Shelby County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Shelby County, Kentucky? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 69 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 42 high-wind reports with gusts up to 61 mph, plus 27 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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.
Shelby County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Shelby County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Shelby County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Owenton, moving southeast 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...”
“At 528 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Owenton to 10 miles north of Frankfort to near La Grange. Movement was south 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 809 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Bedford to 6 miles east of Middletown. Movement was southeast 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 Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 723 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Owenton to near Lawrenceburg. Movement was 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...”
“At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Carrollton to 10 miles southeast of Taylorsville. Movement was northeast at 15 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 Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 904 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles west of Owenton to near New Castle to near Prospect. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Shelby County Kentucky Mesonet site CROP observed a 61 mph wind gust. (LMK)”
- Wind 61 mph 2 S Eminence SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New Castle, moving east at 30 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 307 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles east of Taylorsville, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 745 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of New Castle, moving east 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...”
“At 713 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Worthington Hills, moving east 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Chestnut Grove SPC verified report
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 141 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Taylorsville, 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 26, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 848 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles north of Jeffersonville, moving northeast 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... Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Madison, Lyndon, La Grange, Middletown, and Scottsburg.”
“At 833 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Bardstown, 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees downed from thunderstorm winds. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. (LMK)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Shelbyville SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Measured by the Shelby County North Mesonet station. (LMK)”
“Trees downed by thunderstorm winds. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. (LMK)”
- Wind 58 mph 2 S Eminence SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Shelbyville SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 712 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Taylorsville, 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... Taylorsville, Wakefield, Yoder, Sinai, Wayside, Southville, Rivals, Gee, Anderson City, and Glensboro.”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New Castle, moving east 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... New Castle, Eminence, Pleasureville, North Pleasureville, Bethlehem, Slabtown, Elmburg, Polsgrove, Orville, and Flag Fork.”
“At 745 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Taylorsville, moving east at 15 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... Veech, Rivals, Finchville, Normandy, Elk Creek, Wilsonville, and Olive Branch.”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 720 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles south of Dillsboro to near Bedford to 8 miles north of New Albany. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shelbyville, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...”
“At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Scottsburg to 9 miles north of Prospect to near Woodland Hills. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 119 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Shelbyville to near Taylorsville to near Shepherdsville. Movement was 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Wind gusts of 35 to 50 MPH will be possible over the next few hours. These winds will occur separately from any thunderstorms. Winds of this magnitude may damage small tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“At 822 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles east of New Castle to 9 miles west of Frankfort. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 W Todds Point SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Chestnut Grove SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Pictures of barn destroyed as well as bent power poles. (LMK)”
- Wind Unknown 5 NW Peytona SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Small branches down with heavy rain... at least 60 mph winds. (LMK)”
“At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Taylorsville to 3 miles east of Bloomfield to 6 miles east of Bardstown. Movement was 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.”
- Wind 60 mph 1 N Shelbyville SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1124 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Madison to 7 miles northeast of Corydon. Movement was east at 60 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Measured with the outflow boundary well ahead of thunderstorms. (LMK)”
- Wind 58 mph 2 S Eminence SPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 59 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.”
“Mesonet station CROP Shelbyville 9 NNE. (LMK)”
- Wind 55 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 59 mph 2 S Eminence SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and south central Kentucky. 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1001 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pioneer Village, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 229 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty rain and sleet showers, with isolated lightning, along a line extending from near Fern Creek to 10 miles northwest of Elizabethtown. Movement was east- 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Shelby County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Shelby County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 69 severe weather events in Shelby 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 Shelby County recently?
Yes — 27 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 Shelby County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.