Hail History

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Hail history for Lexington-Fayette, KY

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 19, 2022
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles204

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lexington-Fayette on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 19, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Lexington-Fayette

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 19, 20261 in
quarter		Viley, Lexington, South Elkhorn
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Lexington-Fayette		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 20251 in
quarter		Lexington, Cadentown
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Lexington-Fayette		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 Lexington-Fayette by year

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When hail season peaks near Lexington-Fayette

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (5).

Jan2Feb1Mar5Apr5May5Jun3Jul1AugSep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Lexington-Fayette

May 19, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · Chilesburg (6 mi from Lexington-Fayette)

National Weather Service description (English): Three inch diameter hail was observed near the Chilesburg community in eastern Fayette County.

Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lexington (2 mi from Lexington-Fayette)

Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greendale (4 mi from Lexington-Fayette)

National Weather Service description (English): Widespread large hail up to golf-ball size damaged corn, soybean and tobacco crops at the University of Kentucky Agricultural Research Farm just north of Lexington. This hail fell from a supercell that brought a destructive microburst to Lexington.

Nov 29, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fenwick (7 mi from Lexington-Fayette)

May 31, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Lexington (2 mi from Lexington-Fayette)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lexington-Fayette

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2024EF1Brannon
9 mi from Lexington-Fayette		0.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Becknerville
10 mi from Lexington-Fayette		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lexington-Fayette

204 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lexington-Fayette since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Apr 2, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedLexington, Clintonville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 5, 2026damage reportedLexington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedSpears
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 2026damage reportedSpears
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 28, 202663 mph, estimatedBlu Grs Field Lex
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, estimatedViley, Lexington, Donerail
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedGreendale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202563 mph, measuredBlu Grs Field Lex, Lexington
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202460 mph, estimatedJonestown, Blu Grs Field Lex, Lexington
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202458 mph, measuredDonerail
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 Lexington-Fayette; 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 Lexington-Fayette.

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