Johnson County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Johnson County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 41 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 58 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 17 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 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 Johnson County
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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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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
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 833 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Goreville to Olive Branch to 8 miles northwest of Bloomfield. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 620 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Mashfork, or near Salyersville. 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 237 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ivyton to near Dicks Creek to near Chattaroy. Movement was southeast 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...”
“At 210 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from New Cummer to Wittensville to near Hode. 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Crockett, or 8 miles south of Sandy Hook, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 26, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 526 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pleasant to McCombs to Dana to Wayland. Movement was east 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...”
“At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Prestonsburg, moving east 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" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bonanza, or near Prestonsburg, 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" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“A tree was reported to have been blown down onto Hurricane Branch in the Boons Camp community. The event time is radar estimated. (JKL)”
“A tree was reported to have been blown down onto Ky 172 in Flatgap. The event time is radar estimated. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown Boons Camp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Flatgap SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”
- Wind 50 mph Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 850 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Cottle, or near West Liberty, 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" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 432 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Bonanza to Pippa Passes. 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", 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...”
“At 1223 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Orchard, or 13 miles southwest of Prestonsburg, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1128 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Adele, or 11 miles south of West Liberty, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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 0.88" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tella, or near Salyersville, 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...”
“At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dicks Creek, or near Prestonsburg, 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 323 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Flatgap, or near Paintsville, moving east 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. Locations impacted include...”
“At 256 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ezel, or 9 miles west of West Liberty, moving east at 50 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" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 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 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. South winds will shift to northwest tonight. WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 60 mph Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 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.”
“At 144 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Emma, or near Prestonsburg, moving 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 152 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cliff, or near Prestonsburg, 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...”
“At 139 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Falcon, or near Salyersville, moving northeast at 50 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" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 508 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tutor Key, or near Paintsville, moving east at 20 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 420 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Matthew, or 7 miles southeast of West Liberty, moving east at 30 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" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 918 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stambaugh, or near Paintsville, moving east 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...”
“At 858 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Crockett, or near Sandy Hook, 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" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1041 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Darmstadt to near Cairo. Movement was northeast 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 Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 614 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Carrier Mills to near Morehouse. Movement was east at 45 mph. This line is close to severe and brief intensification are possible. The line is also being monitored closely for any sign of tornado potential. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”
- Wind 55 mph Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1200 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Chestnut to Lewis Creek. Movement was east at 45 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 Johnson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“1 INJ Large tree limb fell through roof of trailer house. Female lying in bed was struck causing a deep laceration on leg. Injured female was transported by amb (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown Wittensville SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Johnson County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 58 severe weather events in Johnson 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 Johnson County recently?
Yes — 41 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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