Hail history for Burnside, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burnside since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Burnside
- Last hail
- Aug 17, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · Aug 17, 2024
14 reports on 13 days since 2002 · #94 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Burnside
- 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 Burnside
The latest hail report in and around Burnside is from August 17, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on August 17, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Burnside logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #94 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Burnside accounts for 9% of the 150 reports filed in Pulaski 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on August 17, 2024 near 1.72 SSW Shafter.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Burnside 0.6
- Pulaski County 4.0
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Burnside 11
- Pulaski County 42
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Burnside 0%
- Pulaski County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.72 SSW Shafter | Pulaski | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Shafter | Pulaski | — | 23:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Bronston | Pulaski | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.65 W Cedar Grove | Pulaski | — | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 12 NE Monticello | Wayne | $1K | 15:58 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 50%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.72 SSW Shafter | Pulaski | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Shafter | Pulaski | — | 23:03 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.3 WNW Burnside | Pulaski | — | 23:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Bronston | Pulaski | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.65 W Cedar Grove | Pulaski | — | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 12 NE Monticello | Wayne | $1K | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Burnside | Pulaski | — | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1 WNW Bronston | Pulaski | — | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Burnside | Pulaski | — | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Bronston | Pulaski | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Burnside | Pulaski | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Burnside | Pulaski | — | 05:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Burnside
- Somerset 10 km · 57
- Science Hill 19 km · 17
- Monticello 26 km · 25
- Eubank 31 km · 10
- Whitley City 35 km · 26
- Stearns 37 km · 10
- Pine Knot 42 km · 10
- Liberty 43 km · 10
Questions about hail in Burnside
How often does it hail in Burnside, Kentucky?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burnside since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #94 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Burnside?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Burnside?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on August 17, 2024 near 1.72 SSW Shafter. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Burnside?
The most recent report in this data is from August 17, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Burnside 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 August 17, 2024.
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.