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Hail history for Somerset, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 8, 20251.75 in (golf ball)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 11, 2023

Hail days since 200629

Days with hail 1 inch or larger20

Tornadoes within 10 miles5

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles244

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Somerset on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 11, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Somerset

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 8, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	Meece 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Somerset	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 Somerset by year

When hail season peaks near Somerset

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and April (6).

Largest hail storms near Somerset

Jun 11, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Nancy (7 mi from Somerset)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple social media reports from the town of Nancy showed hail at least tennis ball size. Roof and siding damage to a few structures along the Lanetown Road was reported, likely resulting from wind driven hail. Vehicle glass was also broken.

Jun 2, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Somerset (1 mi from Somerset)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell at a local radio station on Rush Branch Road.

Jul 1, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pulaski (9 mi from Somerset)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported quarter to golf ball size hail.

Mar 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Somerset (1 mi from Somerset)

National Weather Service description (English): The event occurred between 602 PM and 620 PM.

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Science Hill (6 mi from Somerset)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Somerset

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 6, 2022	EF1	Bronston 9 mi from Somerset	3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 24, 2013	EF1	Ferguson 2 mi from Somerset	0.4 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jan 30, 2013	EF0	Ferguson 2 mi from Somerset	0.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 29, 2012	EF1	Science Hill 6 mi from Somerset	1.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 3, 2007	EF1	Hogue 7 mi from Somerset	0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Somerset

244 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Somerset since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jan 30, 2013.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 12, 2026	damage reported	Bronston 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026	47 mph, measured	Somerset Pulaski County, Dabney, Burnside 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 2026	62 mph, measured	Bronston, Bourbon, Burnside 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Strawberry, Grade 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Burnside Boss Airport, Grade, Meece 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Shepola, Norwood, Coin 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Cedar Grove, Dykes, Grade 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Bronston, Pointer, Grade 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Oak Hill 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Willailla, Drum 2 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 Somerset; 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 Somerset.

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