Hail History

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Hail history for Fairdale, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMar 19, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 20, 2018
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles350

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairdale on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Fairdale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Fern Creek
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fairdale		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Parkwood, Greenwood, Sylvania
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Fairdale		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 13, 20251 in
quarter		Smyrna
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Fairdale		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 Fairdale by year

6062071083091041141221311411521621711819201212232312432526

When hail season peaks near Fairdale

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and March (8).

2Jan1Feb8Mar10Apr6May3Jun2Jul3AugSep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Fairdale

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Louisville (7 mi from Fairdale)

National Weather Service description (English): The National Weather Service Meteorologist in Charge observed 2 inch hail at Churchhill Downs.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pleasure Ridge Park (5 mi from Fairdale)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Iroquois Park.

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shepherdsville (8 mi from Fairdale)

Jun 23, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Audubon Park (9 mi from Fairdale)

May 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Staniford Field (5 mi from Fairdale)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairdale

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 30, 2025EF1Fairdale
1 mi from Fairdale		5.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024EF1Louisville
9 mi from Fairdale		0.5 mi long, 170 yd wide
May 7, 2023EF1Edwardsville
10 mi from Fairdale		0.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 7, 2023EF0Riverside Gardens
9 mi from Fairdale		4.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Vaverly Hills
5 mi from Fairdale		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
7 mi from Fairdale		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
7 mi from Fairdale		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Ashville
8 mi from Fairdale		7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Jan 30, 2013EF0Sugar Grove
9 mi from Fairdale		0.4 mi long, 215 yd wide
Jan 30, 2013EF0Valley Vlg
8 mi from Fairdale		2.2 mi long, 215 yd wide
Mar 23, 2012EF1Thixton
8 mi from Fairdale		2.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jan 17, 2012EF1Buechel
10 mi from Fairdale		0.5 mi long, 90 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairdale

350 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairdale since 2006, on 143 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202664 mph, measuredSaint Matthews, Shepherdsville, Shively
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedValley Station
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedPleasure Ridge Pa
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedPleasure Ridge Pa, Buena Vista, West Point
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202658 mph, estimatedRiverside Gardens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202681 mph, estimatedWest Buechel, Bowman Field Loui, Staniford Field
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedNewburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedBrooks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedBrooks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202558 mph, estimatedLouisville
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 Fairdale; 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 Fairdale.

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