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Lyon County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Lyon County, Kentucky? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 22 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 7 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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.

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

Lyon County hail map

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

22
Events (12 mo)
7
Hail
15
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 12, 2026 wind event near Lyon County, Lyon County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 12, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Lyon 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.

Last 30 days in Lyon County

Current NEXRAD radar over Lyon County, Kentucky with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Lyon County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.5" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Lyon 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 1009 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Eddyville to Benton to near Fulgham. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Lyon 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 337 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Eddyville to 6 miles northwest of Mayfield to Cayce. Movement was northwest 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 · Lyon County

Saturday, August 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 1, 2026 storm activity in Lyon 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 146 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Farmersville, or near Princeton, 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... Princeton, Eddyville, Creswell, Olney, Farmersville, and Fryer. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 25, 2026 storm activity in Lyon 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.

“Multiple reports of trees and power lines down in the Eddyville and Kuttawa areas. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · Eddyville

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Camper blown over at Venture River Water Park. Nickel-sized hail also reported in Eddyville. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 1 NW Eddyville

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in Lyon 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 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dawson Springs to near Calvert City to Sedalia. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: On average these storms are producing wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail with cloud to ground lightning. One or two may briefly become severe through early this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

Friday, June 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

Monday, June 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 1, 2026 storm activity in Lyon 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 631 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Reidland to near Land Between The Lakes Area. Movement was southeast at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

“At 549 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Calvert City to near Reidland. Movement was southeast at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 19, 2026 storm activity in Lyon 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 644 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Hillman Ferry Campground, moving northeast at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

“At 208 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eddyville, moving northeast 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... Princeton, Dawson Springs, Eddyville, Farmersville, and Fryer.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

Thursday, April 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lyon County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 7, 2026 storm activity in Lyon 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 1021 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Salem to near Demumbers Bay Campground to 6 miles southwest of Birmingham Ferry Recreation Area. 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 · Lyon County

“At 950 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Reidland, moving east at 50 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 · Lyon County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 22 severe weather events in Lyon 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 Lyon County recently?

Yes — 7 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 Lyon County?

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