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Nicholas County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Looking for storm and wind reports in Nicholas County, Kentucky? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 57 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 34 high-wind reports with gusts up to 81 mph, plus 23 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 5, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Nicholas County hail map

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

57
Events (12 mo)
23
Hail
34
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
81
Max wind (mph)
Sep 5, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 wind event near Carlisle, Nicholas County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 wind event (81 mph) near Carlisle. 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 5, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 5, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas 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 749 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fairview to 8 miles northeast of Frankfort. Movement was 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 · Nicholas County

“At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Brooksville, 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 · Nicholas County

Sunday, August 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 744 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Carlisle, moving 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... Carlisle, Millersburg, Jackstown, Blacks Crossroads, Ellisville, Pleasant Valley, Headquarters, Moorefield, Myers, and Barefoot.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Saturday, August 15, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 15, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas 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 858 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Paris, moving south 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 · Nicholas County

“At 827 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cynthiana, moving southeast 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 · Nicholas County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 417 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Paris to Bryan Station to near Lawrenceburg. Movement was southeast 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 · Nicholas County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 81 mph

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

“Time Estimated by Radar: Multiple reports of trees down across the area ESE of Carlisle. Trees blocked the 900 Block of E Union Road and the 700 block of Whetstone Road (LMK)”

SPC verified report · 3 ESE Carlisle

“Time Estimated by Radar: Tree fell onto and snapped a power line. The snapped power line then resulted in causing an injury. (LMK)”

SPC verified report · 8 NNE Hooktown

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 5, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas 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 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Carlisle. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 155 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fairview, moving southwest 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... Barefoot, Blue Licks Springs, Barterville, Ellisville, and Pleasant Valley.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Saturday, August 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 843 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Falmouth to 6 miles west of Winchester. Movement was northeast at 25 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 · Nicholas County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 501 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pecks Ridge to near Paris. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Brooksville to near Georgetown. Movement was southeast 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 · Nicholas County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas 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 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Paris, moving southeast 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 · Nicholas County

“At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Cynthiana, 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 · Nicholas County

Friday, July 17, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 448 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Carlisle. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 · Nicholas County

“At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Carlisle, moving north at 10 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 · Nicholas County

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Cynthiana, 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 · Nicholas County

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1027 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Williamstown to near Chevy Chase to near Indian Lakes Park. Movement was 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 · Nicholas County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“A few trees down in the Carlisle area. (LMK)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Carlisle

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Poca to Chestnut. 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... Charleston, Nitro, Madison, Winfield, Logan, Hamlin, Clay, Jefferson, South Charleston, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 16, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas 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 1051 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Carlisle, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Paris, Carlisle, Millersburg, North Middletown, Blacks Crossroads, Hutchison, Ellisville, Stony Point, Colville, and Moorefield.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“At 1035 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cynthiana, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Cynthiana, Carlisle, Millersburg, Ellisville, Colville, Broadwell, Currentsville, Barefoot, US Route 62 at State Route 19, and Weston.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 144 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Georgetown, moving 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... Northern Lexington, Georgetown, Winchester, Paris, Millersburg, North Middletown, Spindletop Estates, Blacks Crossroads, Renick, and Stony Point.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Monday, April 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, April 27, 2026 storm activity in Nicholas 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 1019 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Georgetown to near Dunbar High School to 8 miles west of Nicholasville. 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 · Nicholas County

“At 912 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Georgetown to near Dunbar High School. 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 · Nicholas County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 523 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Paris, moving 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 · Nicholas County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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 · Nicholas County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. South winds will shift to west winds tonight. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky. WHEN...From 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ this morning to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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 · Nicholas 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 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky. WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Sunday to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 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 · Nicholas County

Friday, March 13, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. 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 · Nicholas County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. 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 · Nicholas County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

7 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas 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 · Nicholas County

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 214 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cynthiana, moving east 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 · Nicholas County

Friday, February 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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 · Nicholas County

“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 · Nicholas County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A band of stronger showers will pass through the region this evening and may produce isolated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A band of stronger showers will pass through the region this evening and may produce isolated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...From 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Nicholas County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, December 18, 2025 storm activity in Nicholas 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 910 PM EST/810 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Bryan Station to 7 miles east of Jamestown. Movement was east at 65 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 · Nicholas County

“At 819 PM EST/719 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers and a few embedded thunderstorms along a line extending from near Burlington to 8 miles north of Lafayette. 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 · Nicholas County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 5, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 57 severe weather events in Nicholas 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 Nicholas County recently?

Yes — 23 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 Nicholas County?

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