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Hail history for West Liberty, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Liberty on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near West Liberty
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Greear 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from West Liberty |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West Liberty by year
When hail season peaks near West Liberty
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near West Liberty
Mar 2, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · West Liberty (4 mi from West Liberty)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail left indentation in the ground 3 miles west of West Liberty.Feb 29, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Liberty (1 mi from West Liberty)
May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cannel City (10 mi from West Liberty)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail caused damage to an automobile and a tow behind trailer in Cannel City.Apr 10, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · West Liberty (5 mi from West Liberty)
May 28, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Dehart (5 mi from West Liberty)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Liberty
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF2 | Mize 7 mi from West Liberty |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Liberty
152 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Liberty since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 3, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Mize 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Grassy Creek, Demund 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Index 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Index 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Index 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Elder, West Liberty Airport, Sharkey 4 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Matthew 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 67 mph, estimated | Licking River, Wonnie, Wrigley 3 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Lenox 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Holliday, Matthew, Florress 4 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 West Liberty; 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.
Nearby cities
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 West Liberty.
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