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Hail history for Butler County, KY
Butler County has 45 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 8, 2024.
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.
When it hails in Butler County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Butler County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Butler County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Quarter size hail was reported just south of Dimple.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Golf ball sized hail was reported in Morgantown at the intersection of Provo Road and Meredith Road.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Large hail impacted the Davis Crossroads area of Butler County.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 8 |
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 Butler County
Has it ever hailed in Butler County?
Yes — 45 hail events have been recorded for Butler County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Butler County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Butler County, KY is May 16, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Butler County?
1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 8, 2024. 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.
More Kentucky hail history
- Jefferson County 207
- Pulaski County 150
- Daviess County 146
- Christian County 139
- Pike County 138
- Warren County 131
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.