Hail History

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Hail history for Okolona, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 2, 2012
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles433

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Okolona on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Okolona

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20261 in
quarter		Louisville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Okolona		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Mt Washington
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Okolona		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Fern Creek
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Okolona		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Parkwood, St Matthews, Highview
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Okolona		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 20251 in
quarter		Smyrna
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Okolona		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 Okolona by year

60640720840910311512213114415316317118192012122323124425126

When hail season peaks near Okolona

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and May (10).

2Jan2Feb8Mar14Apr10May3Jun3Jul3AugSep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Okolona

Mar 2, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Mt Washington (10 mi from Okolona)

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

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Louisville (6 mi from Okolona)

National Weather Service description (English): The National Weather Service Meteorologist in Charge observed 2 inch hail at Churchhill Downs.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pleasure Ridge Park (5 mi from Okolona)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Iroquois Park.

May 15, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Windy Hills (10 mi from Okolona)

Apr 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Louisville (8 mi from Okolona)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported by a trained spotter.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Okolona

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2025EF3Jeffersontown
7 mi from Okolona		9.7 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 30, 2025EF1Fairdale
5 mi from Okolona		5.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024EF1Louisville
9 mi from Okolona		0.5 mi long, 170 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Vaverly Hills
8 mi from Okolona		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
4 mi from Okolona		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
4 mi from Okolona		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Ashville
4 mi from Okolona		7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF1Thixton
5 mi from Okolona		2.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF1Buechel
5 mi from Okolona		0.5 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF2Louisville
6 mi from Okolona		1.2 mi long, 120 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF1Strathmoor Manor
5 mi from Okolona		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF2Jeffersontown
7 mi from Okolona		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Okolona

433 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Okolona since 2006, on 162 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202664 mph, measuredSaint Matthews, Shively, Valley Station
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedValley Station
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedPleasure Ridge Pa, Mount Washington, Saint Matthews
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedPleasure Ridge Pa
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202658 mph, estimatedRiverside Gardens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedIndian Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202658 mph, estimatedRichlawn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202681 mph, estimatedWest Buechel, Bowman Field Loui, Staniford Field
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedNewburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedBrooks
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 Okolona; 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 Okolona.

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