Hail history for Campton, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Campton since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Campton
- Last hail
- Feb 19, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 2, 2012
13 reports on 12 days since 1980 · #105 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Campton
- 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 Campton
The latest hail report in and around Campton is from February 19, 2026, 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 February 19, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Campton logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 30% less than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #105 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Campton accounts for 30% of the 44 reports filed in Wolfe County.
15% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on March 2, 2012 near 0.94 W Campton.
The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Campton 0.3
- Wolfe County 1.0
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Campton 6
- Wolfe County 15
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Campton 15%
- Wolfe County 14%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.94 W Campton | Wolfe | $2.0 million | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 NE Campton | Wolfe | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Campton | Wolfe | — | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wolfe | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Campton | Wolfe | — | 16:19 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 23%
- 1–2 in 8 62%
- 2 in + 2 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Campton | Wolfe | — | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 NE Campton | Wolfe | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.94 W Campton | Wolfe | $2.0 million | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Campton | Wolfe | — | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 WNW Vortex | Wolfe | — | 22:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Campton | Wolfe | — | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Campton | Wolfe | — | 07:25 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NW Stillwater | Wolfe | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Campton | Wolfe | — | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Campton | Wolfe | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Campton | Wolfe | — | 05:05 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Campton | Wolfe | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Campton
- Hazel Green 14 km · 15
- Beattyville 22 km · 18
- Jackson 24 km · 36
- Frenchburg 25 km · 18
- Stanton 30 km · 22
- Booneville 31 km · 17
- West Liberty 32 km · 13
- Clay City 36 km · 20
Questions about hail in Campton
How often does it hail in Campton, Kentucky?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Campton since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #105 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Campton?
Most reports come in May, February, April. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Campton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 2, 2012 near 0.94 W Campton. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Campton?
The most recent report in this data is from February 19, 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 Campton 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 February 19, 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.