Hail history for Madisonville, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Madisonville since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Madisonville
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2023
- 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 · Jun 25, 2023
27 reports on 25 days since 1974 · #28 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Madisonville
- 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 Madisonville
The latest hail report in and around Madisonville is from June 25, 2023, 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 June 25, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Madisonville logged 21 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #28 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Madisonville accounts for 31% of the 86 reports filed in Hopkins 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 June 25, 2023 near Madisonville.
Reports were down 76% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2012, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Madisonville 1.1
- Hopkins County 3.1
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Madisonville 19
- Hopkins County 44
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Madisonville 0%
- Hopkins 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Dec 5, 2021 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Madisonville | Hopkins | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 ENE Richland | Hopkins | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Madisonville | Hopkins | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Madisonville | Hopkins | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Madisonville | Hopkins | 19:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 44%
- 1–2 in 15 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Madisonville | Hopkins | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SSE Madisonville | Hopkins | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Dec 5, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SSE Madisonville | Hopkins | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Madisonville | Hopkins | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.68 NNE Madisonville | Hopkins | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 ENE Richland | Hopkins | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Madisonville | Hopkins | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Madisonville | Hopkins | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Madisonville | Hopkins | 06:40 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Madisonville | Hopkins | 23:23 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 W Madisonville | Hopkins | 23:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Madisonville | Hopkins | 20:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Madisonville
- Providence 23 km · 11
- Dawson Springs 25 km · 19
- Dixon 25 km · 11
- Bremen 25 km · 10
- Sebree 29 km · 11
- Greenville 32 km · 22
- Crofton 32 km · 17
- Beech Grove 33 km · 10
Questions about hail in Madisonville
How often does it hail in Madisonville, Kentucky?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Madisonville since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #28 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Madisonville?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Madisonville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 25, 2023 near Madisonville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Madisonville?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Madisonville 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 June 25, 2023.
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.