Hail history for Bath County, KY

Bath County has 47 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 29 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 10, 2011.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 47 since 1968

1″ or larger 29 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 10, 2011

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Bath County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Bath County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 47 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 19, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
March 18, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 12, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 5, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
April 26, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
October 7, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Bath County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 19, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Reports on social media indicated approximately quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail at Tallega.

May 10, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A trained spotter witnessed golf ball to baseball size hail in Sharpsburg. The hail caused damage to cars in the area including broken windshields.

February 21, 1993 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Large hail caused considerable damage to property, including punching holes in satellite dishes and shattering windows on homes and businesses. Also several barns and mobile homes were damaged by high wind.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	0	2	21	19	4

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Bath County

Has it ever hailed in Bath County?

Yes — 47 hail events have been recorded for Bath County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 29 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bath County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bath County, KY is May 19, 2022, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Bath County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 10, 2011. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Kentucky hail history

All 120 Kentucky counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.