Harlan 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 Harlan County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 29 hail reports with hail up to 0.5", among 49 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 20 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 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.
Harlan County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Harlan County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Harlan 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 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 905 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Dunham to Red Star to near Thousandsticks. Movement was south 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 940 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Mozelle to near Bledsoe to Black Snake. 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 934 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Miracle to Noetown to near Wilkerson. Movement was 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Harlan County dispatch relayed a report of downed trees along KY-987 Mile Marker 15 near the intersection with Lynch Road/Drive. A stronger-worded SPS was in effect. Ti (JKL)”
“Dispatch received a report of a large downed tree blocking both lanes of traffic on KY-840 just down Camp Blanton Lane. Time estimated via radar. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 1 E Martins Fork Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Keith SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Keith SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Bledsoe SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 205 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rosspoint, or near Harlan, 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...”
“At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Chevrolet to Molus. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 E Baxter SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Totz SPC verified report
Monday, July 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Kettle Island, or near Pineville, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 503 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ashers Fork, or 14 miles southeast of Manchester, moving east 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" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over White Star, or near Harlan, moving northwest 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 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mozelle to Arminta. Movement was southeast 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" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 823 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kentenia, or near Harlan, moving north at 15 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 857 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grays Knob, or over Harlan, moving northeast 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 0.5" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Noetown, or near Middlesboro, moving northeast at 25 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 745 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Queendale to Wallins Creek to Peepace Store to near Hensley Store. Movement was 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 409 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Carmichael to Holly Bay Rec. Area to near Mount Victory to Ritner. Movement was southeast at 55 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 1216 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Mozelle, or 11 miles northwest of Harlan, moving east at 50 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Harlan 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 Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 741 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Bobs Fork to Hosea to near Hoskinston to Mozelle to Miracle. Movement was northeast at 55 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...”
“At 713 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fount, or 8 miles northeast of Barbourville, moving northeast at 60 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Isolated strong wind gusts are expected over the next couple of hours on or near ridgetops extending above 3000 feet elevation. Gusts as high as 40 to 55 mph are possible. This could result in downed tree limbs or trees in sloped terrain. Isolated power outages may also occur.”
- Wind 55 mph Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
2 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 Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 724 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rosspoint, or near Harlan, moving east at 60 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" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, November 7, 2025
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1039 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mary Alice, or near Harlan, 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...”
“At 1003 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kayjay, or 8 miles south of Barbourville, 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" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harlan County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Harlan County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 49 severe weather events in Harlan 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 Harlan County recently?
Yes — 29 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 Harlan 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.