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Magoffin 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 Magoffin 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 58 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 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.

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

Magoffin County hail map

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

58
Events (12 mo)
46
Hail
12
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 13, 2026 wind event near Magoffin County, Magoffin County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 13, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Magoffin 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 Magoffin County

Current NEXRAD radar over Magoffin County, Kentucky with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Magoffin 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 3 storm days · 7 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 2 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 2 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", 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.

Saturday, August 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Staffordsville, or over Paintsville, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Torrential rainfall, 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 · Magoffin County

“At 120 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Licksburg, or over Salyersville, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Torrential rain, 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 · Magoffin County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 13, 2026 storm activity in Magoffin 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 715 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hendricks, or near Salyersville, moving southeast 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 · Magoffin County

“At 738 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Flat Creek to Noble. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Torrential Rainfall. 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 · Magoffin County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Yocum, or near West Liberty, moving southeast 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 · Magoffin County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Report of tree down on Middle Fork Rd. Time Estimated from radar. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Salyersville

Friday, August 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Moct, or near Jackson, moving east 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 · Magoffin County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 storm activity in Magoffin 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1122 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Daisydell, or 12 miles east of Jackson, moving east 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 · Magoffin County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 900 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tiptop, or 10 miles south of Salyersville, moving northeast 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 · Magoffin County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Buck, or 10 miles northwest of Hindman, 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 · Magoffin County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

“At 848 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sellars, or 9 miles southwest of West Liberty, 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 · Magoffin County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 121 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gunlock, or 13 miles southwest of Prestonsburg, 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 · Magoffin County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 storm activity in Magoffin 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Magoffin 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

“At 202 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Orchard, or 13 miles southwest of 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

Monday, March 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

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 · Magoffin 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 · Magoffin County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 114 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Daysboro, or 9 miles northeast of Campton, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 410 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Vortex, or over Campton, moving northeast 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 · Magoffin County

Friday, February 20, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, February 20, 2026 storm activity in Magoffin 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 304 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Curt, or near Jackson, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

“At 347 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Banner, or 7 miles southeast of Prestonsburg, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, February 19, 2026 storm activity in Magoffin 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

“At 805 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Quod, or near Salyersville, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, December 18, 2025 storm activity in Magoffin 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 1127 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Guage to Wendover to near Cubage. 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 · Magoffin County

“At 1023 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Muses Mills to Pinnacle. 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 · Magoffin County

Friday, November 7, 2025

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

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

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

“At 753 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Buck, or 10 miles northwest of Hindman, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

Sunday, November 2, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 354 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thundershower over Stringtown, or over Salyersville, moving north at 5 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Small hail may briefly cover the ground. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Magoffin County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 58 severe weather events in Magoffin 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 Magoffin 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 Magoffin County?

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