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Marion County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Looking for storm and wind reports in Marion County, Kentucky? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 35 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 18 high-wind reports with gusts up to 64 mph, plus 17 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 18, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Marion County hail map

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

35
Events (12 mo)
17
Hail
18
Wind
0
Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
64
Max wind (mph)
Sep 18, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Dec 18, 2025 wind event near 2 ESE Loretto, Marion County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Dec 18, 2025 wind event (64 mph) near 2 ESE Loretto. 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.

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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.

Friday, September 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 829 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles northwest of Frankfort to 13 miles north of Hodgenville, or extending from 10 miles northwest of Frankfort to 11 miles east of Elizabethtown, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Thursday, September 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, September 10, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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 433 PM EDT/333 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Greensburg, or 27 miles southeast of Elizabethtown, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Sunday, August 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 16, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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 758 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lawrenceburg to 13 miles northeast of Springfield to 6 miles east of Bardstown. Movement was southeast at 35 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 · Marion County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 715 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles south of Bardstown to 7 miles southeast of Richmond. Movement was 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 · Marion County

“At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles west of Harrodsburg to 7 miles northeast of Elizabethtown. Movement was 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Springfield, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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 · Marion County

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Liberty. This thunderstorm was 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 · Marion County

“At 552 PM EDT/452 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Campbellsville, 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 · Marion County

Saturday, August 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 1, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Lebanon, moving northeast 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... Bradfordsville, Peytons Store, Brumfield, Bass, Spurlington, Feathersburg, Forkland, Jacktown, Merrimac, and Aliceton.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

“At 632 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Campbellsville, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Campbellsville, Hobson, Taylor County Airport, Wooleyville, Spurlington, Durhamtown, Sweeneyville, Jessietown, New Market, and Arista.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Sunday, July 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 26, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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 1054 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Lebanon, 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... Campbellsville, Lebanon, Raywick, Saint Joseph, Arista, South Campbellsville, Calvary, Mannsville, Wooleyville, and Acton.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Video shows multiple trees down near home on Lakeland Dr. Time estimated by radar. (LMK)”

SPC verified report · 5 SW Texas

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 136 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Liberty, moving 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 · Marion County

Friday, July 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1007 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Lebanon, moving east at 5 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 · Marion County

“At 939 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northwest of Campbellsville, moving northeast at 5 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 · Marion County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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 1232 PM EDT/1132 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Greensburg, moving 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... Campbellsville, Lebanon, Raywick, Lobb, Arista, South Campbellsville, Calvary, White Rose, Wooleyville, and Acton.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

“At 1039 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Shirley to 11 miles southeast of Lebanon. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Friday, May 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 232 PM EDT/132 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Greensburg, moving north 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 · Marion County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1009 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 10 miles southwest of Bardstown, 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 · Marion County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Marion 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 744 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elizabethtown, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

“At 530 PM EDT/430 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Greensburg, moving east 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 · Marion County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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 · Marion County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. South winds will shift to west winds tonight. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky. WHEN...From 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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 · Marion 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 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky. WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Sunday to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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 · Marion County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 220 PM EST/120 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles east of Hodgenville to near Three Springs. 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 · Marion County

“At 216 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Bardstown, moving northeast at 40 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 · Marion County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A band of stronger showers will pass through the region this evening and may produce isolated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A band of stronger showers will pass through the region this evening and may produce isolated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...From 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Marion County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 64 mph

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

“Mesonet station LRTO Lebanon 8 NW. (LMK)”

SPC verified report · 2 ESE Loretto

“At 910 PM EST/810 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Bryan Station to 7 miles east of Jamestown. Movement was east at 65 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 · Marion County

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, December 10, 2025 storm activity in Marion 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 312 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty rain and sleet showers along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of Taylorsville to 6 miles west of Springfield to 9 miles east of Hodgenville. Movement was east-southeast at 45 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 · Marion County

“At 229 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty rain and sleet showers, with isolated lightning, along a line extending from near Fern Creek to 10 miles northwest of Elizabethtown. Movement was east- southeast at 45 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 · Marion County

Saturday, November 22, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 124 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Elizabethtown, moving east at 40 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 · Marion County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 18, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 35 severe weather events in Marion 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 Marion County recently?

Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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