Hail history for Hazard, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hazard since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hazard
- Last hail
- May 8, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · May 8, 2025
24 reports on 18 days since 1997 · #34 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Hazard
- 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 Hazard
The latest hail report in and around Hazard is from May 8, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hazard logged 11 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #34 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hazard accounts for 40% of the 60 reports filed in Perry 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 8, 2025 near 0.87 ESE Bulan.
Reports were up 167% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2025, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hazard 0.6
- Perry County 1.5
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hazard 6
- Perry County 19
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hazard 0%
- Perry County 2%
- 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 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 5 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 ESE Bulan | Perry | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 NW Bulan | Perry | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.44 E Darfork | Perry | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.26 SSE Lothair | Perry | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.68 S Hazard | Perry | 17:38 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 42%
- 1–2 in 14 58%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 ESE Bulan | Perry | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.44 E Darfork | Perry | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.26 SSE Lothair | Perry | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.68 S Hazard | Perry | — | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 S Browns Fork | Perry | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 NW Bulan | Perry | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2021 | 0.50 inmarble | 0.25 ENE Bulan | Perry | $10 | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Hayslen | Perry | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Hazard | Perry | — | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Hazard | Perry | — | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Hazard | Perry | — | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Hazard | Perry | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hazard
- Hyden 20 km · 33
- Jackson 37 km · 36
- Whitesburg 37 km · 11
- Wayland 41 km · 10
- Harlan 48 km · 17
- Booneville 49 km · 17
- Manchester 52 km · 16
- Salyersville 55 km · 29
Questions about hail in Hazard
How often does it hail in Hazard, Kentucky?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hazard since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #34 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hazard?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hazard?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on May 8, 2025 near 0.87 ESE Bulan. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hazard?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hazard had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was May 8, 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.