Jackson County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Has it hailed in Jackson County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 30 hail reports with hail up to 0.75", among 58 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 28 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 18, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Jackson County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Jackson County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Storm exposure for an address in Jackson County
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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.
Friday, September 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees reported down along Congleton Hollow Rd. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Waneta SPC verified report
Saturday, August 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Turkey Foot, or near McKee, moving east at 35 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. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 617 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Station Camp, or near Irvine, moving east at 35 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1258 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gray Hawk, or near McKee, moving southeast 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...”
“At 1236 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Waneta, or over McKee, moving southeast 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" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 916 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Loam to 6 miles west of Bandy. Movement was southeast 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...”
“Telephone pole knocked over at the 220th block of Bridge Rock Road. Time estimated via radar. (JKL)”
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 E Sandgap SPC verified report
Thursday, August 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 758 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blackburn, or 9 miles southeast of Richmond, 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 830 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mcwhorter, or 8 miles northeast of London, moving southeast at 35 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 705 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Island City, or 8 miles southwest of Booneville, moving southeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1016 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Station Camp, or over Irvine, moving northeast 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...”
“At 1132 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Egypt, or 10 miles southeast of McKee, moving northeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1021 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Winchester to Harris Ferry to near Winston to 7 miles north of Boone to near Disputanta. Movement was southeast 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...”
“At 1047 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Blanton Flats to Threelinks to near Stanford. 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Eglon SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“At 220 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Waneta to Dango to Dudley Station. Movement was southeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gray Hawk, or near McKee, moving 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" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over London, 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 721 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Sprule, or 10 miles north of Barbourville, moving north at 10 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 630 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Keavy, or 9 miles southwest of London, moving north at 10 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 524 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Luner, or 9 miles southeast of Mount Vernon, 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1043 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over London, moving east 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Bloss, or 10 miles south of Mount Vernon, moving east at 35 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" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 236 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Cedar Groves to Fox to Rockford. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1122 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Crawford, or 8 miles northeast of London, moving northeast at 55 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" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Boone, or 9 miles north of Mount Vernon, moving east at 25 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. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 222 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Richmond, moving east at 50 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" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
4 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph through early evening. Another round of south to southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected late tonight. WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Kentucky. WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 60 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening.”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Renfro Valley to Greenwood. Movement was northeast at 50 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Strong winds are moving through the area behind the passage of a cold front. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph may continue for the rest of the afternoon before diminishing toward evening. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 242 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Johnetta, or 8 miles northeast of Mount Vernon, moving east at 50 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“At 1030 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Bexley to 6 miles northeast of Muses Mills. Movement was 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, November 7, 2025
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 311 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Valeria to Mount Olive to Brazil to Pongo. 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 720 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Major, or near Booneville, moving east at 40 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Jackson County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 18, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 58 severe weather events in Jackson 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 Jackson County recently?
Yes — 30 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" 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 Jackson 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.