Hail history for Marion, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marion
- Last hail
- Sep 27, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jan 12, 2023
12 reports on 11 days since 1981 · #123 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Marion
- 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 Marion
The latest hail report in and around Marion is from September 27, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on January 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marion logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #123 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marion accounts for 41% of the 29 reports filed in Crittenden 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 January 12, 2023 near Marion.
The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (58% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marion 0.3
- Crittenden County 0.7
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marion 6
- Crittenden County 13
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marion 0%
- Crittenden County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marion | Crittenden | — | 02:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marion | Crittenden | $250K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Crittenden | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Crittenden | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1981 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Crittenden | — | 21:00 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 4 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Marion | Crittenden | — | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marion | Crittenden | — | 02:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marion | Crittenden | $250K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Marion | Crittenden | — | 22:34 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 E Marion | Crittenden | — | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | Crittenden | — | 02:19 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Marion | Crittenden | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Marion | Crittenden | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Marion | Crittenden | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Crittenden | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Crittenden | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1981 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Crittenden | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marion
- Sturgis 25 km · 15
- Providence 30 km · 11
- Princeton 31 km · 20
- Smithland 36 km · 10
- Dawson Springs 39 km · 19
- Grand Rivers 39 km · 10
- Dixon 40 km · 11
- Calvert City 42 km · 24
Questions about hail in Marion
How often does it hail in Marion, Kentucky?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #123 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marion?
Most reports come in May, January, March. May alone accounts for 58% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marion?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on January 12, 2023 near Marion. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marion?
The most recent report in this data is from September 27, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marion had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was September 27, 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.