Hail history for Hopkinsville, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hopkinsville since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hopkinsville
- Last hail
- Feb 6, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 15, 2012
52 reports on 46 days since 1959 · #7 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Hopkinsville
- 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 Hopkinsville
The latest hail report in and around Hopkinsville is from February 6, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hopkinsville logged 37 reports on 31 hail days, about 1.9 reports a year. That is 3.7 times the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #7 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hopkinsville accounts for 37% of the 139 reports filed in Christian 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 15, 2012 near 0.55 W Hopkinsville.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (26). The busiest year was 2012, with 9 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hopkinsville 1.9
- Christian County 4.7
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hopkinsville 31
- Christian County 60
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hopkinsville 0%
- Christian County 7%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 21, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 W Hopkinsville | Christian | 11:36 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Hopkinsville | Christian | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Hopkinsville | Christian | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hopkinsville | Christian | 12:56 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hopkinsville | Christian | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 25 48%
- 1–2 in 27 52%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 4 NW Pembroke | Christian | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Hopkinsville | Christian | 23:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Hopkinsville | Christian | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | Hopkinsville | Christian | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Hopkinsville | Christian | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.98 NNW Gainsville | Christian | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW Hopkinsville | Christian | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Hopkinsville | Christian | 08:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Hopkinsville | Christian | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Hopkinsville | Christian | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Hopkinsville | Christian | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Dec 23, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Hopkinsville | Christian | 17:26 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hopkinsville
- Oak Grove 19 km · 15
- Crofton 23 km · 17
- Elkton 28 km · 18
- Cadiz 31 km · 21
- Dawson Springs 42 km · 19
- Princeton 47 km · 20
- Greenville 49 km · 22
- Russellville 51 km · 19
Questions about hail in Hopkinsville
How often does it hail in Hopkinsville, Kentucky?
52 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hopkinsville since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #7 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hopkinsville?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hopkinsville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 15, 2012 near 0.55 W Hopkinsville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hopkinsville?
The most recent report in this data is from February 6, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hopkinsville had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was February 6, 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.