Hail history for Boyle County, KY

Boyle County has 39 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 25, 2015.

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 39 since 1975

1″ or larger 27 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 25, 2015

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 Boyle County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 39 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 3, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2017	0.75″	Penny
April 29, 2017	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 29, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2017	0.75″	Penny
April 25, 2015	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2017 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Trained spotters reported hail up to ping pong size which covered the ground in Junction City.

April 25, 2015 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail stones as large as 3 were reported by the public and confirmed by social media pictures in Danville.

April 25, 2015 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail fell on the north side of Danville, as reported by the public.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	5	3	7	10	13	1

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 Boyle County

Has it ever hailed in Boyle County?

Yes — 39 hail events have been recorded for Boyle County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Boyle County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Boyle County, KY is May 16, 2025, 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 Boyle County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 25, 2015. 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.