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Hail history for Fort Knox, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Knox on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 13, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Fort Knox
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fort Knox in the last two years.
Hail days near Fort Knox by year
When hail season peaks near Fort Knox
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Fort Knox
Apr 13, 2022 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rogersville (6 mi from Fort Knox)
National Weather Service description (English): There was a report of baseball sized hail near Radcliff.Apr 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Pt (7 mi from Fort Knox)
Apr 3, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vine Grove (6 mi from Fort Knox)
Feb 28, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rineyville (10 mi from Fort Knox)
Mar 23, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Radcliff (4 mi from Fort Knox)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Knox
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | EF? | West Point 5 mi from Fort Knox |
| Mar 15, 2026 | EF1 | Flaherty 7 mi from Fort Knox |
| Mar 30, 2025 | EF1 | Flaherty 7 mi from Fort Knox |
| Mar 30, 2025 | EF1 | Rose Terrace 4 mi from Fort Knox |
| Mar 30, 2025 | EF1 | Red Hill 3 mi from Fort Knox |
| Mar 30, 2025 | EF? | Cupio 5 mi from Fort Knox |
| Mar 30, 2025 | EF0 | West Pt 6 mi from Fort Knox |
| Mar 30, 2025 | EF1 | Cupio 7 mi from Fort Knox |
| May 26, 2024 | EF1 | Flaherty 4 mi from Fort Knox |
| Mar 18, 2022 | EF0 | West Pt 7 mi from Fort Knox |
| Jul 10, 2015 | EF0 | Coburg 4 mi from Fort Knox |
| Jul 10, 2015 | EF0 | Prichard Place 1 mi from Fort Knox |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Knox
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Knox since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 17, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Doe Valley, Muldraugh, Radcliff 4 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | West Point 3 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 100 mph, estimated | Flaherty 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Flaherty 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Buck Grove, Cupio 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Kosmosdale, Garrett 2 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 61 mph, estimated | Brandenburg Station 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 59 mph, estimated | Brandenburg Station, Long View 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Flaherty, Rock Haven, Vine Grove 7 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 67 mph, estimated | Rock Haven 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 Fort Knox; 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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47 hail days
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 Fort Knox.
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