Jessamine County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Jessamine County, Kentucky has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 41 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 17 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 23 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Jessamine 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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 512 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Virden to Richmond to 8 miles northeast of Harrodsburg. Movement was southeast at 30 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 417 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Paris to Bryan Station to near Lawrenceburg. Movement was southeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 505 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Versailles, moving southeast at 20 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...”
“At 558 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southwest of Lawrenceburg to near Harris Ferry. Movement was southeast at 30 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 0.88" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Spears SPC verified report
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Nicholasville, moving northeast 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" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 813 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Williamstown to near Nicholasville. Movement was 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 751 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Owenton to near Harrodsburg. Movement was 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 Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A tree fell onto a house... taking a section of the roof off. (LMK)”
- Wind Unknown Wilmore SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Time Estimated by Radar: Near the 1000-1050 section of the Mackey Pike... tree fell blocking the entire roadway. (LMK)”
- Wind Unknown 5 NNW Spears SPC verified report
Friday, July 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 817 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Nicholasville, 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...”
“At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nicholasville, moving north at 5 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" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Veterans Park. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1027 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Williamstown to near Chevy Chase to near Indian Lakes Park. Movement was 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 213 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Richmond, 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... Lexington, Richmond, Harris Ferry, Peytontown, Valley View, Jackson Ferry, Panola, Stone, Locust Grove, and Hunt.”
- Wind 50 mph Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down off of KY 39 at Black Bridge. Delayed report. Time estimated via radar. (LMK)”
“Tree down on Keene Versailles road near Clear Creek. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar. (LMK)”
- Wind Unknown 1 S Sulphur Well SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Keene SPC verified report
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1019 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Georgetown to near Dunbar High School to 8 miles west of Nicholasville. Movement was east 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 430 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Versailles, moving northeast 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 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southwest of Lawrenceburg, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. South winds will shift to west winds tonight. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky. WHEN...From 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jessamine 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 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky. WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Sunday to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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 Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...From 7 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 50 mph Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 334 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 3 miles south of Versailles, 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 402 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marksbury, moving northeast at 35 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 0.75" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A band of stronger showers will pass through the region this evening and may produce isolated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A band of stronger showers will pass through the region this evening and may produce isolated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...From 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.”
- Wind 55 mph Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 910 PM EST/810 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Bryan Station to 7 miles east of Jamestown. Movement was east at 65 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 819 PM EST/719 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers and a few embedded thunderstorms along a line extending from near Burlington to 8 miles north of Lafayette. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 325 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty rain and sleet showers near Meadowthorpe, moving east-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 Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, October 19, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“An EF 1 tornado touched down briefly west of Nicholasville. It was 20 yards wide with a max wind speed of 90 mph and a length of 0.65 miles. (LMK)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 W Nicholasville SPC verified report
Monday, September 22, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 250 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Versailles, 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Jessamine County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Jessamine County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 41 severe weather events in Jessamine County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Jessamine County recently?
Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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