Hail history for Hickman, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hickman since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hickman
- Last hail
- Sep 26, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Dec 10, 2021
27 reports on 24 days since 1965 · #27 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Hickman
- 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 Hickman
The latest hail report in and around Hickman is from September 26, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on December 10, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hickman logged 11 reports on 8 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 #27 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hickman accounts for 56% of the 48 reports filed in Fulton 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 December 10, 2021 near 4 S Hickman.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hickman 0.6
- Fulton County 0.9
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hickman 8
- Fulton County 15
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hickman 0%
- Fulton County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Hickman | Fulton | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Hickman | Fulton | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 E Hickman | Fulton | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Hickman | Fulton | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1992 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Fulton | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 52%
- 1–2 in 13 48%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.55 SSW Dodd | Fulton | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Hickman | Fulton | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Hickman | Fulton | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Hickman | Fulton | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Hickman | Fulton | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Hickman | Fulton | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Hickman | Fulton | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Hickman | Fulton | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Hickman | Fulton | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Hickman | Fulton | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Hickman | Fulton | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Hickman | Fulton | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hickman
Questions about hail in Hickman
How often does it hail in Hickman, Kentucky?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hickman since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #27 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hickman?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hickman?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on December 10, 2021 near 4 S Hickman. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hickman?
The most recent report in this data is from September 26, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hickman had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was September 26, 2024.
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.