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Hail history for Williamstown, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Williamstown on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 3, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Williamstown
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Williamstown in the last two years.
Hail days near Williamstown by year
When hail season peaks near Williamstown
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Williamstown
Aug 3, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamstown (0 mi from Williamstown)
Apr 8, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dry Ridge (4 mi from Williamstown)
Jun 2, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Dry Ridge (3 mi from Williamstown)
Mar 2, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Dry Ridge (6 mi from Williamstown)
May 1, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Dry Ridge (6 mi from Williamstown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Williamstown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Delia 6 mi from Williamstown |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF0 | Dry Ridge 2 mi from Williamstown |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF1 | Jericho 8 mi from Williamstown |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Dry Ridge 3 mi from Williamstown |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF1 | Locust Grove 3 mi from Williamstown |
| Apr 23, 2011 | EF1 | Northcutt 4 mi from Williamstown |
| Apr 23, 2011 | EF1 | Knoxville 5 mi from Williamstown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Williamstown
87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Williamstown since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Mar 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | damage reported | Dry Ridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Corinth, Crittenden 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Williamstown 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dry Ridge, Hayes, Mt Zion 3 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dry Ridge 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Mt Zion 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Stringtown 1 wind report |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Goforth 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Dry Ridge, Northcutt 2 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Dowingsville, Blanchet 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 Williamstown; 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 Williamstown.
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