Marshall County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Marshall County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 9 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 33 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 24 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Marshall County
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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
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“At 938 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Metropolis to near Barkley Regional Airport to La Center. Movement was 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“At 241 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Fulgham to near Lynnville. Movement was north at 10 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 Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 25, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Partial roof damage of a mattress store on north side of Benton. (PAH)”
“Multiple reports of trees and power lines down throughout the county... mainly in northern and eastern parts. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Benton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Calvert City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Calvert City SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree blown across the road at Scillion Drive and Lone Valley Road. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Gilbertsville SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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.”
- Hail 0.5" Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large portion of a tree down in a yard. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Symsonia SPC verified report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A tree branch broke off and smashed a windshield. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 4 E Ledbetter SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees over at least a half dozen roads in the eastern part of the county. (PAH)”
- Wind Unknown 1 E Faridealing SPC verified report
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.88" Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Gilbertsville SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
“At 348 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Reidland, moving east at 20 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... Benton, Reidland, Ledbetter, and Symsonia.”
- Hail 0.5" Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"
“Damage to siding and broken windows in Sharpe. (PAH)”
“Trees down on Briensburg Tatumsville Road northeast of Benton. (PAH)”
- Hail 2" 5 SE Reidland SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 6 S Calvert City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 NNE Benton SPC verified 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 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.”
“Large tree branch broken (approximately 6 inch diameter) along KY 408 in western Marshall County. Late report. (PAH)”
- Wind 50 mph Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 5 SE Symsonia SPC verified report
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marshall County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Marshall County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 33 severe weather events in Marshall County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Marshall County recently?
Yes — 9 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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