Hail history for Hopkins County, KY

Hopkins County has 86 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 48 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 19, 2005.

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 86 since 1959

1″ or larger 48 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 19, 2005

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 Hopkins County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 86 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 19, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 8, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 8, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 25, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 8, 2023	0.75″	Penny
May 8, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
May 7, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

September 19, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Hail up to the size of pennies fell near St Charles.

May 8, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A social media post showed hail up to golfball size in Nortonville as a storm tracked to the ENE.

June 25, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

This severe thunderstorm began in southwest Union County, producing a swath of large hail southeast across western Webster County to Madisonville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	1	2	5	36	24	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 Hopkins County

Has it ever hailed in Hopkins County?

Yes — 86 hail events have been recorded for Hopkins County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 48 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hopkins County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hopkins County, KY is September 19, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Hopkins County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 19, 2005. 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

All 120 Kentucky counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.