Hail history for Pendleton County, KY

Pendleton County has 27 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 11 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 23, 1968.

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 27 since 1968

1″ or larger 11 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 23, 1968

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 Pendleton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 27 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2012	0.75″	Penny
July 8, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
March 15, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
November 14, 2011	0.75″	Penny
May 10, 2011	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2009 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Public also reported hail and large trees being blown down.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	0	1	5	10	8	1

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 Pendleton County

Has it ever hailed in Pendleton County?

Yes — 27 hail events have been recorded for Pendleton County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 11 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pendleton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pendleton County, KY is March 14, 2024, 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 Pendleton County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 23, 1968. 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.