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Hail history for Hopkins County, KY
62 hail reports in Hopkins County since 2006 on 44 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 2, 2006.
Cities in Hopkins County
Recent hail in Hopkins County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | St Charles 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Dawson Spgs 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Hopkins County by year
When hail season peaks in Hopkins County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hopkins County
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hopkins County since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jul 19, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Earlington, Madisonville 2 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Mortons Gap 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Ashbyburg 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Coiltown 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Earlington 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 100 mph, estimated | Barnsley, Nebo, Ilsley 3 wind reports |
| May 25, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Hanson 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Nebo 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Madisonville 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Madisonville 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 Hopkins County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).