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Hail history for Crittenden, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Crittenden on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Oct 19, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Crittenden
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Crittenden in the last two years.
Hail days near Crittenden by year
When hail season peaks near Crittenden
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near Crittenden
Oct 19, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Grants Lick (8 mi from Crittenden)
Mar 14, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Folsom (9 mi from Crittenden)
Aug 9, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grants Lick (10 mi from Crittenden)
Apr 8, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dry Ridge (7 mi from Crittenden)
Jun 2, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Dry Ridge (7 mi from Crittenden)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Crittenden
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Delia 10 mi from Crittenden |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF0 | Dry Ridge 9 mi from Crittenden |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF1 | Jericho 6 mi from Crittenden |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Dry Ridge 8 mi from Crittenden |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Bracht 3 mi from Crittenden |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF3 | Crittenden 2 mi from Crittenden |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF4 | Bracht 1 mi from Crittenden |
| Apr 23, 2011 | EF0 | Folsom 9 mi from Crittenden |
| Apr 23, 2011 | EF1 | Northcutt 7 mi from Crittenden |
| Apr 23, 2011 | EF1 | Knoxville 7 mi from Crittenden |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Crittenden
121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Crittenden since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Mar 1, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Visalia 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2026 | damage reported | Glencoe 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Walton 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Union, Walton, Crittenden 9 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2026 | damage reported | Glencoe, Dry Ridge, Crittenden 4 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Crittenden 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dry Ridge, Elliston, Mt Zion 4 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dry Ridge 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Mt Zion 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Dry Ridge, Northcutt, Crittenden 3 wind reports |
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 Crittenden; 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 Crittenden.
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