Laurel County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Has it hailed in Laurel County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 31 hail reports with hail up to 0.5", among 57 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 26 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Laurel County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Laurel County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Laurel 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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
4 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 805 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Burr, or over Mount Vernon, moving southeast 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 Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Laurel County Dispatch reported a downed tree blocking Old Whitley Road in Lily. The tree was not down on power lines... and the report location meets that description (JKL)”
“Trees down at this location. Time is estimated by radar. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Lily SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Langnau SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Report of a house struck by lightning. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE North Corbin SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1034 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mount Victory to Blue Heron. 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 Laurel 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 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Oakley SPC verified report
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1150 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Shopville, or 7 miles northeast of Somerset, moving 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...”
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SE Oakley for wrong time. Tree down near the 1000 block of KY Highway 1394. Time estimated by radar. (JKL)”
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Oakley SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — 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...”
“At 720 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Somerset Pulaski Airport, or over Somerset, 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" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 W Dorthae SPC verified report
Sunday, July 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grove, or 12 miles north of Williamsburg, 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 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" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 226 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Level Green to Burnside to Coopersville to Sunnybrook. Movement was 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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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" Laurel 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" Laurel 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" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Laurel 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 Laurel 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" Laurel 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" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Somerset to near Nancy to 6 miles west of Faubush. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Laurel 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 Laurel 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" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Langnau to Sublimity City to Hightop to near Cumberland Falls S.P.. Movement was east 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.”
“At 1205 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bunch, or 9 miles west of London, moving east 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" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
“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 50 mph Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 S Bernstadt 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 Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“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...”
“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...”
- Wind 70 mph London-Corbin Airport SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 W Brock SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Keavy SPC verified report
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" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 146 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Woodstock, or 12 miles southwest 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...”
“At 339 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Benge, or 9 miles northwest of Manchester, 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
3 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 Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, November 7, 2025
2 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 855 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Levi Jackson S.P., or near London, moving 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, November 2, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 155 PM EST, trained weather spotters reported a strong thundershower producing pea sized hail over Corbin, moving north at 20 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" Laurel County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, October 19, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large tree down on Hwy 2392. Reported around 2 pm. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NE North Corbin SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Laurel County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 57 severe weather events in Laurel 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 Laurel County recently?
Yes — 31 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" 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 Laurel 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.