Hail history for Hickman County, KY

Hickman County has 30 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 13 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 25, 2006.

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 30 since 1974

1″ or larger 13 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 25, 2006

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 Hickman County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 30 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
May 2, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
May 26, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2015	0.75″	Penny
September 5, 2012	0.75″	Penny
May 13, 2011	0.75″	Penny
May 13, 2011	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail occurred in Columbus.

May 25, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf-ball size hail fell in Clinton, breaking the windshield of a police cruiser. Quarter-size hail fell several miles south of Columbus.

May 3, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

There were three separate reports of golf-ball size hail from residents near the intersection of Kentucky Highway 307 and 123.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	0	6	13	8	2

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 Hickman County

Has it ever hailed in Hickman County?

Yes — 30 hail events have been recorded for Hickman County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 13 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hickman County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hickman County, KY is March 15, 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 Hickman County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 25, 2006. 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.