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Hail history for Prospect, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 15, 2025
Hail days since 200651
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles350

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Prospect on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Prospect

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20261 in
quarter		Louisville
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Prospect		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20252 in
hen egg		Cementville, Sellersburg, Goshen
9 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Prospect		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 Prospect by year

306407083091021171221341471531631711831912021122423124125126

When hail season peaks near Prospect

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (13) and May (8).

2Jan1Feb7Mar13Apr8May6Jun6Jul4AugSep3OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Prospect

May 15, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Windy Hills (5 mi from Prospect)

Mar 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cementville (8 mi from Prospect)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind driven hail broke windows and caused hail drifts of 6 inches.

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crestwood (8 mi from Prospect)

Aug 16, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clarksville (9 mi from Prospect)

Aug 4, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Charlestown (8 mi from Prospect)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Prospect

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 24, 2024EF0Cementville
7 mi from Prospect		3.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Watson
6 mi from Prospect		4.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Transylvania Beach
2 mi from Prospect		3.2 mi long, 450 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Belknap Beach
2 mi from Prospect		3.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Devondale
7 mi from Prospect		5.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Avoca
8 mi from Prospect		2.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Apr 12, 2019EF1Frazertown
5 mi from Prospect		8.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018EF1Ballardsville
5 mi from Prospect		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018EF0Frazertown
7 mi from Prospect		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 28, 2017EF1Harmony Vlg
4 mi from Prospect		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF0Jeffersonville Airport
8 mi from Prospect		1.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF1Indian Hills
4 mi from Prospect		7.9 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Prospect

350 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Prospect since 2006, on 144 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Aug 13, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedCrestwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 202664 mph, measuredSaint Matthews
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedSpeed, Goshen, Prospect
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202658 mph, estimatedProspect
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedIndian Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202658 mph, estimatedRichlawn, Frazertown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202662 mph, measuredBowman Field Loui, Frazertown
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedProspect, Jeffersonville Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202658 mph, estimatedCharlestown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202661 mph, estimatedWatson, Bonnenburger, Utica
6 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 Prospect; 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 Prospect.

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