Hail History

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Hail history for Saint Matthews, 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 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger40
Tornadoes within 10 miles27
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles484

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Matthews on 48 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 Saint Matthews

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20261 in
quarter		Louisville
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Saint Matthews		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Fern Creek
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Saint Matthews		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20252 in
hen egg		Cementville, Blackiston Mill, Parkwood
8 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Saint Matthews		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 20251 in
quarter		Smyrna
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Saint Matthews		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 Saint Matthews by year

406407084091021151221331461531621711821920121122323124325126

When hail season peaks near Saint Matthews

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (10).

1Jan1Feb5Mar15Apr10May4Jun5Jul4AugSep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Saint Matthews

May 15, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Windy Hills (3 mi from Saint Matthews)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Louisville (7 mi from Saint Matthews)

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 (9 mi from Saint Matthews)

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

Mar 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cementville (9 mi from Saint Matthews)

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

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Albany (8 mi from Saint Matthews)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Matthews

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2025EF3Jeffersontown
6 mi from Saint Matthews		9.7 mi long, 350 yd wide
Sep 24, 2024EF0Cementville
8 mi from Saint Matthews		3.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024EF1Louisville
8 mi from Saint Matthews		0.5 mi long, 170 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Watson
8 mi from Saint Matthews		4.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Transylvania Beach
7 mi from Saint Matthews		3.2 mi long, 450 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Belknap Beach
8 mi from Saint Matthews		3.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
4 mi from Saint Matthews		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
5 mi from Saint Matthews		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Avoca
9 mi from Saint Matthews		2.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Ashville
10 mi from Saint Matthews		7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Apr 12, 2019EF1Frazertown
9 mi from Saint Matthews		8.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018EF1Ballardsville
8 mi from Saint Matthews		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Matthews

484 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Matthews since 2006, on 172 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202664 mph, measuredSaint Matthews
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedProspect, Saint Matthews
2 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, 202681 mph, estimatedWest Buechel, Bowman Field Loui, Staniford Field
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedNewburg, Prospect, Jeffersonville Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202661 mph, estimatedWatson, Bonnenburger, Utica
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, measuredLouisville, Cementville, Haps Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202558 mph, estimatedLouisville
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 Saint Matthews; 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 Saint Matthews.

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