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Greenup County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Greenup County, Kentucky? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 48 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 26 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph, plus 22 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

48
Events (180d)
22
Hail
26
Wind
0
Tornado
0.5"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 wind event near Greenup County, Greenup County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Greenup County. 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.

Last 30 days in Greenup County

Current NEXRAD radar over Greenup County, Kentucky with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Greenup County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
August 2026 2 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 4 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5" Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Greenup 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 1230 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ashland to Carter Caves State Park. 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 · Greenup County

“At 1207 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Franklin Furnace to 7 miles east of Foxport. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

Friday, August 7, 2026

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

“At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Oldtown, or near Grayson, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

“Tree down Addie Road and State Route 1. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 8 NNE Grayson

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 622 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Coal Grove, moving east at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 610 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rush, or near Cannonsburg, moving southeast at 45 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports

“Tree down at Bentley Cemetery Rd and Little White Oak Rd. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 8 WSW Greenup

“Tree on lines at State Route 2070 and State Route 784. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 12 SW South Shore

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Greenup 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 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Buffalo to near Letitia. Movement was south 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 · Greenup County

Monday, July 6, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 6, 2026 storm activity in Greenup 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 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Camp Dix to near Gesling to near Grayson. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

“At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gesling, or near Carter Caves State Park, moving east at 10 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 955 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Denton, or near Grayson, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 26, 2026 storm activity in Greenup 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 442 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rush, or near Grayson, moving east 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 · Greenup County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 22, 2026 storm activity in Greenup 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 227 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Greenbo Lake to near Coalton to Bruin. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

“At 159 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Head of Grassy, or near Carter Caves State Park, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

“Several trees down in central part of county including Allcorn Rd and Brushy Rd. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 6 WSW Greenup

“Tree down on State Highway 8 near Quincy blocking the entire roadway. Time estimated from radar. (RLX)”

SPC verified report · 4 WSW South Shore

Sunday, June 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Greenup 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 624 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Letitia to near Muses Mills. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

“At 602 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lucasville to 6 miles west of Rosemount to near Rome. Movement was 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 · Greenup County

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1228 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grayson, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Grayson Lake State Park, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1111 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Camp Dix to Hilda to near Mount Sterling. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 storm activity in Greenup 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 313 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ironton to near Webbville to Mima. Movement was east at 60 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 · Greenup County

“At 259 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Portsmouth to near Grayson to Newfoundland. Movement was east at 60 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 · Greenup County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Greenup 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 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Head of Grassy, or 7 miles west of Olive Hill, moving east at 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

“At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Naples, or near Cannonsburg, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Greenup County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 48 severe weather events in Greenup 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 Greenup County recently?

Yes — 22 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.

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