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Hail history for Richmond, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richmond on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 25, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Richmond ranks #901 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Richmond
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Kingston 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Richmond |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Richmond by year
When hail season peaks near Richmond
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Richmond
Jun 25, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Richmond (2 mi from Richmond)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was observed northwest of Richmond.Mar 2, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Richmond (2 mi from Richmond)
Apr 5, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Stringtown (8 mi from Richmond)
Feb 18, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Richmond (1 mi from Richmond)
May 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Round Hill (8 mi from Richmond)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richmond
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF1 | Union City 3 mi from Richmond |
| Jan 1, 2022 | EF1 | Union City 6 mi from Richmond |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF1 | Round Hill 8 mi from Richmond |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF1 | White Hall 6 mi from Richmond |
| Apr 7, 2015 | EF0 | Berea Richmond Field 6 mi from Richmond |
| Apr 7, 2015 | EF1 | Speedwell 9 mi from Richmond |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richmond
120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richmond since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Apr 3, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Richmond 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Buckeye 1 wind report |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Buggytown 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | White Hall 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | White Hall 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bradshaw Mill 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Buggytown, Terrill 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Richmond, Whites 2 wind reports |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Whites 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Bobtown 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 Richmond; 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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20 hail days
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 Richmond.
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