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Russell County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Has it hailed in Russell County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 23 hail reports with hail up to 0.5", among 37 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 14 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 21, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Russell County hail map

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

37
Events (12 mo)
23
Hail
14
Wind
0
Tornado
0.5"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Sep 21, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 20, 2026 wind event near Russell County, Russell County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 20, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Russell 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.

Monday, September 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 714 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cumberland City, or 10 miles north of Albany, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 · Russell County

“At 627 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Albany, 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Friday, September 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 447 PM EDT/347 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cains Store, moving southeast at 15 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... Jamestown, Jabez, Ono, Vinnie, Eli, Whittle, Windsor, and Karlus.”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

“At 404 PM EDT/304 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 7 miles south of Liberty, moving southeast at 15 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 · Russell County

Thursday, August 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 20, 2026 storm activity in Russell 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 414 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Burkesville, moving 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... Albany, Jamestown, Burkesville, Littrell, Desda, Cartwright, Snow, Cundiff, Ida, and Savage.”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Friday, August 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 310 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jamestown, 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... Jamestown, Jabez, Karlus, Ono, and Whittle.”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 757 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles west of Jamestown, moving southeast at 25 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 · Russell County

“At 942 PM EDT/842 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Edmonton to near Cabell. 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 · Russell County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 459 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Columbia, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 718 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Naomi. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Jabez and Vinnie.”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Saturday, August 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 1, 2026 storm activity in Russell 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 819 PM EDT/719 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Liberty, moving 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... Liberty, Lawhorn Hill, Teddy, Ottenheim, Gilpin, Walltown, Geneva, Lanhamtown, Cantown, and Evans Ford.”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 19, 2026 storm activity in Russell 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 351 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Albany, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 · Russell County

“At 338 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Albany, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Russell 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 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Jamestown, moving 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 · Russell County

“At 100 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Faubush, moving southeast 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Jabez, Vinnie, Eli, and Whittle.”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Friday, July 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 800 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Burkesville, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Russell 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 1115 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Edmonton, moving east 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... Edmonton, Burkesville, Leslie, Cundiff, Curtis, Modoc, Ellington, Willow Shade, Grider, and New Liberty.”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 817 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Jamestown, moving northwest at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Jamestown, Russell Springs, Horntown, Eli, Cundiff, Gadberry, Jericho, Webbs Cross Roads, Royville, and Sano.”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 200 PM EDT/100 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Russell Springs, moving 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... Jamestown, Russell Springs, Horntown, Eli, Jericho, Windsor, Webbs Cross Roads, Teddy, Royville, and Sano.”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 storm activity in Russell 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 158 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Cabell, moving northeast at 30 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 · Russell County

“At 123 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Burkesville, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 242 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Jamestown to 11 miles south of Memphis Junction. Movement was 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 · Russell County

Saturday, April 4, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 4, 2026 storm activity in Russell 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 729 PM EDT/629 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jamestown, moving northeast 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... Jamestown, Russell Springs, Horntown, Eli, Lawhorn Hill, Jericho, Windsor, Teddy, Webbs Cross Roads, and Royville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

“Delayed report. A section of roof was removed from a storage building along Land Fill Road. The section of roof was blown about 40 feet before landing on two vehicles. (LMK)”

SPC verified report · 1 SE Russell Springs

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 · Russell 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 · Russell 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 · Russell County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 436 PM EDT/336 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Columbia to 8 miles southeast of Burkesville. Movement was northeast at 60 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell 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 · Russell 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 · Russell 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 Russell 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 · Russell 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 · Russell County

Saturday, November 22, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 240 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tompkinsville, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Russell County

Friday, November 7, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 559 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Burkesville, moving east at 55 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 · Russell County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 21, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 37 severe weather events in Russell 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 Russell County recently?

Yes — 23 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" 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 Russell County?

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