Hail history for Alexandria, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexandria since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alexandria
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 3, 2015
17 reports on 15 days since 1997 · #69 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Alexandria
- 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 Alexandria
The latest hail report in and around Alexandria is from April 14, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on April 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alexandria logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 30% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #69 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Alexandria accounts for 28% of the 61 reports filed in Campbell County.
12% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on August 3, 2015 near 1.07 W Alexandria.
Reports were down 70% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2015, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (29% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alexandria 0.7
- Campbell County 2.3
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alexandria 11
- Campbell County 30
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alexandria 12%
- Campbell County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.07 W Alexandria | Campbell | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | Alexandria | Campbell | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Alexandria | Campbell | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Alexandria | Campbell | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Alexandria | Campbell | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 53%
- 1–2 in 6 35%
- 2 in + 2 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 SW Alexandria | Campbell | — | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Alexandria | Campbell | — | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Alexandria | Campbell | — | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Alexandria | Campbell | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.07 W Alexandria | Campbell | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Alexandria | Campbell | — | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Alexandria | Campbell | — | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Alexandria | Campbell | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 ENE Alexandria | Campbell | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | Alexandria | Campbell | — | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Alexandria | Campbell | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Alexandria | Campbell | $1K | 14:41 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Alexandria
- Independence 14 km · 19
- Erlanger 20 km · 11
- Florence 23 km · 15
- Union 25 km · 10
- Hebron 30 km · 18
- Burlington 30 km · 14
- Falmouth 33 km · 14
- Dry Ridge 37 km · 13
Questions about hail in Alexandria
How often does it hail in Alexandria, Kentucky?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexandria since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #69 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alexandria?
Most reports come in July, April, June. July alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alexandria?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 3, 2015 near 1.07 W Alexandria. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alexandria?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alexandria had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 14, 2025.
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.