Hail history for Independence, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Independence since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Independence
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Oct 19, 2016
19 reports on 16 days since 1986 · #61 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Independence
- 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 Independence
The latest hail report in and around Independence is from April 14, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Independence logged 16 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 60% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #61 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Independence accounts for 36% of the 53 reports filed in Kenton 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 October 19, 2016 near 1.75 NW Independence.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Independence 0.8
- Kenton County 1.9
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Independence 13
- Kenton County 28
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Independence 0%
- Kenton 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 NW Independence | Kenton | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.75 NW Independence | Kenton | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 NW Independence | Kenton | $25K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.07 W Independence | Kenton | — | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Independence | Kenton | — | 01:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 58%
- 1–2 in 8 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.75 NW Independence | Kenton | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 2.33 NNW Independence | Kenton | — | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 NW Independence | Kenton | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 NW Independence | Kenton | $25K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.75 NW Independence | Kenton | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.07 W Independence | Kenton | — | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.75 NW Independence | Kenton | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Independence | Kenton | — | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Taylor Mill | Kenton | — | 11:31 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Independence | Kenton | — | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Independence | Kenton | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 4 S Florence | Boone | $3K | 23:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Independence
- Florence 10 km · 15
- Erlanger 10 km · 11
- Union 11 km · 10
- Alexandria 14 km · 17
- Burlington 17 km · 14
- Hebron 18 km · 18
- Dry Ridge 31 km · 13
- Williamstown 35 km · 14
Questions about hail in Independence
How often does it hail in Independence, Kentucky?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Independence since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #61 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Independence?
Most reports come in May, April, October. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Independence?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on October 19, 2016 near 1.75 NW Independence. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Independence?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 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 Independence had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 14, 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.