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Hail history for Nicholasville, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Nicholasville on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 25, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Nicholasville ranks #989 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Nicholasville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Little Texas 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Nicholasville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Nicholasville by year
When hail season peaks near Nicholasville
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Nicholasville
May 19, 2022 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Wilmore (5 mi from Nicholasville)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball-sized hail was observed in Wilmore.Jun 25, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Valley View (8 mi from Nicholasville)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail was observed in northwestern Madison County.Jun 10, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Nicholasville (1 mi from Nicholasville)
Jun 5, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Blue Grass Lex Airport (9 mi from Nicholasville)
Aug 9, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Jonestown (10 mi from Nicholasville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nicholasville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2025 | EF1 | Nicholasville 2 mi from Nicholasville |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Pinckard 9 mi from Nicholasville |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Dixon Town 8 mi from Nicholasville |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | Brannon 4 mi from Nicholasville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Nicholasville
143 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Nicholasville since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Oct 19, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Spears 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Wilmore, Camp Nelson 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Spears 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Spears 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dixon Town, Keene, Nicholasville 7 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Blu Grs Field Lex 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Jonestown, Coletown 3 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Brannon 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Coletown 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Almahurst 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 Nicholasville; 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 Nicholasville.
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