Hail history for Allen County, Kentucky
Every NOAA hail report filed in Allen County since 1982, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Allen County
- Last hail
- Jun 30, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Oct 6, 2014
36 reports on 26 days since 1982 · #88 of 121 Kentucky counties
Hail map · Allen County
- 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 Allen County
The latest hail report in Allen County is from June 30, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 30, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Allen County logged 18 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Kentucky county (1.4 a year) and ranks #88 of 121 Kentucky counties for all-time reports. Allen County holds 1% of all 6,632 hail reports in Kentucky.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Kentucky county. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on October 6, 2014 near 1.3 WNW Settle.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (25% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Allen County 0.9
- Median Kentucky county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Allen County 12
- Median Kentucky county 19
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Allen County 0%
- Median Kentucky county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 WNW Settle | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 NW Fleet | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NNW Oak Forest | 11:47 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Cedar Spgs | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 E Scottsville | 01:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 42%
- 1–2 in 21 58%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 W Scottsville | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Scottsville | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Halfway | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSW Settle | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 WNW Settle | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Mt Zion | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 NW Fleet | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.11 W Scottsville | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.35 NNW Scottsville | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Holland | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Scottsville | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 W Scottsville | 16:09 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Allen County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsville | 15 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Allen County
How often does it hail in Allen County, Kentucky?
36 hail reports have been logged in Allen County since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #88 of 121 Kentucky counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Allen County?
Most reports come in March, July, April. March alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Allen County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on October 6, 2014 near 1.3 WNW Settle. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Allen County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 30, 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 Allen County had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 30, 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.