Morgan County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Morgan County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 49 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 69 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 20 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 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 Morgan County
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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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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 — hail up to 0.25"
“At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Yocum, or near West Liberty, moving southeast 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...”
“At 607 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cogswell, or near Morehead, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Moct, or near Jackson, 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
“At 144 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Martha to Dehart. Movement was 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Midland, or 8 miles southwest of Morehead, 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...”
“At 552 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Polksville, or near Owingsville, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 427 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Zilpo, or 9 miles south of Morehead, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Crockett, or 8 miles south of Sandy Hook, moving northeast at 15 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 254 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cogswell, or 7 miles southwest of Morehead, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A tree was blown down onto KY 946 just east of intersection with KY 1010. The event time is radar estimated. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown Maytown SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 857 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Yocum, or near West Liberty, 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...”
“At 850 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Cottle, or near West Liberty, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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...”
“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...”
- Wind 55 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1128 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Adele, or 11 miles south of West Liberty, moving east at 45 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...”
“At 1157 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ezel to Wagersville. Movement was 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown New Coomer SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"
“Social media user posted a video of hail and reported golf ball sized hailstones near the intersection of KY519 and KY7. Time estimated by radar. (JKL)”
“Social media video of lots of hail falling along KY-589... about 1.5 miles from its intersection with KY-172. The individual reports that the largest hail stones were q (JKL)”
- Hail 1.75" 1 SSW Pomp SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 SE Elkfork SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 23, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“At 256 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ezel, or 9 miles west of West Liberty, moving east at 50 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 114 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Daysboro, or 9 miles northeast of Campton, moving northeast at 50 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 410 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Vortex, or over Campton, moving northeast at 45 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...”
“At 338 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Calaboose, or near Campton, moving northeast at 45 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 420 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Matthew, or 7 miles southeast of West Liberty, moving east at 30 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...”
“At 355 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pekin, or 7 miles west of West Liberty, moving northeast at 30 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 858 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Crockett, or near Sandy Hook, moving east at 45 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...”
“At 829 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pelfrey, or near Morehead, moving east at 50 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1030 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Bexley to 6 miles northeast of Muses Mills. 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...”
“At 1023 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Muses Mills to Pinnacle. Movement was east 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, November 7, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 311 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Valeria to Mount Olive to Brazil to Pongo. Movement was east 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, November 2, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 441 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Simpson, or 8 miles north of Jackson, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Morgan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, September 22, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“A tree was blown onto KY 772 about one quarter of a mile from US 460. (JKL)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Ezel SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Morgan County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 69 severe weather events in Morgan 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 Morgan County recently?
Yes — 49 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
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