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Hail history for Breckinridge County, KY
56 hail reports in Breckinridge County since 2006 on 33 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 19, 2022.
Recent hail in Breckinridge County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Rosetta 1 hail report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Irvington 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Breckinridge County by year
When hail season peaks in Breckinridge County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Breckinridge County
136 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Breckinridge County since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Aug 31, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | McDaniels 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Cloverport 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 61 mph, estimated | Axtel 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hardinsburg Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 89 mph, measured | Hardinsburg Airport, Hardinsburg 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Hardinsburg, Irvington, Hudson 6 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Cloverport, Irvington, Kirk 3 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Lodiburg 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Graysville, Hardinsburg Airport 3 wind reports |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Cloverport 2 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 Breckinridge 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).