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Hail history for Walton, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Walton on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Oct 19, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Walton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Erlanger 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Walton |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Union, Independence, Hueys Corner 4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Walton |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Union 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Walton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Walton by year
When hail season peaks near Walton
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and March (5).
Largest hail storms near Walton
Oct 19, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Grants Lick (9 mi from Walton)
Apr 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (7 mi from Walton)
Aug 9, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grants Lick (9 mi from Walton)
Jun 25, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Erlanger (10 mi from Walton)
Apr 14, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Union (6 mi from Walton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Walton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Limaburg 9 mi from Walton |
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Erlanger 8 mi from Walton |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Bracht 3 mi from Walton |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | Crittenden 6 mi from Walton |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF4 | Bracht 6 mi from Walton |
| Apr 23, 2011 | EF1 | Ryland 9 mi from Walton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Walton
184 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Walton since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Apr 2, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Visalia 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Florence, Walton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Union, Walton, Crittenden 12 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2026 | damage reported | Crittenden 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Crittenden 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mt Zion 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Mt Zion 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 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ricedale 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 Walton; 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 Walton.
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