Breathitt County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Has it hailed in Breathitt County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 49 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 79 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 30 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Breathitt County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Breathitt County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Breathitt County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 715 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hendricks, or near Salyersville, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 738 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Flat Creek to Noble. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Torrential Rainfall. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Dumont SPC verified report
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 556 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Mount Olive to Collingsworth to near Gum Sulphur. Movement was south at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple houses with large trees down in the vicinity of 188 Oakwood Drive along with power poles snapped. (JKL)”
“Social media post showing some sort of outbuilding blown over. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 1 S Fivemile SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Guerrant SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Fivemile SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Guage SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 826 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lucky Fork, or 10 miles southeast of Booneville, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 253 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Noble, or 12 miles southeast of Jackson, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Moct, or near Jackson, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 623 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tallega, or near Beattyville, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1132 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Egypt, or 10 miles southeast of McKee, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Baptist, or near Campton, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Cobhill to Lawson. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Gays Creek SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Crockettsville SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1122 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Daisydell, or 12 miles east of Jackson, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 553 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dice, or near Hazard, moving north at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 6, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sizerock, or near Hyden, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 542 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hardshell, or 10 miles southeast of Jackson, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 721 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Sprule, or 10 miles north of Barbourville, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 900 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tiptop, or 10 miles south of Salyersville, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Buck, or 10 miles northwest of Hindman, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kaliopi, or near Hyden, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1043 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Whisman, or near Campton, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 121 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gunlock, or 13 miles southwest of Prestonsburg, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 236 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Cedar Groves to Fox to Rockford. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1223 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Orchard, or 13 miles southwest of Prestonsburg, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Teges, or 11 miles south of Booneville, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Tree down near Happy Church in Jackson. (JKL)”
- Hail 0.88" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Dumont SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 152 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Krypton, or 8 miles northwest of Hazard, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 122 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Beech, or 12 miles south of Jackson, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening.”
“An approaching dry cold front will lead to gusty southwest winds this afternoon. The winds will generally be southwest at 10 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 50 mph, strongest winds north of the Mountain Parkway. These strong winds combined with humidity values falling into the 25 to 35 percent range will lead to an elevated risk for rapid wildfire spread.”
- Wind 50 mph Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 105 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dice, or 9 miles north of Hazard, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Social media report of multiple trees down on the road near the Wolf Coal Fire Department building. This is at the intersection of KY 1110 and KY 1933. Time estimated v (JKL)”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Wolf Coal SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Beech SPC verified report
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Retired NWS employee reported wind gusts estimated near 60 mph. (JKL)”
“At 524 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Daisydell to Gays Creek to near Hector. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 60 mph Dumont SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Inverness SPC verified report
Friday, February 20, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 304 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Curt, or near Jackson, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 347 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Banner, or 7 miles southeast of Prestonsburg, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 428 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grannie, or near Campton, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“A tree was reported to have been blown down onto powerlines between MM 10 and MM 12 of KY 1812. (JKL)”
- Hail 0.75" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Sewell SPC verified report
Thursday, December 18, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1127 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Guage to Wendover to near Cubage. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1057 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Fillmore to Wilkerson. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, November 7, 2025
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 311 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Valeria to Mount Olive to Brazil to Pongo. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 753 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Buck, or 10 miles northwest of Hindman, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, November 2, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 441 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Simpson, or 8 miles north of Jackson, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Breathitt County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, September 22, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed Report. A NWS Employee came across downed trees blocking Shoal Branch Road on their way into work this morning. Time estimated via radar. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 1 N Frozen Creek SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Breathitt County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 79 severe weather events in Breathitt County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Breathitt County recently?
Yes — 49 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Breathitt County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.