Hail history for Union County, KY

Union County has 52 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 32 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 28, 2009.

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 52 since 1974

1″ or larger 32 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 28, 2009

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 Union County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 52 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 30, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
June 25, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
January 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 1, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was estimated near Sullivan.

March 2, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported just east of Morganfield.

March 28, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Very large hail occurred with the supercell that crossed the county. Baseball size hail near the community of Pride broke windshields and shredded siding of modular homes. Quarter-size hail was reported in Morganfield.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	4	3	9	19	10	7

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 Union County

Has it ever hailed in Union County?

Yes — 52 hail events have been recorded for Union County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 32 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Union County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Union County, KY is May 16, 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 Union County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 28, 2009. 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.