Hail history for Breckinridge County, KY

Breckinridge County has 80 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 57 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 23, 2000.

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 80 since 1986

1″ or larger 57 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 23, 2000

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 Breckinridge County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 80 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
February 28, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
February 28, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
September 27, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 2, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was observed near Webster.

May 19, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail of between quarter and golf ball size was observed along Highway 259 near the Union Star community.

May 23, 2000 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Cars were damaged by hail at Hardinsburg.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	7	27	32	11

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 Breckinridge County

Has it ever hailed in Breckinridge County?

Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Breckinridge County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1986, including 57 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Breckinridge County?

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

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 23, 2000. 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.

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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.