Hail history for Fayette County, KY

Fayette County has 75 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 45 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 10, 1966.

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 75 since 1955

1″ or larger 45 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · July 10, 1966

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 Fayette County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 75 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 19, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 19, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 19, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 19, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
February 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
November 29, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

November 29, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was observed near the Henry Clay Estate in Lexington.

May 19, 2022 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Three inch diameter hail was observed near the Chilesburg community in eastern Fayette County.

August 19, 1999 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail up to two inches in diameter fell south of downtown Lexington

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	4	6	10	22	14	14

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 Fayette County

Has it ever hailed in Fayette County?

Yes — 75 hail events have been recorded for Fayette County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 45 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Fayette County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Fayette County, KY is February 19, 2026, 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 Fayette County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on July 10, 1966. 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.