Pendleton County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Pendleton County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 14 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 23 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 9 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 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.
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Last 30 days in Pendleton County
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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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Butler SPC verified report
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree on road at KY177 and Hogback Ridge Road. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown Butler SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large tree limbs downed across Old Stepstone Road. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SW Mentor SPC verified report
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.88" Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Butler SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 W Butler SPC verified report
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple trees and utility lines knocked down. Time est from radar. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown Falmouth SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Pendleton County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Pendleton County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 23 severe weather events in Pendleton County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Pendleton County recently?
Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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