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Hail history for Wilmore, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wilmore on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 19, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Wilmore
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Mc Afee 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wilmore |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Burgin 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Wilmore |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wilmore by year
When hail season peaks near Wilmore
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Wilmore
May 19, 2022 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mc Afee (8 mi from Wilmore)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail was observed northeast of Harrodsburg in eastern Mercer County.Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bryantsville (10 mi from Wilmore)
Apr 7, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bryantsville (10 mi from Wilmore)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 1.75 inch diameter hail.Feb 6, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burgin (10 mi from Wilmore)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of between ping pong and golf ball size hail near Burgin.Jun 10, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Nicholasville (5 mi from Wilmore)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wilmore
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2025 | EF1 | Nicholasville 3 mi from Wilmore |
| May 30, 2025 | EF1 | Burgin 8 mi from Wilmore |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Pinckard 8 mi from Wilmore |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Dixon Town 7 mi from Wilmore |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Brannon 8 mi from Wilmore |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF1 | Mc Afee 9 mi from Wilmore |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wilmore
118 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wilmore since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Mar 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Spears 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Harrodsburg, Wilmore, Camp Nelson 6 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Burgin, Dixon Town, Keene 8 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Burgin, East Bushtown 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Harrodsburg Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Brannon 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Buena Vista 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Almahurst 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Bryantsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | East Bushtown 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 Wilmore; 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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10 hail days
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 Wilmore.
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