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Hail history for Union, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Union on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 18, 2021. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Union
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Erlanger 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Union |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Union, Independence, Hueys Corner 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Union |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Union 1 hail report · closest near the center of Union |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Union by year
When hail season peaks near Union
Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Union
Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burlington (6 mi from Union)
Apr 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (4 mi from Union)
Aug 3, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Maurice (10 mi from Union)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was reported along Otter Court.Oct 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Independence (7 mi from Union)
Jun 18, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burlington (6 mi from Union)
National Weather Service description (English): There were several reports in the Burlington area of nickel to golf ball sized hail.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Union
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Limaburg 3 mi from Union |
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Erlanger 5 mi from Union |
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF0 | Belleview 10 mi from Union |
| Mar 19, 2025 | EF1 | Burlington 7 mi from Union |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Bracht 9 mi from Union |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Union
239 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Union since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Apr 2, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Hebron, Erlanger 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Hebron 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Hebron, Florence, Walton 4 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Hebron, Burlington, Union 12 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Hebron 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Gtr Cin Airport 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Gtr Cin Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hueys Corner 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Erlanger, Independence, Fort Wright 4 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belleview 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 Union; 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 Union.
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