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Hail history for Williamsburg, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Williamsburg on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Williamsburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Goldbug, Rockholds, Highland Park 6 hail reports · closest near the center of Williamsburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Williamsburg by year
When hail season peaks near Williamsburg
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Williamsburg
May 8, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Goldbug (3 mi from Williamsburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Hailstones ranging in size between 1.5 and 2.5 inches fell in the Goldbug community.Sep 24, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rockholds (6 mi from Williamsburg)
National Weather Service description (English): An amateur radio operator relayed a report of approximately 2 inch diameter hail in Rockholds.Jun 17, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamsburg (1 mi from Williamsburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported. A wall cloud was also seen moving overhead and heavy rain was occurring at the time of the hail report.Jun 16, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Clio (6 mi from Williamsburg)
May 19, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rockholds (6 mi from Williamsburg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Williamsburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2011 | EF1 | Clio 7 mi from Williamsburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Williamsburg
114 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Williamsburg since 2006, on 73 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Deering 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Deering, Liberty, Walden 4 wind reports |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Highland Park 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Balltown, Mountain Ash, Lot 5 wind reports |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wilton, Meadow Creek 2 wind reports |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Woodbine 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Williamsburg Airport 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Youngs Creek 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Youngs Creek 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Krupp, Wofford 2 wind reports |
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 Williamsburg; 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 Williamsburg.
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