Hail history for Corbin, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Corbin since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Corbin
- Last hail
- Sep 24, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Apr 28, 1959
28 reports on 23 days since 1959 · #22 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Corbin
- 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 Corbin
The latest hail report in and around Corbin is from September 24, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on September 24, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Corbin logged 14 reports on 11 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 #22 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Corbin accounts for 39% of the 71 reports filed in Whitley County.
4% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on April 28, 1959.
Reports were down 44% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2003, with 6 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (21% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Corbin 0.7
- Whitley County 2.4
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Corbin 11
- Whitley County 26
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Corbin 4%
- Whitley County 9%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1959 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Whitley | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Corbin | Whitley | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Corbin | Whitley | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Woodbine | Whitley | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Corbin | Whitley | 23:15 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 15 54%
- 1–2 in 12 43%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.74 SE Barton | Whitley | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.26 ESE Rye | Whitley | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.12 S North Corbin | Laurel | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | Corbin | Whitley | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Barton | Whitley | 22:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Corbin | Whitley | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Corbin | Whitley | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Woodbine | Whitley | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Corbin | Whitley | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Corbin | Whitley | 13:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Corbin | Whitley | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Corbin | Whitley | 16:31 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Corbin
- North Corbin 4 km · 10
- London 21 km · 59
- Barbourville 21 km · 19
- Williamsburg 22 km · 24
- Manchester 38 km · 16
- Whitley City 41 km · 26
- Pineville 41 km · 24
- Pine Knot 42 km · 10
Questions about hail in Corbin
How often does it hail in Corbin, Kentucky?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Corbin since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #22 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Corbin?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Corbin?
3.50 in (teacup size) on April 28, 1959. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Corbin?
The most recent report in this data is from September 24, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Corbin had in the last five years?
1 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.