Hail history for Carrollton, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carrollton since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Carrollton
- Last hail
- Jul 17, 2023
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 2, 2012
14 reports on 11 days since 1997 · #95 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Carrollton
- 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 Carrollton
The latest hail report in and around Carrollton is from July 17, 2023, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 5, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on July 17, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carrollton logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #95 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carrollton accounts for 50% of the 28 reports filed in Carroll 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 March 2, 2012 near 1 S Carrollton.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2012, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (36% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carrollton 0.5
- Carroll County 1.1
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carrollton 7
- Carroll County 16
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carrollton 0%
- Carroll County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Carrollton | Carroll | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE Carrollton | Carroll | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Carrollton | Carroll | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Carrollton | Carroll | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 E Carrollton | Carroll | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 57%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NE Carrollton | Carroll | — | 22:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NE Carrollton | Carroll | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 NE Carrollton | Carroll | — | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 E Carrollton | Carroll | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Carrollton | Carroll | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Carrollton | Carroll | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Carrollton | Carroll | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Carrollton | Carroll | — | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 E Carrollton | Carroll | $3K | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Carrollton | Carroll | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Carrollton | Carroll | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Carrollton | Carroll | — | 11:06 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carrollton
- New Castle 27 km · 10
- Owenton 32 km · 11
- La Grange 36 km · 22
- Buckner 41 km · 13
- Goshen 48 km · 11
- Dry Ridge 49 km · 13
- Williamstown 52 km · 14
- Union 52 km · 10
Questions about hail in Carrollton
How often does it hail in Carrollton, Kentucky?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carrollton since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #95 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carrollton?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carrollton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 2, 2012 near 1 S Carrollton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carrollton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 17, 2023 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Carrollton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 17, 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.