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McCracken 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 McCracken County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 14 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 33 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 19 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 26, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

McCracken County hail map

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

33
Events (12 mo)
14
Hail
19
Wind
0
Tornado
2"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
Aug 26, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 16, 2026 hail event near 5 N Boaz, McCracken County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 16, 2026 hail event (2") near 5 N Boaz. 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, August 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 727 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Vienna to over Bell City, or extending from near Vienna to 9 miles southeast of Advance, moving east at 30 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

Thursday, August 20, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 20, 2026 storm activity in McCracken 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 402 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles south of Dongola to 5 miles east of Benton, or extending from 14 miles southeast of Anna to 5 miles east of Benton, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Lone Oak. Trees down around Lone Oak. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · Lone Oak

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in McCracken 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

“At 833 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Goreville to Olive Branch to 8 miles northwest of Bloomfield. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in McCracken 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

Sunday, July 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Several trees down in Reidland. Power outages reported as well. Time estimated from radar. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · Reidland

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1215 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Center, moving east at 15 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... La Center, Barkley Regional Airport, Lovelaceville, Kevil, and Blandville.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 113 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Metropolis, 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 · McCracken County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 211 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Paducah, moving southeast 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 · McCracken County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in McCracken 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 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Metropolis to near Lovelaceville to near Bardwell. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Large tree with trunk snapped in Reidland. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Reidland

Friday, June 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1251 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wickliffe, moving east at 20 mph. Another storm storm was located southeast of Blandville in northeastern Carlisle County. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

Monday, June 1, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 1, 2026 storm activity in McCracken 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

“At 509 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Metropolis, moving southeast 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 · McCracken County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mayfield to 6 miles east of Towosahgy State Historic Site. Movement was east at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

Thursday, April 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 2"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 16, 2026 storm activity in McCracken 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.

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 7, 2026 storm activity in McCracken 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

Thursday, January 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1041 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Darmstadt to near Cairo. Movement was northeast at 55 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 · McCracken County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, December 28, 2025 storm activity in McCracken 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 614 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Carrier Mills to near Morehouse. Movement was east at 45 mph. This line is close to severe and brief intensification are possible. The line is also being monitored closely for any sign of tornado potential. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

“A tree was blown down across the road near Chester Hack Drive and Bloom Avenue. Time estimated from radar. (PAH)”

SPC verified report · 2 ESE Paducah

Friday, November 21, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 939 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lone Oak to 7 miles east of Bardwell to near Towosahgy State Historic Site. Movement was east at 30 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McCracken County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 26, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 33 severe weather events in McCracken 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 McCracken County recently?

Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" 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 McCracken County?

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