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Pendleton 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 Pendleton County, Kentucky? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 36 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 19 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 17 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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 Pendleton County, Kentucky showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Pendleton County, Kentucky. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Pendleton County hail map

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

36
Events (12 mo)
17
Hail
19
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
Sep 19, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 27, 2026 wind event near Pendleton County, Pendleton County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 27, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Pendleton County. 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 · Pendleton County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 5, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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 850 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Crittenden, moving south 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 · Pendleton County

“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 · Pendleton County

Sunday, August 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 631 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Owenton, moving east 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

Saturday, August 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 15, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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 656 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Williamstown, moving east at 20 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“At 723 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Crittenden, moving east at 25 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 · Pendleton County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Saturday, August 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree on road at KY177 and Hogback Ridge Road. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · Butler

Monday, July 27, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 27, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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 736 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Batavia to Crittenden, moving 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 · Pendleton County

“Large tree limbs downed across Old Stepstone Road. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 4 SW Mentor

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 135 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Williamstown, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size 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 · Pendleton County

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 18, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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 812 PM EDT, showers were located along a line extending from Alexandria to near Butler, moving northeast 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 · Pendleton County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 16, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Patriot, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Pendleton County

“At 930 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Claryville, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, penny size 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 · Pendleton County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Multiple trees and utility lines knocked down. Time est from radar. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · Falmouth

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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 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 · Pendleton County

Monday, March 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1210 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Florence to near New Castle, 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 · Pendleton County

Sunday, March 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 22, 2026 storm activity in Pendleton 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 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 · Pendleton County

“At 1108 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Burlington to near Carrollton, moving east at 45 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 · Pendleton County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. 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 · Pendleton County

“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 · Pendleton County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 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 · Pendleton 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 · Pendleton County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 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 · Pendleton County

“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 · Pendleton 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 · Pendleton 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 · Pendleton County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

“Multiple trees down on Vater Rd. Time est by radar. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 3 ENE Butler

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, November 18, 2025 storm activity in Pendleton 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 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 · Pendleton County

“At 627 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near Claryville, 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 · Pendleton County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 19, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 36 severe weather events in Pendleton 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 Pendleton County recently?

Yes — 17 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 Pendleton County?

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