Hail HistoryHail history for Versailles, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Versailles on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 5, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Versailles
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Little Texas, Viley, South Elkhorn 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Versailles |
| May 16, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Lawrenceburg 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Versailles |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bonita 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Versailles |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Slickway 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Versailles |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Versailles by year
When hail season peaks near Versailles
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Versailles
Jun 5, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Versailles (0 mi from Versailles)
Jul 27, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Versailles (0 mi from Versailles)
National Weather Service description (English): The same supercell that brought hail and destructive winds to Lexington brought 2 inch hail to Woodford County.Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ninevah (9 mi from Versailles)
Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Midway (7 mi from Versailles)
May 14, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hunterton (3 mi from Versailles)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Versailles
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Pinckard 6 mi from Versailles |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Dixon Town 7 mi from Versailles |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Versailles
180 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Versailles since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 26, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Lexington 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Lawrenceburg, Tyrone, Midway 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Tyrone 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dixon Town, Keene, Bonita 3 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Midway, Blu Grs Field Lex 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Blu Grs Field Lex 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Clifton 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Blu Grs Field Lex 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Mc Brayer 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Bonita 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 Versailles; 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 Versailles.
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