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Montgomery County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Montgomery County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 35 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 60 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 25 high-wind reports with gusts up to 62 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.

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

Montgomery County hail map

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

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Events (12 mo)
35
Hail
25
Wind
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Tornado
1"
Max hail
62
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 wind event near 2 N Prewitt, Montgomery County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 wind event (62 mph) near 2 N Prewitt. 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.

Last 30 days in Montgomery County

Current NEXRAD radar over Montgomery County, Kentucky with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Montgomery County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
August 2026 2 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 5 NWS warnings — hail to 1", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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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.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 13, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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 738 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Flat Creek to Noble. Movement was east at 20 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 · Montgomery County

“At 733 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Powell Valley, or near Stanton, 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 · Montgomery County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 514 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lucky Stop to near Richmond to near Harrodsburg. Movement was 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Montgomery County

“At 438 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Sideview to Cadentown to 6 miles southwest of Lawrenceburg. Movement was 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Montgomery County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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.

“AWOS station KIOB Mount Sterling Apt measured a 62 mph wind gust. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 2 N Prewitt

“At 1157 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near South Shore to near Flemingsburg to 7 miles west of Cynthiana. 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 · Montgomery County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 200 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fagan, or near Stanton, moving southeast 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 · Montgomery County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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

“At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Washington to near Thoroughbred Acres. Movement was southeast at 45 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 · Montgomery County

“NWS Survey Crew found a corner roofing panel peeled back atop a barn along Oscar Allen Lane near the intersection with US-460/Paris Pike. There was no other known damag (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 2 ENE Grassy Lick

Saturday, July 18, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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 355 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Peasticks to near Levee to near Winchester. 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 · Montgomery County

“At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sharpsburg, or 10 miles north of Mount Sterling, moving east 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 · Montgomery County

Friday, July 17, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 17, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Oggs Station, or 7 miles southeast of Mount Sterling. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 · Montgomery County

“At 313 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bean, or near Stanton. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 · Montgomery County

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 211 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Spout Springs, or near Stanton, moving northeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Montgomery County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Oggs Station, or 7 miles southeast of Mount Sterling, moving northeast 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 · Montgomery County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 540 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Sideview, or 8 miles northwest of Mount Sterling, 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 · Montgomery County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“A tree was reported to have been blown down at 1700 Grassy Lick Road blocking the entire roadway. The event time is radar estimated. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 2 WNW Mount Sterling

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 753 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Owingsville, 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 · Montgomery County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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

“At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Virden, or near Stanton, 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Montgomery County

“Delayed report. Pictures on social media of downed trees at the end of Leach Hollow Road off of KY-213 and KY-464. Exact time estimated by radar. Possible Tornado. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Bean

Sunday, May 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 24, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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 345 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bowen, or near Stanton, moving northeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Montgomery County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1058 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Tollesboro to Pecks Ridge to near Bethel to 6 miles northwest of Sideview to 6 miles south of Paris. Movement was east at 55 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Montgomery County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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 236 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Cedar Groves to Fox to Rockford. Movement was 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 · Montgomery County

“At 206 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Carlisle to near Sideview to near Winchester. Movement was east 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 · Montgomery County

Monday, April 27, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, April 27, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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.

“Wind gusts of 35 to 50 MPH will be possible over the next few hours. These winds will occur separately from any thunderstorms. Winds of this magnitude may damage small tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Montgomery County

“The Montgomery County Garage reported a several inch diameter limb down on Lower Spruce Road about halfway between KY-1050 and KY-599. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Bean

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sharpsburg, or 10 miles north of Mount Sterling, moving northeast at 50 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 · Montgomery County

Monday, March 23, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 23, 2026 storm activity in Montgomery 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 1244 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking outflow winds along a line extending from near Triplett to Munson to Craigs to near Sideview. Movement was 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 · Montgomery County

“At 1226 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking outflow winds along a line extending from Poplar Plains to near Bethel to near Paris. Movement was southeast 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 · Montgomery County

Sunday, March 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1056 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Liberty to 8 miles northeast of North Vernon, moving east at 45 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 · Montgomery County

Monday, March 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 245 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Sherburne, or 10 miles southwest of Flemingsburg, moving east at 50 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 · Montgomery County

“At 222 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Richmond, moving east at 50 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 · Montgomery County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

3 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...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. 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 · Montgomery County

“WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph through early evening. Another round of south to southwest winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected late tonight. WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Kentucky. WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Montgomery 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 · Montgomery 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 · Montgomery County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 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 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 · Montgomery County

Wednesday, March 11, 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...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 · Montgomery 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 · Montgomery County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 319 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ewington, or over Mount Sterling, 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 · Montgomery County

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 249 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sharpsburg, or 9 miles northwest of Mount Sterling, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Montgomery County

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 759 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Reynoldsville, or 7 miles northwest of Owingsville, 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 · Montgomery County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 930 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Fairview to 7 miles south of Richmond. Movement was east 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 · Montgomery County

Monday, September 22, 2025

2 SPC verified storm reports

“A tree was reported down onto KY 713 Spencer Pike at Fortune Cemetery Lane. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Oggs Station

“Photos on social media of a large tree downed in the front yard of a house near the intersection of Levee Road and Tonkin Road south of Mount Sterling. Time provided by (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 2 ESE Prewitt

Today's severe weather outlook

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 60 severe weather events in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County recently?

Yes — 35 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Montgomery 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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