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Rockcastle County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 3, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Rockcastle County, Kentucky? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 41 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 21 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph, plus 20 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 16, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Rockcastle County hail map

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

41
Events (12 mo)
20
Hail
21
Wind
0
Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
Aug 16, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 12, 2026 wind event near Rockcastle County, Rockcastle County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 12, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Rockcastle 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.

Sunday, August 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 916 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Loam to 6 miles west of Bandy. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rockcastle County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Rockcastle 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 805 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Burr, or over Mount Vernon, moving southeast 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 · Rockcastle County

“At 556 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Mount Olive to Collingsworth to near Gum Sulphur. Movement was south 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 · Rockcastle County

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Downed tree due to thunderstorm winds. Time estimated via radar. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · Wabo

Saturday, August 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 958 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Muellersville, or over Mount Vernon, 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 · Rockcastle County

Monday, July 27, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 27, 2026 storm activity in Rockcastle 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 1021 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Winchester to Harris Ferry to near Winston to 7 miles north of Boone to near Disputanta. Movement was southeast 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 · Rockcastle County

“At 1047 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Blanton Flats to Threelinks to near Stanford. 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 · Rockcastle County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Rockcastle 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 226 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Level Green to Burnside to Coopersville to Sunnybrook. Movement was southeast 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 · Rockcastle County

“At 220 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Waneta to Dango to Dudley Station. Movement was southeast 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 · Rockcastle County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 630 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Keavy, or 9 miles southwest of London, moving north at 10 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rockcastle County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Rockcastle 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 524 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Luner, or 9 miles southeast of Mount Vernon, moving east 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 · Rockcastle County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Bloss, or 10 miles south of Mount Vernon, 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 · Rockcastle County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1040 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Bandy to Valley Oak to near Bent to Elihu. Movement was 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 · Rockcastle County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Valley Oak, or 9 miles northeast of Somerset, moving northeast 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 · Rockcastle County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Science Hill, or 11 miles north of Somerset, moving east 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 · Rockcastle County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 storm activity in Rockcastle 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 409 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Carmichael to Holly Bay Rec. Area to near Mount Victory to Ritner. Movement was southeast 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 · Rockcastle County

Saturday, April 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 732 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Jamestown to near Cabell to near Byrdstown. Movement was 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 · Rockcastle County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Boone, or 9 miles north of Mount Vernon, moving east at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rockcastle County

Monday, March 16, 2026

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

“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 · Rockcastle County

“2 trees were reported down on South Wilderness Trail (US-25) near mile marker 2.0. (JKL)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Dillon

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“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 · Rockcastle 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 · Rockcastle 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 · Rockcastle 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 · Rockcastle County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Renfro Valley to Greenwood. Movement was 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 · Rockcastle County

“At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hogue, or 8 miles northwest of Somerset, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rockcastle County

Friday, February 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, February 20, 2026 storm activity in Rockcastle 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 242 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Johnetta, or 8 miles northeast of Mount Vernon, moving east 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 · Rockcastle County

“At 146 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Woodstock, or 12 miles southwest of Mount Vernon, moving east 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 · Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle 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 1007 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Jinks to Bunch to near Great Meadows Campsites. Movement was east 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 · Rockcastle County

“At 908 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Stanford to 10 miles south of Burkesville. 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 · Rockcastle County

Friday, November 7, 2025

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

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, November 7, 2025 storm activity in Rockcastle 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rockcastle County

“At 641 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brazil, or near McKee, moving east 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 · Rockcastle County

Today's severe weather outlook

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 16, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 41 severe weather events in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County recently?

Yes — 20 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" 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 Rockcastle County?

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