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Hail history for Caldwell County, KY
28 hail reports in Caldwell County since 2006 on 23 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 16, 2025.
Cities in Caldwell County
Recent hail in Caldwell County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Mc Gowan, Princeton 2 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 Caldwell County by year
When hail season peaks in Caldwell County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Caldwell County
32 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Caldwell County since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Mar 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | damage reported | Hawkins 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Princeton 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 93 mph, estimated | Lakeview, Princeton 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Dulaney 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Princeton 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Fredonia, Princeton 2 wind reports |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Princeton 1 wind report |
| Nov 18, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Crider 1 wind report |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 77 mph, measured | Princeton 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 64 mph, measured | Princeton 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 Caldwell 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).