Hail history for Henderson, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Henderson
- Last hail
- May 16, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 2, 2012
40 reports on 32 days since 1976 · #11 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Henderson
- 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 Henderson
The latest hail report in and around Henderson is from May 16, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Henderson logged 27 reports on 20 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #11 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Henderson accounts for 49% of the 82 reports filed in Henderson 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 March 2, 2012 near 0.69 N Henderson.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (21). The busiest year was 2006, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Henderson 1.4
- Henderson County 2.0
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Henderson 20
- Henderson County 29
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Henderson 0%
- Henderson 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Henderson | Henderson | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Henderson | Henderson | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Henderson | Henderson | 10:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNE Henderson | Henderson | 20:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.58 NNE Henderson | Henderson | 19:23 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 30 75%
- 1–2 in 10 25%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.05 S Ohioriver Ordinance | Henderson | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Henderson | Henderson | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 W Henderson | Henderson | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NNE Henderson | Henderson | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNE Henderson | Henderson | 20:41 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Henderson | Henderson | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.58 NNE Henderson | Henderson | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Henderson | Henderson | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Henderson | Henderson | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Henderson | Henderson | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Henderson | Henderson | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Henderson | Henderson | 14:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Henderson
- Sebree 27 km · 11
- St. Joseph 28 km · 10
- Beech Grove 30 km · 10
- Morganfield 31 km · 11
- Sorgho 34 km · 10
- Dixon 37 km · 11
- Owensboro 42 km · 61
- Sturgis 48 km · 15
Questions about hail in Henderson
How often does it hail in Henderson, Kentucky?
40 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #11 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Henderson?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Henderson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 2, 2012 near 0.69 N Henderson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Henderson?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Henderson had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 16, 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.