Hail history for Grayson, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grayson since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Grayson
- Last hail
- May 1, 2016
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 1, 2016
20 reports on 14 days since 1983 · #52 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Grayson
- 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 Grayson
The latest hail report in and around Grayson is from May 1, 2016, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Grayson logged 17 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 70% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #52 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Grayson accounts for 38% of the 52 reports filed in Carter 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 May 1, 2016 near 1.4 WSW Grayson.
Reports were down 87% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Grayson 0.8
- Carter County 1.9
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Grayson 11
- Carter County 21
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Grayson 0%
- Carter County 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.4 WSW Grayson | Carter | $25K | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Grayson | Carter | — | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Hitchins | Carter | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NW Hitchins | Carter | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Grayson | Carter | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 45%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Grayson | Carter | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.4 WSW Grayson | Carter | $25K | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Hitchins | Carter | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NW Hitchins | Carter | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Grayson | Carter | — | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Grayson | Carter | — | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Grayson | Carter | — | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Grayson | Carter | — | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Grayson | Carter | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Grayson | Carter | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Grayson | Carter | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Grayson | Carter | — | 19:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Grayson
- Greenup 28 km · 13
- Ashland 29 km · 25
- Sandy Hook 31 km · 13
- Louisa 37 km · 15
- Morehead 48 km · 28
- West Liberty 55 km · 13
- Paintsville 58 km · 29
Questions about hail in Grayson
How often does it hail in Grayson, Kentucky?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grayson since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #52 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Grayson?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Grayson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 1, 2016 near 1.4 WSW Grayson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Grayson?
The most recent report in this data is from May 1, 2016 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Grayson had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grayson since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 1, 2016.
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.