Hail history for Ledbetter, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ledbetter since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ledbetter
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 15, 2025
12 reports on 11 days since 1999 · #122 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Ledbetter
- 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 Ledbetter
The latest hail report in and around Ledbetter is from March 15, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ledbetter logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #122 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ledbetter accounts for 19% of the 62 reports filed in Livingston 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, 2025 near 1.1 W Ledbetter.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ledbetter 0.4
- Livingston County 1.7
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ledbetter 8
- Livingston County 27
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ledbetter 0%
- Livingston County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 W Ledbetter | Livingston | 02:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ledbetter | Livingston | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 S Ledbetter | Livingston | 22:24 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 S Ledbetter | Livingston | 11:24 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Ledbetter | Livingston | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 58%
- 1–2 in 5 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 W Ledbetter | Livingston | 02:28 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Ledbetter | Livingston | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ledbetter | Livingston | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Ledbetter | Livingston | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.1 W Ledbetter | Livingston | 22:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Ledbetter | Livingston | 10:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Ledbetter | Livingston | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Ledbetter | Livingston | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 S Ledbetter | Livingston | 22:24 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 S Ledbetter | Livingston | 11:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Ledbetter | Livingston | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Ledbetter | Livingston | 17:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ledbetter
- Reidland 6 km · 12
- Calvert City 9 km · 24
- Paducah 13 km · 21
- Smithland 13 km · 10
- Grand Rivers 24 km · 10
- Benton 26 km · 22
- Kevil 34 km · 10
- Mayfield 37 km · 30
Questions about hail in Ledbetter
How often does it hail in Ledbetter, Kentucky?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ledbetter since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #122 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ledbetter?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ledbetter?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 15, 2025 near 1.1 W Ledbetter. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ledbetter?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ledbetter 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 March 15, 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.