Hail history for Hardinsburg, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hardinsburg since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hardinsburg
- Last hail
- Sep 27, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 23, 2000
28 reports on 18 days since 1987 · #23 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Hardinsburg
- 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 Hardinsburg
The latest hail report in and around Hardinsburg is from September 27, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on September 27, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hardinsburg logged 16 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 60% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #23 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hardinsburg accounts for 35% of the 80 reports filed in Breckinridge County.
4% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 23, 2000 near Hardinsburg.
Reports were down 22% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (54% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hardinsburg 0.8
- Breckinridge County 2.8
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hardinsburg 9
- Breckinridge County 33
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hardinsburg 4%
- Breckinridge 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Hardinsburg | Breckinridge | $15K | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lyonia | Hancock | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Edmonton | Metcalfe | — | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hardinsburg | Breckinridge | — | 13:09 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hardinsburg | Breckinridge | — | 10:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 32%
- 1–2 in 18 64%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Harned | Breckinridge | 22:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.29 WNW Hardinsburg | Breckinridge | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.55 E Harned | Breckinridge | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 W Hardinsburg Arpt | Breckinridge | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Hardinsburg Arpt | Breckinridge | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Hardinsburg Arpt | Breckinridge | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Hardinsburg Arpt | Breckinridge | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Harned | Breckinridge | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Hardinsburg Arpt | Breckinridge | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Hardinsburg Arpt | Breckinridge | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Hardinsburg Arpt | Breckinridge | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Harned | Breckinridge | 13:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hardinsburg
- Irvington 19 km · 11
- Fordsville 28 km · 12
- Leitchfield 35 km · 28
- Brandenburg 35 km · 19
- Whitesville 38 km · 13
- Caneyville 39 km · 10
- Radcliff 46 km · 15
- Elizabethtown 51 km · 22
Questions about hail in Hardinsburg
How often does it hail in Hardinsburg, Kentucky?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hardinsburg since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #23 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hardinsburg?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 54% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hardinsburg?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 23, 2000 near Hardinsburg. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hardinsburg?
The most recent report in this data is from September 27, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hardinsburg had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was September 27, 2023.
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.