Hail History

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Hail history for Shelbyville, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 19, 2022
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles101

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shelbyville on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 19, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Shelbyville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20260.88 in
nickel		Simpsonville
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Shelbyville		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 Shelbyville by year

20630708091011112113143152162171819201212221232425126

When hail season peaks near Shelbyville

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (4).

JanFeb4Mar5Apr4May2Jun2Jul1AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Shelbyville

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chestnut Grove (7 mi from Shelbyville)

Aug 21, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Simpsonville (7 mi from Shelbyville)

National Weather Service description (English): Local media reported golf-ball sized hail that fell from a supercell in Simpsonville.

Mar 25, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Veechdale (7 mi from Shelbyville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at Culver's near The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass.

May 19, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cropper (9 mi from Shelbyville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail was observed in the Cropper community in northern Shelby County. Hail caused minor damage to vehicles.

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Shelbyville (1 mi from Shelbyville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shelbyville

DateRatingWherePath
May 7, 2023EF0Joyes
2 mi from Shelbyville		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF0Southville
6 mi from Shelbyville		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Southville
5 mi from Shelbyville		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Hemp Ridge
6 mi from Shelbyville		3.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF1Finchville
6 mi from Shelbyville		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 6, 2008EF2Vigo
4 mi from Shelbyville		7.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F1Shelbyville
3 mi from Shelbyville		2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shelbyville

101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shelbyville since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Aug 25, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 202661 mph, measuredEminence
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 17, 2026damage reportedChestnut Grove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, measuredShelbyville, Cropper
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedChestnut Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202681 mph, estimatedWorth, Vigo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202659 mph, measuredCropper
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedFiggs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202563 mph, estimatedChestnut Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202460 mph, estimatedJoyes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202463 mph, measuredChestnut Grove
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 Shelbyville; 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 Shelbyville.

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