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Hail history for Mount Vernon, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Vernon on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 19, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Mount Vernon
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Little Texas, Viley, Lexington 4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lexington, Cadentown 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Mount Vernon |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Mount Vernon by year
When hail season peaks near Mount Vernon
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Mount Vernon
May 19, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · Chilesburg (7 mi from Mount Vernon)
National Weather Service description (English): Three inch diameter hail was observed near the Chilesburg community in eastern Fayette County.Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lexington (2 mi from Mount Vernon)
Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greendale (5 mi from Mount Vernon)
National Weather Service description (English): Widespread large hail up to golf-ball size damaged corn, soybean and tobacco crops at the University of Kentucky Agricultural Research Farm just north of Lexington. This hail fell from a supercell that brought a destructive microburst to Lexington.Nov 29, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fenwick (10 mi from Mount Vernon)
May 31, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Lexington (2 mi from Mount Vernon)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Vernon
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Brannon 7 mi from Mount Vernon |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Vernon
222 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Vernon since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Apr 2, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Lexington, Spears, Clintonville 6 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2026 | damage reported | Lexington 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Spears 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Spears 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Keene 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Blu Grs Field Lex 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Viley, Lexington, Donerail 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Greendale 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Blu Grs Field Lex, Lexington 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Jonestown, Coletown, Blu Grs Field Lex 5 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 Mount Vernon; 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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22 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 Mount Vernon.
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