Hail History

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Hail history for Morganfield, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 28, 2009
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles36

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Morganfield on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 28, 2009. Hail is most common here in March and May.

Recent hail near Morganfield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Hovey
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Morganfield		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20251 in
quarter		Morganfield
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Morganfield		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 Morganfield by year

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When hail season peaks near Morganfield

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (5) and May (5).

1JanFeb5Mar4Apr5May5JunJul1AugSep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Morganfield

Mar 28, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Pride (9 mi from Morganfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail occurred with the supercell that crossed the county. Baseball size hail near the community of Pride broke windshields and shredded siding of modular homes. Quarter-size hail was reported in Morganfield.

Jun 18, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morganfield (0 mi from Morganfield)

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morganfield (0 mi from Morganfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported just east of Morganfield.

Jun 25, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sturgis (10 mi from Morganfield)

May 25, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Morganfield (4 mi from Morganfield)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Morganfield

DateRatingWherePath
May 16, 2025EF3Spring Grove
7 mi from Morganfield		9.9 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jul 9, 2024EF1Grove Center
8 mi from Morganfield		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 9, 2024EF1Hamner
3 mi from Morganfield		6.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Chapman
3 mi from Morganfield		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Raleigh
8 mi from Morganfield		6.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 3, 2023EF0Spring Grove
8 mi from Morganfield		3.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 3, 2023EF1Smith Mills
10 mi from Morganfield		2.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Mar 14, 2019EF1Henshaw
9 mi from Morganfield		9.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 10, 2016EF1Spring Grove
6 mi from Morganfield		3.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF3Chapman
2 mi from Morganfield		10.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF2Kings Mills
9 mi from Morganfield		3.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF2Chapman
4 mi from Morganfield		6.6 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Morganfield

36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Morganfield since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 30, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 26, 2026damage reportedMorganfield, Uniontown
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 8, 202585 mph, estimatedCullen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202558 mph, measuredHenshaw
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202570 mph, estimatedPride
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202464 mph, estimatedSpring Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202475 mph, estimatedMorganfield Airport, Cullen
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202470 mph, estimatedRaleigh
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 3, 202363 mph, measuredMorganfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202260 mph, estimatedMorganfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202272 mph, measuredMorganfield Airport
1 wind report		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 Morganfield; 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 Morganfield.

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