Hail history for Bracken County, KY

Bracken County has 18 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 8 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 1965

1″ or larger 8 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · 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 Bracken County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 18 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 19, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2020	0.75″	Penny
April 8, 2020	0.75″	Penny
April 8, 2020	0.75″	Penny
May 2, 2019	0.75″	Penny
June 21, 2011	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 8, 2020 · 0.75″ (penny)

The local fire department reported about four minutes of dime sized hail.

May 5, 2003 · 0.75″ (penny)

A few trees were knocked down along with the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	0	0	3	4	3	6

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 Bracken County

Has it ever hailed in Bracken County?

Yes — 18 hail events have been recorded for Bracken County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 8 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bracken County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bracken County, KY is April 14, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Bracken County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 10, 2011. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.

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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.