Hail history for Bourbon County, KY

Bourbon County has 18 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 8 of them 1″ or larger and 1 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 18 since 1973

1″ or larger 8 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 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 Bourbon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 18 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
October 7, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
March 2, 2012	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 10, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
May 10, 2011	2.75″	Baseball
June 25, 2009	0.88″	Nickel
November 5, 2007	0.88″	Nickel
May 10, 2003	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

October 7, 2014 · 1.0″ (quarter)

One inch hail accompanied the same storm that produced a tornado.

May 10, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Numerous reports of damaging hail around Millersburg. The Millersburg fire department reported a funnel cloud and 1.75 inch hail.

May 10, 1995 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Paris police reports golf ball-size hail and tree limbs down.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	0	5	6	5	0

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 Bourbon County

Has it ever hailed in Bourbon County?

Yes — 18 hail events have been recorded for Bourbon County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 8 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bourbon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bourbon County, KY is April 29, 2017, 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 Bourbon 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

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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.