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Hail history for Stanford, KY

Last hail within 10 milesApr 9, 20201 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 25, 2015
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles127

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Stanford on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 25, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Stanford

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Stanford in the last two years.

Hail days near Stanford by year

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When hail season peaks near Stanford

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and May (3).

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Largest hail storms near Stanford

Apr 25, 2015 · 3 in (tea cup) · Danville (10 mi from Stanford)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail stones as large as 3 were reported by the public and confirmed by social media pictures in Danville.

Jan 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Halls Gap (5 mi from Stanford)

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Junction City (8 mi from Stanford)

Apr 29, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Junction City (8 mi from Stanford)

Jul 27, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Danville (10 mi from Stanford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Stanford

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2025EF1Rowland
2 mi from Stanford		7.0 mi long, 90 yd wide
Apr 3, 2025EF1Harmons Lick
7 mi from Stanford		1.8 mi long, 90 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF2Shelby City
7 mi from Stanford		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Danville Goodall Airport
6 mi from Stanford		5.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Marksbury
8 mi from Stanford		1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Marksbury
10 mi from Stanford		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 28, 2011EF1Stanford
1 mi from Stanford		8.7 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Stanford

127 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Stanford since 2006, on 84 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Oct 19, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedMoreland
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedLancaster
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedStanford, Bryantsville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 2026damage reportedCrab Orchard
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedJumbo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedChicken Bristle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 18, 202558 mph, estimatedLancaster
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 202558 mph, estimatedArabia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202558 mph, estimatedStanford, Hyattsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202558 mph, estimatedWalnut Flat, Preachersville, Hyattsville
3 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 Stanford; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Stanford.

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