Grant County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Grant County, Kentucky has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 32 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 19 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 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.
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Last 30 days in Grant County
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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.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down on Elliston-Napoleon Road. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 4 ENE Glencoe SPC verified report
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree downed across the road at Curry Lane and Cull Road. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Dry Ridge SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 736 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Batavia to Crittenden, moving southeast 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 Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree and utility lines downed across southbound lane of Dixie Highway. (ILN)”
“One large tree downed across Ragtown Road. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 2 S Crittenden SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Corinth SPC verified report
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 135 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Williamstown, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1212 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Williamstown, 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1150 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Owenton, moving north 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 543 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Owenton, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado occurred during the early morning hours on June 18... 2026 north of Williamstown in Grant County... KY. The most (ILN)”
“Trees down... power lines down... minor damage to homes. Time taken from the caller. (ILN)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 SSW Dry Ridge SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Williamstown SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 812 PM EDT, showers were located along a line extending from Alexandria to near Butler, moving northeast at 50 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 Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 858 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Patriot, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 920 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest of Owenton, moving east at 45 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 5 NE Glencoe SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1256 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Milan to 7 miles south of Carrollton, moving east at 45 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 Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1131 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Vevay, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“Multiple trees down. Time est from radar. (ILN)”
- Hail 0.75" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Dry Ridge SPC verified report
Monday, March 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1210 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Florence to near New Castle, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1108 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Burlington to near Carrollton, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming west southwest. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 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 Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Grant County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 32 severe weather events in Grant County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Grant County recently?
Yes — 19 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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