Hail History

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Hail history for Mount Washington, KY

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 20, 2018
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles134

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Washington on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Recent hail near Mount Washington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 19, 20261 in
quarter		Deatsville
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Mount Washington		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Mt Washington, Ting
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Mount Washington		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Fern Creek
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Mount Washington		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251 in
quarter		Highview
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Mount Washington		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 20251 in
quarter		Smyrna
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Mount Washington		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 Mount Washington by year

20610710809103113121131421516317118192012122223124425126

When hail season peaks near Mount Washington

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (9) and April (7).

Jan3Feb9Mar7Apr4May1Jun1JulAugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Mount Washington

Mar 2, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Mt Washington (0 mi from Mount Washington)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported in Mount Washington.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lenore (9 mi from Mount Washington)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fern Creek (8 mi from Mount Washington)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of damaging hail were received from the Fern Creek area. One spotter reported 2 inch hail. Large hail damaged vehicles and the siding of several homes. A NWS employee observed many leaves stripped from trees and localized fog resulting from patches of hail left on the ground 2 hours after the storm passed.

Mar 25, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilsonville (10 mi from Mount Washington)

Dec 17, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hubers (9 mi from Mount Washington)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Washington

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2025EF3Jeffersontown
10 mi from Mount Washington		9.7 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Ashville
6 mi from Mount Washington		7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF0Waterford
6 mi from Mount Washington		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Crenshaw
4 mi from Mount Washington		1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 14, 2014EF0Lotus
8 mi from Mount Washington		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF1Thixton
5 mi from Mount Washington		2.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF1Buechel
9 mi from Mount Washington		0.5 mi long, 90 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Mt Washington
3 mi from Mount Washington		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 6, 2008EF0Waterford
8 mi from Mount Washington		0.7 mi long, 220 yd wide
Oct 18, 2007EF1Hubers
8 mi from Mount Washington		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Washington

134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Washington since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedHillview
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedMount Washington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202681 mph, estimatedWest Buechel, Smyrna
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedBrooks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedBrooks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202558 mph, estimatedMt Washington, Smithville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202572 mph, measuredMt Washington, Gap In Knob, Wilsonville
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202560 mph, estimatedBrooks, Hubers
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202558 mph, estimatedOkolona
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202558 mph, estimatedWaterford
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 Mount Washington; 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 Mount Washington.

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