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Spencer County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Spencer County, Kentucky? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 53 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 28 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 25 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". 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.

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

Spencer County hail map

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

53
Events (12 mo)
25
Hail
28
Wind
0
Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 wind event near Spencer County, Spencer County, Kentucky, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Spencer 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.

Last 30 days in Spencer County

Current NEXRAD radar over Spencer County, Kentucky with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Spencer County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 2 storm days · 4 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Spencer 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

“At 709 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pioneer Village, moving southeast at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

Saturday, August 1, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 1, 2026 storm activity in Spencer 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

“At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near La Grange to near Taylorsville to 12 miles southeast of Fern Creek. Movement was 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

3 NWS warnings — 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

“At 240 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bardstown, 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 · Spencer County

Friday, July 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 206 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jeffersontown, moving east 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 · Spencer County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 646 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported a strong thunderstorm near Owensboro, moving east at 25 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... Owensboro, Knottsville, Masonville, Moseleyville, and Pleasant Ridge. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Stanley, or near Owensboro, moving southeast 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... Owensboro, Rockport, Grandview, Masonville, Stanley, and Eureka.”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

Friday, June 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 12, 2026 storm activity in Spencer 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 19, 2026 storm activity in Spencer 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

“At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grandview, or near Rockport, moving northeast at 30 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... Rockport, Grandview, Santa Claus, Chrisney, and Gentryville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Taylorsville, moving northeast at 50 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 storm activity in Spencer 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

“At 1125 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Santa Claus to near St. Joseph. Movement was east at 40 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 · Spencer County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pioneer Village, moving northeast at 25 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 · Spencer County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Spencer 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.

“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 · Spencer County

“At 855 PM CDT/955 PM EDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles west of Petersburg to near Haubstadt to near Henderson. 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 · Spencer County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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 · Spencer County

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana and western Kentucky. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT /5 PM EDT/ this afternoon. 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 · Spencer County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 317 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southwest of Lawrenceburg, moving east at 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

“At 237 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Bardstown, moving east at 40 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 · Spencer County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, December 28, 2025 storm activity in Spencer 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer 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...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer 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 Spencer 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 · Spencer 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 · Spencer County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Spencer County

Monday, September 22, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 305 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Shepherdsville to 12 miles northeast of Elizabethtown. Movement was northeast 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 · Spencer County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 53 severe weather events in Spencer 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 Spencer County recently?

Yes — 25 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 Spencer 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.

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