Hail history for Albany, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Albany since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Albany
- Last hail
- Jun 11, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 11, 2008
15 reports on 13 days since 1971 · #81 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Albany
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Albany
The latest hail report in and around Albany is from June 11, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Albany logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #81 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Albany accounts for 54% of the 28 reports filed in Clinton County.
7% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Kentucky town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on April 11, 2008 near Albany.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Albany 0.4
- Clinton County 0.8
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Albany 6
- Clinton County 10
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Albany 7%
- Clinton County 7%
- Median Kentucky town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | Albany | Clinton | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Albany | Clinton | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Countywide | Clinton | 12:58 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Albany | Clinton | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clinton | 12:15 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 20%
- 1–2 in 11 73%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Albany | Clinton | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Albany | Clinton | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 NW Albany | Clinton | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Albany | Clinton | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Albany | Clinton | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Albany | Clinton | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | Albany | Clinton | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Albany | Clinton | 23:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 3 W Campbellsville | Taylor | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Countywide | Clinton | 12:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Albany | Clinton | 03:35 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Albany | Clinton | 13:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Albany
- Monticello 30 km · 25
- Columbia 48 km · 18
- Tompkinsville 50 km · 13
- Edmonton 54 km · 14
- Burnside 56 km · 14
- Whitley City 59 km · 26
- Stearns 59 km · 10
Questions about hail in Albany
How often does it hail in Albany, Kentucky?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Albany since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #81 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Albany?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Albany?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 11, 2008 near Albany. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Albany?
The most recent report in this data is from June 11, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Albany had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 11, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.