Hail history for Jackson, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jackson
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 19, 2022
36 reports on 21 days since 1991 · #12 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Jackson
- 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 Jackson
The latest hail report in and around Jackson is from April 14, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 19, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jackson logged 19 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #12 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jackson accounts for 40% of the 91 reports filed in Breathitt County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 19, 2022 near 0.94 SE Elkatawa.
Reports were up 38% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2022, with 7 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jackson 0.9
- Breathitt County 2.2
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jackson 10
- Breathitt County 24
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jackson 6%
- Breathitt 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 7 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.94 SE Elkatawa | Breathitt | $3K | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.01 NW Jackson | Breathitt | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE Elkatawa | Breathitt | — | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Jackson | Breathitt | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Jackson | Breathitt | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 20 56%
- 1–2 in 14 39%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.13 NW Kragon | Breathitt | — | 19:29 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 N Jackson | Breathitt | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.36 NNE Jackson | Breathitt | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.79 NNW Jackson | Breathitt | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.94 SE Elkatawa | Breathitt | $3K | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.79 WNW Quicksand | Breathitt | — | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.01 NW Jackson | Breathitt | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Elkatawa | Breathitt | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | Frozen Creek | Breathitt | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.63 SE Wolverine | Breathitt | — | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Quicksand | Breathitt | — | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE Elkatawa | Breathitt | — | 13:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jackson
- Campton 24 km · 13
- Hazel Green 27 km · 15
- Beattyville 29 km · 18
- Booneville 29 km · 17
- Salyersville 34 km · 29
- Hazard 37 km · 24
- West Liberty 40 km · 13
- Hyden 45 km · 33
Questions about hail in Jackson
How often does it hail in Jackson, Kentucky?
36 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jackson?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jackson?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 19, 2022 near 0.94 SE Elkatawa. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jackson?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 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 Jackson had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 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.