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Martin County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Has it hailed in Martin County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 35 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 52 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 17 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 23, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Martin County hail map

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

52
Events (12 mo)
35
Hail
17
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Sep 23, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 16, 2026 wind event near Martin County, Martin County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 16, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Martin 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.

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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, September 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Coalpoint, or 8 miles southeast of Inez, 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 · Martin County

“At 604 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Davisport, or near Inez, moving northeast 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 · Martin County

Monday, September 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 754 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from McClure to Cliff. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Martin County

“At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ulysses, or 7 miles northwest of Inez, 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... Add, Hode, Milo, Job, Wells, and Calf Creek.”

NWS severe weather mention · Martin County

Sunday, September 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1229 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Denver, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Martin County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 926 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over McCombs, moving southeast 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 · Martin County

Friday, September 4, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, September 4, 2026 storm activity in Martin 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 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Moree to East Point. These storms were nearly stationary. 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 · Martin County

“At 433 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Chestnut, or near Inez, moving 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 · Martin County

Sunday, August 16, 2026

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

“At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Job, or 8 miles south of Louisa, moving southeast 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 · Martin County

“Social media report of wind knocking gas pump over at the Marathon in Inez. Time estimated via radar. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · Inez

Saturday, August 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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 · Martin County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports

“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 ENE Inez. Tree down on Turkey Creek Rd in Inez. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Inez

“911 report of trees down in the area of Beauty rd in Beauty. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · Beauty

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Trees and power lines reported down near the intersection of Rockhouse Rd. and Ford Place. Time estimated from radar. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Tomahawk

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Delayed report. Multiple social media posts depict extensive tree damage in the residential areas off Coldwater Road south of Inez. Time estimated via radar data. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 1 SE Inez

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 storm activity in Martin 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 · Martin 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 · Martin County

Friday, June 26, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 26, 2026 storm activity in Martin 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 550 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hatfield Station to Sidney to Zebulon to near Galveston. 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 · Martin County

“At 526 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pleasant to McCombs to Dana to Wayland. Movement was 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 · Martin 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 · Martin County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Trees were reported to have been down along KY 40 in the Tomahawk area. The event time is radar estimated. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · Tomahawk

“A tree was reported to have been blown down in Warfield. The event time is radar estimated. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · Warfield

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 622 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Alphoretta, or 9 miles south of Prestonsburg, 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 · Martin County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 504 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Moree to Coal Run Village to Beaver. Movement was east at 40 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 · Martin County

“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 · Martin County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 storm activity in Martin 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 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 · Martin County

“At 1239 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Flat Fork to Lakesville to Rousseau. Movement was east at 35 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 · Martin County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Martin 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 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dicks Creek, or near Prestonsburg, 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 · Martin County

“At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hatfield Station, or 7 miles northwest of Williamson, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Martin County

Monday, March 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 323 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Flatgap, or near Paintsville, 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Martin County

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in Martin 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 432 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Laura, or 9 miles northwest of Williamson, moving 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 · Martin 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 · Martin 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 · Martin County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 storm activity in Martin 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 753 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lovely to Laura to near Piso to Coal Run Village to Beaver. Movement was east 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 · Martin County

“At 144 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Emma, or near Prestonsburg, moving northeast at 55 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 · Martin County

Friday, February 20, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“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 · Martin County

“At 152 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cliff, or near Prestonsburg, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Martin County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, February 19, 2026 storm activity in Martin 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 508 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tutor Key, or near Paintsville, moving east at 20 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 · Martin County

“At 559 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Chattaroy to near Varney to near Zebulon to Hippo. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 30 to 40, torrential rainfall, 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 · Martin County

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 918 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stambaugh, or near Paintsville, 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 · Martin 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 · Martin County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 23, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 52 severe weather events in Martin 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 Martin County recently?

Yes — 35 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 Martin 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.

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