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Hail history for Russell, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Russell on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 14, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Russell
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | La Grange, Kitts Hill 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Russell |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Russell by year
When hail season peaks near Russell
Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Russell
May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Argillite (7 mi from Russell)
Jun 2, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Kenova (10 mi from Russell)
Apr 14, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · La Grange (4 mi from Russell)
Aug 16, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ashland (5 mi from Russell)
Jun 16, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Catlettsburg (9 mi from Russell)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Russell
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Ironville 4 mi from Russell |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Greenup 9 mi from Russell |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Hanging Rock 3 mi from Russell |
| May 24, 2017 | EF1 | Coryville 1 mi from Russell |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Russell
294 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Russell since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 102 mph on Apr 2, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | damage reported | Ashland 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Ironton 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Wurtland, Cannonsburg, Kenova 11 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | damage reported | Cannonsburg, Wurtland, Westwood 7 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Greenup, Wurtland, Raceland 7 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Argillite 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Worthington, Coryville, Kitts Hill 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Ellisonville 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Winslow 1 wind report |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ironville, North Kenova, Sheridan 5 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 Russell; 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 Russell.
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