Hail History

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Hail history for Saint Dennis, KY

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 20, 2018
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles370

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Dennis on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Saint Dennis

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20261 in
quarter		Louisville
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Saint Dennis		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 19, 20261 in
quarter		New Middletown
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Saint Dennis		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Blackiston Mill, Parkwood, Duncan
7 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Saint Dennis		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 Saint Dennis by year

7064072083091011131221331441531621711819201212232324125226

When hail season peaks near Saint Dennis

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and May (9).

2Jan2Feb3Mar12Apr9May4Jun4Jul3AugSep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Saint Dennis

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Louisville (4 mi from Saint Dennis)

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 (4 mi from Saint Dennis)

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

Jan 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elizabeth (8 mi from Saint Dennis)

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Albany (8 mi from Saint Dennis)

Aug 16, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clarksville (10 mi from Saint Dennis)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Dennis

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2025EF1Floyds Knobs
9 mi from Saint Dennis		2.2 mi long, 500 yd wide
Mar 30, 2025EF1Fairdale
8 mi from Saint Dennis		5.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024EF1Louisville
4 mi from Saint Dennis		0.5 mi long, 170 yd wide
May 7, 2023EF1Edwardsville
5 mi from Saint Dennis		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 7, 2023EF1Edwardsville
2 mi from Saint Dennis		0.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 7, 2023EF0Riverside Gardens
2 mi from Saint Dennis		4.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 7, 2023EF0Georgetown
9 mi from Saint Dennis		0.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Vaverly Hills
3 mi from Saint Dennis		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
8 mi from Saint Dennis		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
8 mi from Saint Dennis		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 30, 2013EF0Sugar Grove
6 mi from Saint Dennis		0.4 mi long, 215 yd wide
Jan 30, 2013EF0Valley Vlg
5 mi from Saint Dennis		2.2 mi long, 215 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Dennis

370 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Dennis since 2006, on 156 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202664 mph, measuredSaint Matthews, Bridgeport, Elizabeth
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 reportedElizabeth, Pleasure Ridge Pa, Valley Station
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202658 mph, estimatedRiverside Gardens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202662 mph, measuredStaniford Field, Louisville, Audubon Park
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedNewburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202661 mph, estimatedBonnenburger
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, measuredLouisville
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 Saint Dennis; 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 Saint Dennis.

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