creek Spgs, Middlesboro 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Middlesboro |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Middlesboro by year
When hail season peaks near Middlesboro
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Middlesboro
Apr 19, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ferndale (7 mi from Middlesboro)
Mar 2, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fonde (9 mi from Middlesboro)
Apr 8, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Middlesboro Bell Airport (3 mi from Middlesboro)
May 19, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wheeler (9 mi from Middlesboro)
Apr 2, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ferndale (7 mi from Middlesboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Middlesboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF2 | Fibre 3 mi from Middlesboro |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF1 | Middlesboro Bell Airport 0 mi from Middlesboro |
| Apr 3, 2007 | EF1 | New Tazewell 9 mi from Middlesboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Middlesboro
106 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Middlesboro since 2006, on 67 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Calvin 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | East Pineville 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Ferndale 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Arthur, Wasioto 2 wind reports |
| May 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Binghamton 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Pineville, Ponza 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Edgewood 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fonde, Gardner, Paramount 15 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Minton Mill 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Red Hill, Amru 2 wind reports |
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 Middlesboro; 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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23 hail days
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 Middlesboro.
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