Hail History

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Hail history for Winchester, KY

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 28, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 19, 2022
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles84

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winchester on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 19, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Winchester

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Winchester in the last two years.

Hail days near Winchester by year

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When hail season peaks near Winchester

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and July (2).

Jan1FebMar5Apr1May1Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Winchester

May 19, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · Chilesburg (10 mi from Winchester)

National Weather Service description (English): Three inch diameter hail was observed near the Chilesburg community in eastern Fayette County.

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ruckerville (4 mi from Winchester)

Apr 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sideview (9 mi from Winchester)

Feb 28, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Winchester (1 mi from Winchester)

Apr 5, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Winchester (1 mi from Winchester)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winchester

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2024EF1Becknerville
7 mi from Winchester		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Renick
7 mi from Winchester		4.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 6, 2008EF0Wades Mill
6 mi from Winchester		0.9 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winchester

84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winchester since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Aug 17, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedNorth Middletown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedNorth Middletown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedSidville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202561 mph, estimatedWinchester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 31, 202458 mph, estimatedWinchester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202482 mph, measuredWinchester Heliport, Wyandotte, Winchester
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202460 mph, estimatedWinchester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 28, 202461 mph, estimatedEscondida, Winchester
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202359 mph, estimatedWades Mill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202361 mph, estimatedWinchester, Forest Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Winchester; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Winchester.

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