Hail history for Benton, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Benton since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Benton
- Last hail
- Apr 16, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 21, 2019
22 reports on 20 days since 1982 · #38 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Benton
- 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 Benton
The latest hail report in and around Benton is from April 16, 2026, 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 April 16, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Benton logged 16 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 60% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #38 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Benton accounts for 24% of the 93 reports filed in Marshall County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 21, 2019 near Benton.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Benton 0.8
- Marshall County 3.0
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Benton 14
- Marshall County 45
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Benton 0%
- Marshall County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benton | Marshall | — | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Benton | Marshall | — | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benton | Marshall | $50K | 02:22 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Benton | Marshall | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Benton | Marshall | — | 16:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 50%
- 1–2 in 11 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Benton | Marshall | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | Dogtown | Marshall | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benton | Marshall | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Benton | Marshall | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Benton | Marshall | 23:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Benton | Marshall | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Benton | Marshall | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Benton | Marshall | 07:28 local · NCEI |
| Jan 22, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Benton | Marshall | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Benton | Marshall | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Benton | Marshall | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 SSW Benton | Marshall | 14:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Benton
- Dexter 13 km · 13
- Grand Rivers 21 km · 10
- Calvert City 22 km · 24
- Reidland 23 km · 12
- Murray 26 km · 52
- Ledbetter 26 km · 12
- Mayfield 28 km · 30
- Smithland 33 km · 10
Questions about hail in Benton
How often does it hail in Benton, Kentucky?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Benton since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #38 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Benton?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Benton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 21, 2019 near Benton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Benton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 16, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Benton had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 16, 2026.
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.