Simpson 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 Simpson County, Kentucky recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 14 hail reports with hail up to 0.5", among 20 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 6 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Simpson 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
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 903 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mount Victor, moving south at 20 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 926 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms and a strong gust front along a line extending from 8 miles south of Dunmor to 10 miles south of Memphis Junction to near Tompkinsville. Movement was south at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph along the gust front and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.5" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 8, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 143 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Portland. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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...”
“At 128 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Memphis Junction. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Power line down next to a business at 1550 Nashville Rd. Time estimated from radar. (LMK)”
- Wind Unknown 2 S Franklin SPC verified report
Sunday, July 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 310 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Russellville, moving southeast at 10 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... Auburn, Schochoh, Middleton, Turnertown, and Dennis.”
- Hail 0.25" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Memphis Junction, 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... Bowling Green, Scottsville, Three Forks, Hardcastle, Allen Springs, Oak Forest, West Fork, Maynard, Clare, and Greenhill.”
“At 358 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elkton, 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1033 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Elkton, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. At 1030 PM CDT, the Kentucky Mesonet station in Todd County reported a 45 mph wind gust. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 211 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles south of Brownsville to near Memphis Junction to near Russellville. Movement was north 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.”
“At 134 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Scottsville to 14 miles southeast of Memphis Junction to 6 miles northwest of Cross Plains. Movement was north 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 215 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of gusty showers north of Russellville and southwest of Bowling Green, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Cold air funnels are also possible, but this type of funnel cloud is harmless. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 716 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Russellville to 8 miles north of Portland to 6 miles northwest of Westmoreland. Movement was 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.”
“At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Elkton to 12 miles southeast of Russellville to 9 miles northeast of Portland. Movement was east 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Simpson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Very large tree down over the 900 block of Rapids Road. The tree is blocking all lanes of traffic. (LMK)”
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Franklin SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Simpson County, KY?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 20 severe weather events in Simpson 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 Simpson County recently?
Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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