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Graves County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Graves County, Kentucky has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 61 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 16 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 42 high-wind reports with gusts up to 66 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 21, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Graves County, Kentucky showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Graves County, Kentucky. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Graves County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Graves County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

61
Events (12 mo)
16
Hail
42
Wind
3
Tornado
1"
Max hail
66
Max wind (mph)
Sep 21, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 20, 2026 tornado event near 2 S Folsomdale, Graves County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 20, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 2 S Folsomdale. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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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.

Monday, September 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 510 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sedalia, or 8 miles south of Mayfield, moving southeast 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Sedalia, Lynnville and Wingo.”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

“Large tree limbs down between Wingo and Farmington. Time estimated from radar. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 2 W Sedalia

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 920 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles northwest of Murray to 11 miles south of Cayce, or extending from 10 miles northwest of Murray to 13 miles southeast of Hickman, moving southeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Thursday, August 20, 2026

10 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 66 mph, 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 20, 2026 storm activity in Graves County, Kentucky
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Evidence of an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mph exists at the intersection of KY 408 and US 45 near the community of Viola. A large industrial metal building sys (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Folsomdale

“Multiple homes damaged in Lowes... KY. Lots of trees down over 131 in Graves... 3 mile marker. Very likely tornado with TDS. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · Lowes

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Graves County, Kentucky
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

“At 938 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Metropolis to near Barkley Regional Airport to La Center. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Graves County, Kentucky
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 337 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Eddyville to 6 miles northwest of Mayfield to Cayce. Movement was northwest at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

“At 241 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Fulgham to near Lynnville. Movement was north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Sunday, July 26, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“KY State Police reports a tree down on Usher Road and Highway 1124. Time estimated by radar. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 5 WNW Kirksey

“Tree down on Highway 348. Time estimated from radar. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · Symsonia

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Fulgham to near Cayce. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 304 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Clinton to Cayce to near Clayton. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Metropolis to near Lovelaceville to near Bardwell. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

“A tree was blown onto a house on south 2nd street in Mayfield. Time estimated from radar. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Mayfield

Friday, July 3, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Graves County, Kentucky
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Nickle to quarter sized hail along Hwy 45 north of KY 849. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Folsomdale

“At 607 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Murray to 7 miles north of Cottage Grove. Movement was west 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... Sedalia, Lynnville, and Dukedom.”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“About a dozen trees reported down in Graves County. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 5 WNW Brewers

“Large tree limb snapped off near Wingo. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 2 ESE Wingo

Friday, June 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Graves County, Kentucky
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 251 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fulgham, or 9 miles northeast of Clinton, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

“At 208 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Bardwell, moving east 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... Mayfield, Lowes, and Fancy Farm.”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Monday, June 8, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“Spotter estimated wind gust of 60+ mph in Hickory. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · Hickory

“Numerous reports of tree and powerline damage in and around Mayfield. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · Mayfield

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 549 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Calvert City to near Reidland. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 348 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Reidland, moving east at 20 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... Benton, Reidland, Ledbetter, and Symsonia.”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

“At 140 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Benton, moving northeast at 25 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... Benton, Calvert City, and Symsonia. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mayfield to 6 miles east of Towosahgy State Historic Site. Movement was east at 35 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Thursday, April 16, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 16, 2026 storm activity in Graves County, Kentucky
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“A large tree was downed partially blocking the road at Herman and Sturgill. A second tree on Sturgill Rd was fully blocking the road. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Hickory

“Downed tree at KY-303 and Martin Rd. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 4 WNW Lynnville

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Graves County, Kentucky
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

“Estimated wind north of Cuba fire station. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 4 W Lynnville

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 7, 2026 storm activity in Graves County, Kentucky
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Survey finds an extremely narrow EF0 tornado with peak winds of 85 mph. Metal roof blown off a couple buildings... tree uprooted... doorbell video shows what appears to (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Symsonia

“At 950 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Reidland, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

“A house had a portion of its roof removed. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Lowes

Friday, November 21, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 939 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lone Oak to 7 miles east of Bardwell to near Towosahgy State Historic Site. Movement was east at 30 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Graves County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Graves County, KY?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 21, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 61 severe weather events in Graves 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 Graves County recently?

Yes — 16 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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