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Knox County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Has it hailed in Knox County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 48 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 66 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 18 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 21, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Knox County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Knox County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

66
Events (12 mo)
48
Hail
18
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
Sep 21, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Sep 21, 2026 wind event near Knox County, Knox County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Sep 21, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Knox 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.

Storm exposure for an address in Knox 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.

Monday, September 21, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, September 21, 2026 storm activity in Knox 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 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grove, or 13 miles north of Williamsburg, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Moore Hill, Lily, Rossland, Deering, North Corbin, Hightop, Faber, Indian Creek, Bark Camp, Rye, Gray, Holly Bay Rec.”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“At 1126 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Erose to Stony Fork Junction to Hutch to 7 miles south of Pruden. Movement was 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 · Knox County

Friday, September 18, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, September 18, 2026 storm activity in Knox 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 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brush Creek, or near Barbourville, moving south at 15 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 · Knox County

“At 518 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Beverly, or 13 miles northwest of Harlan, moving 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 · Knox County

Friday, September 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 536 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Gausdale, or 8 miles southwest of Barbourville, moving south 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Saturday, August 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 946 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Spruce Pine, or 8 miles northwest of Harlan, moving southeast at 30 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 · Knox County

Sunday, August 16, 2026

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

“At 1026 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hightop to Wendover. Movement was southeast at 45 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 · Knox County

“Public report of a small tree down near this location. Time estimated via radar. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 1 NW Yeager

Friday, August 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1213 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Chenoa, or 7 miles northwest of Middlesboro, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gausdale, or 7 miles southwest of Barbourville, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“At 1140 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ingram, or near Pineville, moving south 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 · Knox County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Knox 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 841 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gray, or 8 miles northwest of Barbourville, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Trees fell on powerline in the 4000 block of north Ky-11. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 1 NE Cannon

Saturday, August 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 730 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dorthae, or 9 miles south of London. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“At 1046 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Flat Lick, or near Pineville, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Sunday, August 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1219 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Clate, or near Barbourville, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 447 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ashers Fork, or 13 miles southeast of Manchester, moving 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 · Knox County

“At 821 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hoskinston to near Saylor to Kayjay. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Monday, July 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1227 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Bronston, or near Somerset, moving southeast at 30 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 · Knox County

“At 116 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Gausdale, or 9 miles southwest of Barbourville, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 752 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Huxley, or 14 miles north of Whitley City, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Monday, July 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“At 553 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Ingram, or near Pineville, moving southeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 444 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Blanche, or near Pineville, moving south 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lesbas, or near London, moving southeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 438 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Hammond to near Ingram to near Fonde. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Friday, July 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 437 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ashers Fork, or 14 miles southeast of Manchester, moving southwest 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Moore Hill, or 11 miles northwest of Barbourville. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Knox 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 745 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Boone Heights, or over Barbourville, moving north at 20 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 · Knox County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Knox 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 1008 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Swanpond, or over Barbourville, moving northeast at 5 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 · Knox County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 321 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Hubbs, or 7 miles south of Barbourville, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Sunday, May 31, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Permon, or 7 miles southwest of Barbourville, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“At 602 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Dixie, or near Williamsburg, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1043 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Saxton, or 8 miles southeast of Williamsburg, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 447 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fount, or 9 miles northeast of Barbourville, moving northeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Knox 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 220 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gausdale, or 8 miles southwest of Barbourville, moving northeast at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“At 249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Birdseye, or 9 miles south of Barbourville, moving northeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree down along Little Indian Creek Road and KY 6. Time estimated by radar. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Indian Creek

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Krupp, or near Williamsburg, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 454 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Whick to near Tanksley to Lynn Camp. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, December 18, 2025 storm activity in Knox 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“At 1007 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Jinks to Bunch to near Great Meadows Campsites. Movement was east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Friday, November 7, 2025

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, November 7, 2025 storm activity in Knox 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“At 935 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Frakes, or 11 miles west of Middlesboro, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

Sunday, November 2, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 238 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thundershower with a history of producing pea sized hail over Hammond, or 10 miles northeast of Barbourville, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Small hail may briefly cover the ground, including roadways. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

“At 205 PM EST, the public reported a strong thundershower producing pea sized hail near Barbourville, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Small hail may briefly cover the ground. Minor hail damage to vegetation is also possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Knox County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 21, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 66 severe weather events in Knox 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 Knox County recently?

Yes — 48 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" 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 Knox 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.

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