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Hail history for Breathitt County, KY
44 hail reports in Breathitt County since 2006 on 24 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 16, 2025.
Recent hail in Breathitt County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 2.75 in baseball | Lost Creek, Ned 3 hail reports |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hardshell 1 hail report |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Wilhurst, Clayhole, Kragon 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Breathitt County by year
When hail season peaks in Breathitt County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Breathitt County
257 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Breathitt County since 2006, on 130 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Mar 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Turkey, Canoe, Talbert 5 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Paxton, Wilhurst, Saldee 7 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Dumont 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Noble, Guage, Bays 13 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Crockettsville, Gays Creek 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Beech, Wolf Coal 2 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Quicksand 2 wind reports |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sewell 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Beech, Lawson 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Whick 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 Breathitt 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).