Hail history for Goshen, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Goshen since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Goshen
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2025
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Mar 15, 2025
11 reports on 8 days since 2002 · #128 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Goshen
- 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 Goshen
The latest hail report in and around Goshen is from March 15, 2025, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Goshen logged 8 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #128 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Goshen accounts for 15% of the 72 reports filed in Oldham County.
9% 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 March 15, 2025 near 1.28 WNW Goshen.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2015, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Goshen 0.4
- Oldham County 1.9
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Goshen 5
- Oldham County 23
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Goshen 9%
- Oldham 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.28 WNW Goshen | Oldham | 06:35 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Goshen | Oldham | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 NE Harmony Vlg | Oldham | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WNW Goshen | Oldham | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WNW Goshen | Oldham | 20:07 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 36%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.28 WNW Goshen | Oldham | — | 06:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 NE Harmony Vlg | Oldham | — | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WNW Goshen | Oldham | — | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WNW Goshen | Oldham | — | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.28 WNW Goshen | Oldham | — | 20:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.28 WNW Goshen | Oldham | — | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 WNW Goshen | Oldham | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NNE Harmony Vlg | Oldham | $2K | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Goshen | Oldham | — | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Goshen | Oldham | — | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Goshen | Oldham | — | 13:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Goshen
- Buckner 12 km · 13
- La Grange 18 km · 22
- Jeffersontown 22 km · 13
- Louisville 24 km · 46
- Louisville/Jefferson County 27 km · 104
- Simpsonville 29 km · 11
- New Castle 36 km · 10
- Shelbyville 38 km · 28
Questions about hail in Goshen
How often does it hail in Goshen, Kentucky?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Goshen since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #128 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Goshen?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Goshen?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on March 15, 2025 near 1.28 WNW Goshen. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Goshen?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2025 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Goshen 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 March 15, 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.