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Hail history for Owensboro, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Owensboro on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Owensboro ranks #210 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Owensboro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Owensboro Airport 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Owensboro |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Owensboro, Stanley, Thurston 3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Owensboro |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Owensboro 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Owensboro |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 2.75 in baseball | Doyle, Sorgho, Masonville 4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Owensboro |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Owensboro by year
When hail season peaks near Owensboro
Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (12).
Largest hail storms near Owensboro
May 25, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Owensboro (1 mi from Owensboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball-size hail fell in the "Friendly Village" area. Nickel-size hail fell along Highway 231 near the bypass. Golf-ball size hail fell in Utica.Jun 11, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Owensboro (1 mi from Owensboro)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of very large hail crossed the city of Owensboro. Hail was reported up to quarter size on the west side of the city, up to golf ball size downtown, and baseball size on the east side.Mar 15, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Doyle (2 mi from Owensboro)
National Weather Service description (English): A severe storm produced a swath of hail up to the size of baseballs and wind gusts up to 50 mph from near St Joseph through the south and east sides of Owensboro. The area of Cummins Road just south of St Joseph sustained the most significant damage. Several homes sustained broken siding and windows, as well as roof damage. The storm continued to damage roofs and break windows as it passed near Panther Creek Park and through the south and east sides of Owensboro. Scores of vehicles sustained damage.May 10, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Owensboro (2 mi from Owensboro)
National Weather Service description (English): A major hailstorm continued east-northeast across the Owensboro area from western Daviess County. The largest hail fell on the south and southwest sides of the city. Hailstones up to the size of hen eggs fell a couple miles southwest of downtown Owensboro. In Owensboro, there was a report of golf-ball size hail. On the east side of the city, quarter-size hail fell. Many homes and vehicles sustained minor damage.Oct 18, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rome (5 mi from Owensboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell across the Owensboro area with a supercell thunderstorm. Golf-ball size hail fell in Thurston. Dime-size hail fell in Rome.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Owensboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | EF1 | Rome 5 mi from Owensboro |
| Sep 8, 2018 | EF1 | Stanley 8 mi from Owensboro |
| Sep 8, 2018 | EF0 | Sorgho 6 mi from Owensboro |
| Sep 8, 2018 | EF1 | Yelvington 9 mi from Owensboro |
| Nov 18, 2017 | EF1 | Lake Mill 9 mi from Owensboro |
| Apr 27, 2016 | EF0 | Pettit 6 mi from Owensboro |
| Apr 27, 2016 | EF1 | Doyle 3 mi from Owensboro |
| Mar 31, 2016 | EF1 | Sutherland 9 mi from Owensboro |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF0 | Pueblo 2 mi from Owensboro |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF0 | Brownwood Manor 4 mi from Owensboro |
| Apr 22, 2011 | EF0 | Stanley 8 mi from Owensboro |
| Jun 11, 2009 | EF0 | Thurston 6 mi from Owensboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Owensboro
108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Owensboro since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Jun 11, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Philpot 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Owensboro 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Macio, Philpot 4 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Masonville, Owensboro, Stanley 5 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 85 mph, estimated | Thurston 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Owensboro 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Waitman 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Owensboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Enterprise 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Brownwood Manor 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 Owensboro; 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 Owensboro.
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