Hail history for Dexter, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dexter since 2005, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dexter
- Last hail
- Jul 21, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 3, 2007
13 reports on 11 days since 2005 · #106 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Dexter
- 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 Dexter
The latest hail report in and around Dexter is from July 21, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dexter logged 12 reports on 10 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 #106 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dexter accounts for 12% of the 106 reports filed in Calloway 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 April 3, 2007 near Dexter.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dexter 0.6
- Calloway County 4.1
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dexter 10
- Calloway County 62
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dexter 0%
- Calloway County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 6, 2021 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dexter | Calloway | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dexter | Calloway | 11:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SW Dexter | Calloway | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 SW Dexter | Calloway | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Almo | Calloway | 19:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 46%
- 1–2 in 7 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SW Dexter | Calloway | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 SW Dexter | Calloway | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Dec 6, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Almo | Calloway | 03:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Almo | Calloway | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Almo | Calloway | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Dexter | Calloway | 09:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.88 W Almo | Calloway | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dexter | Calloway | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Almo | Calloway | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Dexter | Calloway | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Dexter | Calloway | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dexter | Calloway | 11:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dexter
- Benton 13 km · 22
- Murray 14 km · 52
- Hazel 26 km · 10
- Grand Rivers 30 km · 10
- Mayfield 31 km · 30
- Calvert City 35 km · 24
- Reidland 36 km · 12
- Ledbetter 39 km · 12
Questions about hail in Dexter
How often does it hail in Dexter, Kentucky?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dexter since 2005. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #106 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dexter?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dexter?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 3, 2007 near Dexter. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dexter?
The most recent report in this data is from July 21, 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 Dexter had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 21, 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.