Hail history for Wolfe County, KY

Wolfe County has 44 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 26 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 2, 2012.

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 44 since 1968

1″ or larger 26 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · March 2, 2012

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 Wolfe County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 44 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 19, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 19, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
April 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 5, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar
June 5, 2019	2.0″	Hen egg
June 5, 2019	2.0″	Hen egg
May 19, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

February 19, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A social media user located about a mile south of Hazel Green reported approximately quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hailstones.

May 10, 2016 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Large hail was reported in the Hazel Green area.

March 2, 2012 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Baseball to apple size hail fell along a swath from Campton eastward to near Gilmore. Extensive damage was done to structures in downtown Campton, including roof damage to the high school.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	1	9	17	12	4

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 Wolfe County

Has it ever hailed in Wolfe County?

Yes — 44 hail events have been recorded for Wolfe County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 26 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wolfe County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wolfe 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 Wolfe County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 2, 2012. 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.