Hail history for Columbia, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbia since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Columbia
- Last hail
- Sep 24, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jan 2, 2006
18 reports on 17 days since 1984 · #64 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Columbia
- 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 Columbia
The latest hail report in and around Columbia is from September 24, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on January 1, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Columbia logged 14 reports on 13 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 #64 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Columbia accounts for 38% of the 47 reports filed in Adair County.
6% 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 January 2, 2006 near Columbia.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (22% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Columbia 0.7
- Adair County 1.4
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Columbia 13
- Adair County 23
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Columbia 6%
- Adair 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Columbia | Adair | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Bliss | Adair | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Columbia | Adair | $1.5 million | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Columbia | Adair | — | 11:59 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lexington | Fayette | — | 13:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 28%
- 1–2 in 12 67%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Columbia | Adair | — | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Jan 1, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 W Columbia | Adair | — | 05:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Columbia | Adair | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.15 NW Columbia | Adair | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Bliss | Adair | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Columbia | Adair | $1.5 million | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 W Columbia | Adair | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 W Columbia | Adair | — | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.66 E Columbia | Adair | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 W Gadberry | Adair | — | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Hardinsburg | Breckinridge | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Columbia | Adair | — | 07:52 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Columbia
- Greensburg 24 km · 13
- Campbellsville 27 km · 31
- Edmonton 31 km · 14
- Liberty 41 km · 10
- Albany 48 km · 15
- Monticello 50 km · 25
- Lebanon 52 km · 16
- Glasgow 56 km · 22
Questions about hail in Columbia
How often does it hail in Columbia, Kentucky?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbia since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #64 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Columbia?
Most reports come in April, May, January. April alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Columbia?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on January 2, 2006 near Columbia. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Columbia?
The most recent report in this data is from September 24, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Columbia 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 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.