Hail history for Crofton, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Crofton since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Crofton
- Last hail
- May 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 10, 2009
17 reports on 17 days since 1976 · #71 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Crofton
- 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 Crofton
The latest hail report in and around Crofton is from May 16, 2025, 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 May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Crofton logged 12 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #71 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Crofton accounts for 12% of the 139 reports filed in Christian County.
12% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 10, 2009 near 2 SW Crofton.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Crofton 0.6
- Christian County 4.7
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Crofton 12
- Christian County 60
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Crofton 12%
- Christian 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2009 | 3.00 inteacup | 2 SW Crofton | Christian | $20K | 11:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | Crofton | Christian | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Crofton | Christian | — | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Crofton | Christian | $30K | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.49 NNE Empire | Christian | — | 18:07 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 35%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 2 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 S Pod | Christian | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.49 NNE Empire | Christian | — | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Crofton | Christian | — | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Crofton | Christian | — | 02:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Crofton | Christian | — | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Crofton | Christian | — | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Crofton | Christian | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Crofton | Christian | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1 E Crofton | Christian | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Crofton | Christian | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 3.00 inteacup | 2 SW Crofton | Christian | $20K | 11:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Crofton | Christian | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Crofton
- Hopkinsville 23 km · 52
- Dawson Springs 23 km · 19
- Madisonville 32 km · 27
- Greenville 33 km · 22
- Cadiz 36 km · 21
- Princeton 36 km · 20
- Elkton 39 km · 18
- Oak Grove 42 km · 15
Questions about hail in Crofton
How often does it hail in Crofton, Kentucky?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Crofton since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #71 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Crofton?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Crofton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 10, 2009 near 2 SW Crofton. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Crofton?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Crofton 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 May 16, 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.