Hail history for Clay City, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clay City since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clay City
- Last hail
- Apr 30, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Nov 13, 1955
20 reports on 15 days since 1955 · #51 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Clay City
- 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 Clay City
The latest hail report in and around Clay City is from April 30, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clay City logged 14 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 40% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #51 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Clay City accounts for 38% of the 53 reports filed in Powell County.
5% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on November 13, 1955.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clay City 0.7
- Powell County 1.6
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clay City 9
- Powell County 20
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clay City 5%
- Powell County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 1955 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Powell | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 WSW Vaughns Mill | Powell | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.38 NW Vaughns Mill | Powell | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clay City | Powell | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 N Clay City | Powell | 17:20 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 7 35%
- 1–2 in 12 60%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.92 NE Sprout Spgs | Estill | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.29 WSW Vaughns Mill | Powell | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waltersville | Powell | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Waltersville | Powell | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 N Clay City | Powell | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Clay City | Powell | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Clay City | Powell | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.38 NW Vaughns Mill | Powell | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waltersville | Powell | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Clay City | Powell | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Clay City | Powell | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Clay City | Powell | 08:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Clay City
- Stanton 7 km · 22
- Irvine 19 km · 21
- Mount Sterling 23 km · 17
- Winchester 28 km · 15
- Frenchburg 29 km · 18
- Owingsville 34 km · 15
- Richmond 36 km · 42
- Beattyville 36 km · 18
Questions about hail in Clay City
How often does it hail in Clay City, Kentucky?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clay City since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #51 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clay City?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clay City?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on November 13, 1955. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clay City?
The most recent report in this data is from April 30, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Clay City 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 30, 2025.
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.