Hail History

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Hail history for Indian Hills, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 15, 2025
Hail days since 200650
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles27
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles480

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Indian Hills on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Indian Hills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20261 in
quarter		Louisville
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Indian Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Fern Creek
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Indian Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20252 in
hen egg		Cementville, Sellersburg, Blackiston Mill
8 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Indian Hills		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Indian Hills by year

406407084091011171221341461531621711831920121122323124225126

When hail season peaks near Indian Hills

Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (9).

1Jan1Feb6Mar15Apr9May5Jun6Jul4AugSep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Indian Hills

May 15, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Windy Hills (2 mi from Indian Hills)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Louisville (8 mi from Indian Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): The National Weather Service Meteorologist in Charge observed 2 inch hail at Churchhill Downs.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pleasure Ridge Park (10 mi from Indian Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at Churchill Downs.

Mar 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cementville (8 mi from Indian Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind driven hail broke windows and caused hail drifts of 6 inches.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Albany (8 mi from Indian Hills)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Indian Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 3, 2025EF3Jeffersontown
7 mi from Indian Hills		9.7 mi long, 350 yd wide
Sep 24, 2024EF0Cementville
7 mi from Indian Hills		3.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024EF1Louisville
8 mi from Indian Hills		0.5 mi long, 170 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Watson
6 mi from Indian Hills		4.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Transylvania Beach
5 mi from Indian Hills		3.2 mi long, 450 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Belknap Beach
7 mi from Indian Hills		3.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 7, 2023EF1Blackiston Mill
10 mi from Indian Hills		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
5 mi from Indian Hills		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
6 mi from Indian Hills		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF1Avoca
9 mi from Indian Hills		2.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Apr 12, 2019EF1Frazertown
9 mi from Indian Hills		8.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 26, 2018EF1Ballardsville
8 mi from Indian Hills		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Indian Hills

480 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Indian Hills since 2006, on 166 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202664 mph, measuredSaint Matthews
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedGoshen, Prospect, Saint Matthews
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202658 mph, estimatedProspect
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedIndian Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202658 mph, estimatedRichlawn, Frazertown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202681 mph, estimatedWest Buechel, Bowman Field Loui, Staniford Field
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedNewburg, Prospect, Jeffersonville Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202661 mph, estimatedWatson, Bonnenburger, Utica
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, measuredLouisville, Cementville, Haps Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202558 mph, estimatedLouisville
1 wind report		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 Indian Hills; 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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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 Indian Hills.

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