Hail history for Harrodsburg, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Harrodsburg since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Harrodsburg
- Last hail
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 19, 2022
14 reports on 12 days since 1985 · #98 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Harrodsburg
- 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 Harrodsburg
The latest hail report in and around Harrodsburg is from November 29, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 19, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Harrodsburg logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 30% less than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #98 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Harrodsburg accounts for 54% of the 26 reports filed in Mercer 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 19, 2022 near 2.39 N Burgin.
The busiest year was 2002, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Harrodsburg 0.3
- Mercer County 0.7
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Harrodsburg 6
- Mercer County 8
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Harrodsburg 0%
- Mercer County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.39 N Burgin | Mercer | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Stringtown | Mercer | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.09 W Stringtown | Mercer | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NNE Harrodsburg | Mercer | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.63 NNW Harrodsburg Arpt | Mercer | 20:02 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 21%
- 1–2 in 11 79%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NNE Harrodsburg | Mercer | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.39 N Burgin | Mercer | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.63 NNW Harrodsburg Arpt | Mercer | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.09 W Stringtown | Mercer | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Stringtown | Mercer | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Harrodsburg | Mercer | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Deanefield | Ohio | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Harrodsburg | Mercer | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Harrodsburg | Mercer | 09:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Harrodsburg | Mercer | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Harrodsburg | Mercer | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Harrodsburg | Mercer | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Harrodsburg
- Danville 16 km · 17
- Nicholasville 28 km · 12
- Lawrenceburg 30 km · 29
- Versailles 33 km · 13
- Springfield 34 km · 10
- Lebanon 42 km · 16
- Lexington-Fayette 46 km · 86
- Frankfort 48 km · 34
Questions about hail in Harrodsburg
How often does it hail in Harrodsburg, Kentucky?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Harrodsburg since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #98 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Harrodsburg?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Harrodsburg?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 19, 2022 near 2.39 N Burgin. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Harrodsburg?
The most recent report in this data is from November 29, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Harrodsburg had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was November 29, 2022.
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.