Hail History

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Hail history for Pioneer, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 2, 2012
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles221

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pioneer on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Recent hail near Pioneer

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Mt Washington
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Pioneer		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Fern Creek
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Pioneer		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Parkwood, Highview
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Pioneer		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 20251 in
quarter		Smyrna
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Pioneer		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 Pioneer by year

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When hail season peaks near Pioneer

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (8) and April (8).

1Jan2Feb8Mar8Apr4May1Jun1JulAugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Pioneer

Mar 2, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Mt Washington (7 mi from Pioneer)

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

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fern Creek (9 mi from Pioneer)

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.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pleasure Ridge Park (9 mi from Pioneer)

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

May 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Staniford Field (8 mi from Pioneer)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).

Mar 15, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Parkwood (9 mi from Pioneer)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pioneer

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 30, 2025EF1Fairdale
6 mi from Pioneer		5.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
10 mi from Pioneer		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
9 mi from Pioneer		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Ashville
5 mi from Pioneer		7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF1Thixton
3 mi from Pioneer		2.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF1Buechel
9 mi from Pioneer		0.5 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jun 22, 2011EF1Strathmoor Manor
10 mi from Pioneer		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Mt Washington
5 mi from Pioneer		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 18, 2007EF1Hubers
2 mi from Pioneer		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pioneer

221 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pioneer since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 2026damage reportedShepherdsville, Valley Station, Hillview
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedValley Station
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedMount Washington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedValley Station
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202681 mph, estimatedWest Buechel, Staniford Field, Penile
5 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
Mar 16, 202661 mph, measuredClermont, Brooks
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202545 mph, estimatedOkolona
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, measuredFairdale, Pleasure Ridge Park, Staniford Field
5 wind reports		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 Pioneer; 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 Pioneer.

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