Hail history for Cynthiana, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cynthiana since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cynthiana
- Last hail
- Apr 30, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 31, 2019
12 reports on 10 days since 1992 · #120 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Cynthiana
- 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 Cynthiana
The latest hail report in and around Cynthiana is from April 30, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 30, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cynthiana logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #120 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cynthiana accounts for 57% of the 21 reports filed in Harrison County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 31, 2019 near 0.88 NE Cynthiana.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2019, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (33% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cynthiana 0.5
- Harrison County 0.7
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cynthiana 7
- Harrison County 9
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cynthiana 0%
- Harrison County 5%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE Cynthiana | Harrison | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cynthiana | Harrison | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cynthiana | Harrison | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Cynthiana | Harrison | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.73 N Cynthiana | Harrison | 17:54 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Cynthiana | Harrison | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.29 ENE Broadwell | Harrison | 07:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE Cynthiana | Harrison | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.73 N Cynthiana | Harrison | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Cynthiana | Harrison | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Cynthiana | Harrison | 11:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Cynthiana | Harrison | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Cynthiana | Harrison | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NE Cynthiana | Harrison | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cynthiana | Harrison | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cynthiana | Harrison | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Harrison | 15:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cynthiana
- Falmouth 32 km · 14
- Williamstown 37 km · 14
- Lexington-Fayette 40 km · 86
- Winchester 43 km · 15
- Dry Ridge 43 km · 13
- Mount Sterling 47 km · 17
- Flemingsburg 49 km · 16
- Owenton 50 km · 11
Questions about hail in Cynthiana
How often does it hail in Cynthiana, Kentucky?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cynthiana since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #120 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cynthiana?
Most reports come in August, April, May. August alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cynthiana?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 31, 2019 near 0.88 NE Cynthiana. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cynthiana?
The most recent report in this data is from April 30, 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 Cynthiana 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.