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Hail history for Russell Springs, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Russell Springs on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Russell Springs
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Dent, Dallo, Horntown 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Russell Springs |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Russell Springs by year
When hail season peaks near Russell Springs
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near Russell Springs
May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Big Oak (5 mi from Russell Springs)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail on Highway 76 three miles east of the Russell-Adair county line.Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Humble (4 mi from Russell Springs)
Apr 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eli (5 mi from Russell Springs)
Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jamestown (5 mi from Russell Springs)
May 10, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Freedom (9 mi from Russell Springs)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golfball size hail near the intersection of Highway 55 and 127.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Russell Springs
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | EF3 | Eller 4 mi from Russell Springs |
| Jun 25, 2023 | EF1 | Jamestown 6 mi from Russell Springs |
| Apr 25, 2015 | EF1 | Glens Fork 9 mi from Russell Springs |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF2 | Humble 4 mi from Russell Springs |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF2 | Pumpkin Chapel 8 mi from Russell Springs |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Russell Springs
94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Russell Springs since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 17, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Glens Fork 1 wind report |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Russell Spgs 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gadberry 1 wind report |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ozark 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Glens Fork 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Windsor 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Gum Corners 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Ella 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Russell Spgs 1 wind report |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 47 mph, measured | Humble 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 Russell Springs; 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 Russell Springs.
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