Hail history for Clinton County, Kentucky
Every NOAA hail report filed in Clinton County since 1968, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clinton County
- Last hail
- Sep 24, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 11, 2008
28 reports on 20 days since 1968 · #101 of 121 Kentucky counties
Hail map · Clinton County
- 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 Clinton County
The latest hail report in Clinton County is from September 24, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 24, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clinton County logged 16 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 41% less than the median Kentucky county (1.4 a year) and ranks #101 of 121 Kentucky counties for all-time reports. Clinton County holds 0% of all 6,632 hail reports in Kentucky.
7% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Kentucky county. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on April 11, 2008 near Albany.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (21% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clinton County 0.8
- Median Kentucky county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clinton County 10
- Median Kentucky county 19
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clinton County 7%
- Median Kentucky county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | Albany | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Shipley | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cumberland City | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Savage | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Albany | 13:31 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 21%
- 1–2 in 20 71%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cumberland City | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 W Watauga | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Albany | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Albany | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 NW Albany Arpt | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Savage | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 NW Albany | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Albany | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Albany | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.11 E Cumberland City | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E Highway | 12:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 NW Snow | 13:54 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Clinton County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 15 | 2.75 in |
Questions about hail in Clinton County
How often does it hail in Clinton County, Kentucky?
28 hail reports have been logged in Clinton County since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #101 of 121 Kentucky counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clinton County?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clinton County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 11, 2008 near Albany. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clinton County?
The most recent report in this data is from September 24, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Clinton County had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was September 24, 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.