Caldwell County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Caldwell County, Kentucky? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 23 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 14 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 9 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". 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.
Caldwell County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Caldwell County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Caldwell 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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1009 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Eddyville to Benton to near Fulgham. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 414 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Nortonville to 7 miles northwest of Crofton. These storms were nearly stationary. 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 146 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Farmersville, or near Princeton, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Princeton, Eddyville, Creswell, Olney, Farmersville, and Fryer. This includes the following highways...”
- Wind 50 mph Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 550 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dawson Springs, moving southeast at 35 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... Dawson Springs, Nortonville, Crofton, and St. Charles.”
- Hail 0.25" Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dawson Springs to near Calvert City to Sedalia. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: On average these storms are producing wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail with cloud to ground lightning. One or two may briefly become severe through early this evening.”
- Hail 0.5" Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 641 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Olney to Graham. These storms were nearly stationary. 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”
“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”
- Wind 50 mph Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 233 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Creswell, or near Providence, moving east at 15 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... Providence, Creswell, Olney, Farmersville, Nebo, and Fryer.”
“At 208 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eddyville, moving northeast at 25 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... Princeton, Dawson Springs, Eddyville, Farmersville, and Fryer.”
- Hail 0.5" Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Princeton SPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. South winds will shift to northwest tonight. WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 60 mph Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana and western Kentucky. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT /5 PM EDT/ this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1056 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Olney to Cadiz to 8 miles northwest of Big Rock. Movement was east at 60 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 1021 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Salem to near Demumbers Bay Campground to 6 miles southwest of Birmingham Ferry Recreation Area. Movement was east at 35 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 Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Part (about 15-20 ft section) of a metal roof blown off of an industrial building in Princeton. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown Princeton SPC verified report
Sunday, December 28, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 806 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Madisonville to 8 miles east of Murray. Movement was east at 45 mph. Gusts of 45 to 50 mph have been consistently reported with this line and it is still being monitored closely for brief intensification. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Caldwell County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Caldwell County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 23 severe weather events in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County recently?
Yes — 9 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" 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 Caldwell 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.