Knox County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Has it hailed in Knox County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 46 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 61 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 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.
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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Knox 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.
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Knox County dispatch reports a downed tree on Millers Road. Exact report location estimated with Street View. Time estimated via radar. A stronger-worded SPS was in eff (JKL)”
“Knox County dispatch received reports of a downed tree on Moore Hill Avenue near the intersection with Ott Road. Time estimated via radar. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Heidrick SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Moore Hill SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees fell on powerline in the 4000 block of north Ky-11. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Cannon SPC verified report
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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Old Flat Lick SPC verified report
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Wind 50 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.88" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down along Little Indian Creek Road and KY 6. Time estimated by radar. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Indian Creek SPC verified report
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 Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
2 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 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Little Poplar Creek Volunteer Fire Department posted that they responded to downed trees blocking the roadway near the intersection of KY-11 South and KY-1530. Time est (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 1 N King SPC verified report
Friday, November 7, 2025
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, October 19, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees were reported down on Possum Hollow road... time estimated from radar. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Flat Lick SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Knox County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 61 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 — 46 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.