Hail history for Paris, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Paris on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 10, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and November.
Recent hail near Paris
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Paris in the last two years.
Hail days near Paris by year
When hail season peaks near Paris
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and November (2).
Largest hail storms near Paris
May 10, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Millersburg (8 mi from Paris)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of damaging hail around Millersburg. The Millersburg fire department reported a funnel cloud and 1.75 inch hail.Apr 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sideview (9 mi from Paris)
Nov 29, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fenwick (10 mi from Paris)
Apr 23, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Lair (7 mi from Paris)
Oct 7, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Paris (0 mi from Paris)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Paris
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Monterey 5 mi from Paris |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Renick 9 mi from Paris |
| Oct 7, 2014 | EF1 | Paris 1 mi from Paris |
| Dec 21, 2013 | EF1 | Millersburg 6 mi from Paris |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Paris
73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Paris since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Dec 21, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Paris, Millersburg 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | North Middletown 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sidville 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | North Middletown 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Sawhan 1 wind report |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 61 mph, estimated | Escondida 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Wyandotte 1 wind report |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Elizabeth Station 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Paris 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2022 | 59 mph, estimated | Centerville 1 wind report |
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 Paris; 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 Paris.
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