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Hail history for Shively, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20261 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 20, 2018

Hail days since 200643

Days with hail 1 inch or larger34

Tornadoes within 10 miles21

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles415

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shively on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Shively

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 16, 2026	1 in quarter	Louisville 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Shively	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	Blackiston Mill, Parkwood, Duncan 8 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Shively	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 Shively by year

When hail season peaks near Shively

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and May (9).

Largest hail storms near Shively

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Louisville (3 mi from Shively)

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 (3 mi from Shively)

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

Jan 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elizabeth (10 mi from Shively)

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Albany (7 mi from Shively)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shively

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 2, 2025	EF1	Floyds Knobs 8 mi from Shively	2.2 mi long, 500 yd wide
Mar 30, 2025	EF1	Fairdale 8 mi from Shively	5.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024	EF1	Louisville 3 mi from Shively	0.5 mi long, 170 yd wide
May 7, 2023	EF1	Edwardsville 5 mi from Shively	0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 7, 2023	EF1	Edwardsville 3 mi from Shively	0.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 7, 2023	EF0	Riverside Gardens 3 mi from Shively	4.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 7, 2023	EF0	Georgetown 10 mi from Shively	0.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 7, 2023	EF1	Blackiston Mill 10 mi from Shively	0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023	EF1	Vaverly Hills 3 mi from Shively	0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023	EF1	Parkway Vlg 7 mi from Shively	0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023	EF1	Parkway Vlg 7 mi from Shively	0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 30, 2013	EF0	Sugar Grove 7 mi from Shively	0.4 mi long, 215 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shively

415 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shively since 2006, on 164 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 16, 2026	64 mph, measured	Saint Matthews, Bridgeport, Elizabeth 8 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	damage reported	Valley Station 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	damage reported	Pleasure Ridge Pa 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026	damage reported	Elizabeth, Pleasure Ridge Pa 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Riverside Gardens 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2026	81 mph, estimated	West Buechel, Bowman Field Loui, Staniford Field 10 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Newburg, Jeffersonville Airport 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 2026	61 mph, estimated	Bonnenburger 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	64 mph, measured	Louisville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Louisville 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 Shively; 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 Shively.

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