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Hail history for Hodgenville, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hodgenville on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 3, 2007. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Hodgenville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hodgenville in the last two years.
Hail days near Hodgenville by year
When hail season peaks near Hodgenville
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Hodgenville
Apr 3, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Magnolia (9 mi from Hodgenville)
Jan 2, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mathers Mill (3 mi from Hodgenville)
May 19, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hodgenville (0 mi from Hodgenville)
National Weather Service description (English): A spotter reported golf-ball sized hail in Hodgenville.Mar 15, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Gatton (9 mi from Hodgenville)
Jun 23, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Hodgenville (3 mi from Hodgenville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hodgenville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | EF0 | Tunnel Hill 6 mi from Hodgenville |
| Apr 28, 2026 | EF0 | Roanoke 6 mi from Hodgenville |
| Dec 18, 2025 | EF0 | Buffalo 5 mi from Hodgenville |
| Apr 13, 2022 | EF0 | Mt Sherman 7 mi from Hodgenville |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF1 | Tonieville 4 mi from Hodgenville |
| Jun 23, 2017 | EF1 | Mathers Mill 3 mi from Hodgenville |
| Jun 26, 2013 | EF2 | Tonieville 5 mi from Hodgenville |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF2 | Glendale 9 mi from Hodgenville |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF2 | Hodgenville 2 mi from Hodgenville |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF2 | Hodgenville 1 mi from Hodgenville |
| Apr 26, 2011 | EF1 | Glendale Jct 7 mi from Hodgenville |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF2 | Tunnel Hill 9 mi from Hodgenville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hodgenville
89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hodgenville since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 22, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Jericho, Barren Run 2 wind reports |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Buffalo, Hodgenville 3 wind reports |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Gatton, Magnolia, Mt Sherman 3 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hodgenville 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hodgenville 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Tunnel Hill, Mathers Mill 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Roanoke 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Hodgenville, Roanoke, Elizabeth Town 4 wind reports |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Roanoke 1 wind report |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 59 mph, estimated | Tonieville 1 wind report |
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 Hodgenville; 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 Hodgenville.
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