Hail history for Louisa, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Louisa since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Louisa
- Last hail
- Jun 18, 2015
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 2, 2012
15 reports on 13 days since 1992 · #84 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Louisa
- 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 Louisa
The latest hail report in and around Louisa is from June 18, 2015, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Louisa logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #84 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Louisa accounts for 25% of the 61 reports filed in Lawrence 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 2, 2012 near 1.32 SW Louisa.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Louisa 0.5
- Lawrence County 2.3
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Louisa 8
- Lawrence County 29
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Louisa 0%
- Lawrence 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.32 SW Louisa | Lawrence | $325K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.18 W Louisa | Lawrence | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lawrence | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.59 SSW Louisa | Lawrence | $200K | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.64 SW Louisa | Lawrence | — | 14:21 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 10 67%
- 1–2 in 5 33%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.64 SW Louisa | Lawrence | — | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.59 SSW Louisa | Lawrence | $200K | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.32 SW Louisa | Lawrence | $325K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.44 SSW Louisa | Lawrence | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.41 SW Louisa | Lawrence | — | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.49 SSW Louisa | Lawrence | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 4 NNW Gallup | Lawrence | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.18 W Louisa | Lawrence | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.07 NNW Holt | Lawrence | — | 13:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.46 SSW Louisa | Lawrence | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Louisa | Lawrence | — | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Louisa | Lawrence | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Louisa
- Inez 28 km · 22
- Paintsville 36 km · 29
- Grayson 37 km · 20
- Ashland 39 km · 25
- Sandy Hook 44 km · 13
- Prestonsburg 50 km · 29
- Greenup 54 km · 13
- Salyersville 57 km · 29
Questions about hail in Louisa
How often does it hail in Louisa, Kentucky?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Louisa since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #84 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Louisa?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Louisa?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 2, 2012 near 1.32 SW Louisa. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Louisa?
The most recent report in this data is from June 18, 2015 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Louisa had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Louisa since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 18, 2015.
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.