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Mason County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Mason County, Kentucky has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 39 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 15 hail reports with hail up to 0.75" and 23 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 19, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Mason County hail map

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

39
Events (12 mo)
15
Hail
23
Wind
1
Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Sep 19, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 18, 2026 tornado event near 1 NNW Washington, Mason County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 18, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 1 NNW Washington. 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.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 656 PM EDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms were located near Neville, 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 525 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Brooksville, moving southeast at 25 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 · Mason County

“At 409 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Ripley, moving southeast at 35 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Mason 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 1124 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Jackson to near Washington, moving 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 · Mason County

“At 1046 AM EDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms were located over Peebles, moving southeast at 70 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

Friday, August 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Ripley, moving northeast 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Mason 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 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Buffalo to near Letitia. Movement was south 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

Friday, July 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 17, 2026 storm activity in Mason 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 EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of Brooksville, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 22, 2026 storm activity in Mason 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 258 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ceredo to near Beech Fork State Park to near Burnaugh. Movement was 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 · Mason County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Mason 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.

“An EF-2 tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service that started and ended in Mason County... Kentucky. The tornado occurred during the morning hours of June (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Washington

“Structural damage and multiple trees down by East Maple Leaf Road and Wal-Mart Way. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Washington

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Mason 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 602 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lucasville to 6 miles west of Rosemount to near Rome. Movement was 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 · Mason County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 146 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest of Brooksville, 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 16, 2026 storm activity in Mason 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 820 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Falmouth, moving east at 45 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

“At 1033 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of Fairview, moving east at 45 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 429 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of Brooksville, moving 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

Sunday, March 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1149 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of Brooksville, moving east at 55 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 · Mason County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming west southwest. WHERE...In Kentucky, Bracken, Mason, and Robertson Counties. In Ohio, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Pickaway, Highland, and Brown Counties. WHEN...Until 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 · Mason County

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Kentucky, Bracken, Mason, and Robertson Counties. In Ohio, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Pickaway, Highland, and Brown Counties. WHEN...Until 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 · Mason County

Friday, March 13, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. 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 · Mason County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. 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 · Mason County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. 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 · Mason County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. 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 · Mason County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 storm activity in Mason 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.

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. 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 · Mason County

“At 534 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Washington, moving northeast at 50 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Wednesday. 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 · Mason County

Friday, February 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Strong winds are moving through the area behind the passage of a cold front. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph may continue for the rest of the afternoon before diminishing toward evening. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 657 PM EST, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Hillsboro to near Dry Ridge, moving east at 75 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mason County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 19, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 39 severe weather events in Mason 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 Mason County recently?

Yes — 15 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.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Mason County?

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